The Chaska Cube roller is one of the most intensive tools in our protocol. But intensive does not mean using force.
That is precisely one of the mistakes people make when they start using it: thinking that by pressing harder, they will get better results.
With the Cube, what matters most is percussion, movement, and consistency.
In this article, we will look at how to use it properly, whether you are a professional in a salon or using your Chaska roller at home.
What is the Cube roller for?
The Cube is particularly interesting for working on areas where cellulite is more pronounced and when you are looking for a more intense treatment.
Therefore, it is not necessarily necessary to use it in the same way on everyone.
A person presenting mainly with water retention or very little cellulite will not have the same needs as a person with more established cellulite.
Every body is different. That is why at Chaska, we prefer to speak of a protocol rather than a single tool.
How to use the Cube correctly?
First rule: no need to force.
Let the roller do the work and simply accompany its movement. More pressure does not mean more results.
The roller has two directions of rotation. Do not hesitate to use both to make back-and-forth movements on the area being worked on.
You can also move the Cube from left to right, just as you would with a manual roller.
Moreover, the slight play in the roller is intentional: it allows for this freedom of movement and facilitates lateral work.
The goal is therefore to play with changes in direction, back-and-forth motions, and percussion, rather than exerting strong pressure.
Let the tool work for you.
A little Chaska tip
Don't forget to use enough oil. The roller must be able to glide correctly over the skin.
Also, make sure to always work with tools that are clean before each use.
And remember to integrate a drainage phase into your protocol. You can do this manually or with the silicone Chaska roller, depending on the person's needs.
Professionals: the Cube is part of a protocol
If you work in a salon, don't just think "Cube".
It is the combination of different Chaska tools and manual techniques that allows you to build a complete protocol and adapt it to each client.
Personally, in my sessions, I work about 70% with the electric and 30% manually.
I particularly keep certain manual tools when I find them more suitable, such as the mushroom, the shaping board, or the Swedish cup.
The goal of Chaska Flow is therefore not to eliminate manual wood therapy.
It is to take the best of electric and manual to build a more complete method.
Create your Chaska Flow Protocol
Some professionals are now incorporating the rollers into dedicated 45-minute to 1-hour sessions, combining electric and manual.
The benefit for the practitioner is significant: the electric tool allows you to work with much less physical effort, while maintaining precise and consistent work.
You save your hands, wrists, and energy more. You can also organize shorter sessions and potentially open more slots in your day.
It is then up to you to build your offer.
You can position the Chaska Flow Protocol as a different and premium service, thanks to a method and tools that are still new to many clients.
Or choose a shorter and more accessible session to offer more of them.
In either case, remember one thing: less fatigue for the practitioner does not mean less value for the client.
You are actually investing in tools that allow you to optimize your work.
And above all⊠listen to your clients
Habits evolve, techniques too, but one thing does not change: you must remain attentive to your clients.
And you know what? đ
In my case, itâs not even me who proposes the Chaska Flow Protocol to them anymore.
My clients are the ones asking me for it.
They have discovered it, they appreciate it, and for many, they now prefer it to an entirely manual session.
That is probably one of the best indicators: when a client returns and asks for the Chaska Flow Protocol herself, itâs because she likes the experience.
Our profession is evolving. Tools are evolving. And our clients' expectations are evolving as well.
It is up to us to know how to adapt, while remaining attentive to them.
Don't have the Cube yet?
If you already own your Chaska roller, the Cube can complement your equipment to work more specifically on areas that require a more intense approach.
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The right tool. The right movement. The right consistency. No need to force.
