Free Floating Attachment Placement Guide

You have the option to utilize the 18 inch loop as a cushion insert for the ottoman or as a free floating spot treatment tool. In addition, the double loop can be used to spot treat areas of elevated concern.


To spot treat, place free floating attachment(s) over specific area. The double loop will work best to target joints such as knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows, and wrist as well as head where as the 18 inch loop will work best for addressing regional concerns. This will work best for targeting upper legs, abdominal area, or chest area. 


The following are examples of attachment application to target ares of concern on the clients body. Other applications can and should be explored as needed by each individual client. 

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  • Head

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • Low

    Placement Examples: 

    • Joint at back of head, top of head, or front of head, held under jaw

    Cautions/Considerations:

    • May ping in sinus or teeth cavities, causing pain

  • Neck

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • Low

    Placement Examples: 

    • Joint at back of head, top of head, or front of head, held under jaw

  • Shoulders

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop
    • 18" Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • As Comfortable

    Placement Examples: 

    • Double loop clamped over shoulder joint
    • 18” loop across body (head and one shoulder through)

  • Arm/Wrists/Hands

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • High

    Placement Examples: 

    • Clamp on area of concern or hold in hand

  • Chest

    Attachment: 

    • 18" Loop
    • Large Mat

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • As Comfortable

    Placement Examples: 

    • 18” loop hanging from neck down front or layer across chest 
    • Mat laid under chest or in upper chair cushion

    Cautions/Considerations:

    • Too much time/intensity here can mobilize cholesterol or mucus, resulting in a couch

  • Upper Abdomen

    Attachment: 

    • 18" Loop
    • Large Mat

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • As Comfortable

    Placement Examples: 

    • 18” loop laid across upper abdomen
    • Large mat laid under upper abdomen or in upper chair cushion

    Cautions/Considerations:

    • Too much time/intensity here may increase bowel movements 

  • Lower Abdomen

    Attachment: 

    • 18" Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • As Comfortable

    Placement Examples: 

    • 18” loop laid across lower abdomen
    • Large mat laid under lower abdomen or in upper chair cushion 

  • Thighs

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop
    • 18" Loop
    • Small Map

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • High

    Placement Examples: 

    • Double loop clamped over area of concern.
    • 18” loop laid over length of the thigh.
    • Small mat laid under thighs or placed in lower chair cushion.

  • Knees

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • High

    Placement Examples: 

    • Clamped over knee, joint at front or sides of knee

  • Lower Leg

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop
    • 18" Loop
    • Small Map

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • High

    Placement Examples: 

    • Double loop clamped over area of concern 
    • 18” loop laid over length of shin 
    • Small mat laid under lower legs or placed in ottoman chair cushion 

  • Ankle/Feet

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • High

    Placement Examples: 

    • Double loop clamped over area of concern, joint at front or back of ankle, under heel, under or over arches of foot

  • Head

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • Low

    Placement Examples: 

    • Joint at back of head, top of head, or front of head, held under jaw

    Cautions/Considerations:

    • May ping in sinus or teeth cavities, causing pain

  • Neck

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • Low

    Placement Examples: 

    • Joint at back of head, top of head, or front of head, held under jaw

  • Shoulders

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop
    • 18" Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • As Comfortable

    Placement Examples: 

    • Double loop clamped over shoulder joint
    • 18” loop across body (head and one shoulder through)

  • Arm/Wrists/Hands

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • High

    Placement Examples: 

    • Clamp on area of concern or hold in hand

  • Chest

    Attachment: 

    • 18" Loop
    • Large Mat

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • As Comfortable

    Placement Examples: 

    • 18” loop hanging from neck down front or layer across chest 
    • Mat laid under chest or in upper chair cushion

    Cautions/Considerations:

    • Too much time/intensity here can mobilize cholesterol or mucus, resulting in a couch

  • Upper Abdomen

    Attachment: 

    • 18" Loop
    • Large Mat

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • As Comfortable

    Placement Examples: 

    • 18” loop laid across upper abdomen
    • Large mat laid under upper abdomen or in upper chair cushion

    Cautions/Considerations:

    • Too much time/intensity here may increase bowel movements 

  • Lower Abdomen

    Attachment: 

    • 18" Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • As Comfortable

    Placement Examples: 

    • 18” loop laid across lower abdomen
    • Large mat laid under lower abdomen or in upper chair cushion 

  • Thighs

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop
    • 18" Loop
    • Small Map

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • High

    Placement Examples: 

    • Double loop clamped over area of concern.
    • 18” loop laid over length of the thigh.
    • Small mat laid under thighs or placed in lower chair cushion.

  • Knees

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • High

    Placement Examples: 

    • Clamped over knee, joint at front or sides of knee

  • Lower Leg

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop
    • 18" Loop
    • Small Map

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • High

    Placement Examples: 

    • Double loop clamped over area of concern 
    • 18” loop laid over length of shin 
    • Small mat laid under lower legs or placed in ottoman chair cushion 

  • Ankle/Feet

    Attachment: 

    • Double Loop

    Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance) :

    • High

    Placement Examples: 

    • Double loop clamped over area of concern, joint at front or back of ankle, under heel, under or over arches of foot

HEAD

Attachment: 

  • Double Loop


Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance):

  • Low


Placement Examples: 

  • Joint at back of head, top of head, or front of head, held under jaw


Cautions/Considerations:

  • May ping in sinus or teeth cavities, causing pain

NECK

Attachment: 

  • Double Loop


Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance):

  • Low


Placement Examples: 

  • Joint at back of head, top of head, or front of head, held under jaw

SHOULDERS

Attachment: 

  • Double Loop
  • 18" Loop


Intensity (Guidelines but should be based off of client's tolerance):

  • As Comfortable


Placement Examples: 

  • Double loop clamped over shoulder joint
  • 18” loop across body (head and one shoulder through)