As a massage therapist, it is important to me that products help me with de-stressing my clients. Before I work on their muscles I always place this mat on their back for about 20-30 minutes to loosen things up and remove resistance. After that, it is so easy for me to dig my fingers in and really work on hard to reach areas. My clients feel more relaxed because of the heat. They also mention feeling better more frequently after sessions. I feel that this product has helped me elevate my skills and that has made a big difference in what I do to spread better health to people in need.