A crystal or metal tool designed to help break up restricted tissue is used on tough areas to help them better relax. It improves bloodflow in the area affected and breaks up restricted fascial tissue. Great for plantar fasciitis or chronically tight traps. 

Cupping is the ancient practice of using cups to create a suction effect in various areas of the body. This reduces stress and tension, and improves circulation in the superficial tissue by breaking up superficial fascia. A gliding motion may be employed. Silicone cups are used to perform this.

Does having something akin to a rolling pin to roll out your muscles appeal to you? Do you like broad, deeper pressure but feel like your therapist isn't quite hitting the spot with forearm work? While these aren't heated, bamboo sticks can still be used to apply deeper, broad, and effective pressure to big muscle group like quads, lats, hamstrings, and glutes.