For the mum whose body did the hardest thing and then got put last
Swollen legs. Locked shoulders. Ten minutes that are yours.
The Exoh Glow Sculpt board is a warmed, vibrating Bian stone gua sha with red light built into the face of it. Glide it up your calves, thighs and shoulders for five to ten minutes while the baby sleeps. One hand. On the couch. No appointment, no sitter, no getting dressed.
- Eases Puffiness and Swelling
- Releases Tight Shoulders and Neck
- Supports Circulation and Lymphatic Flow
- Five to Ten Minutes, One Handed
Nobody warns you about this bit
Everyone asks about the baby. Nobody asks why your ankles still don’t fit your shoes.
Your body carried an extra 50 percent of blood volume, then took on fluids in labour, and now it has to move all of it back out. Meanwhile you are sitting still to feed, holding the same position for hours, sleeping in snatches. Fluid settles where gravity puts it: calves, ankles, hands, under the eyes.
It resolves on its own. It just takes longer than anyone tells you, and in the meantime your legs feel heavy, your shoulders are welded to your ears, and the last person on the list for ten minutes of care is you. The point of this board is that it makes those ten minutes possible with one hand, sitting down, at 11pm.
Three things happening in the one pass. The stone does the mechanical work, sweeping surface fluid along with the stroke. The warmth and vibration help the tissue let go. The red light is absorbed deeper, in the layer where research on photobiomodulation has measured changes in collagen density. Illustration is illustrative, not to scale.
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What the research actually found
Three studies. Circulation, skin, and one on new mothers specifically.
Here is the published evidence behind the three things this board does, with the journal and the number of people behind each result. Where the research is a pilot, we say so.
Researchers imaged blood flow before and after a single gua sha treatment. Circulation in the treated area rose roughly fourfold, and stayed measurably raised for the full 25 minutes they kept watching. Every subject reported less muscle ache, and there were no adverse reactions. This was a small pilot with no control group, on the back rather than the legs.
Nielsen A, et al. Pilot study, Explore, 2007;3(5):456–466.
Volunteers were treated twice a week for 30 sessions and compared against untreated controls. The treated groups showed significantly better skin complexion, lower measured roughness, and higher collagen density on ultrasound. It is the largest controlled trial of its kind, and it used panels rather than a handheld device.
Wunsch A, Matuschka K. RCT, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, 2014;32(2):93–100.
Women on day two after birth were randomly given either 40 minutes of massage or 40 minutes of rest. Leg swelling and fatigue were the two worst-rated symptoms going in. The massage group improved significantly more on both, plus stiff shoulders, arm fatigue and eye fatigue. Tension and anxiety scores dropped further too.
Yamasaki A, et al. RCT, European Journal of Midwifery, 2026;10.
These studies investigated gua sha, red light and hands-on massage as categories. No clinical trial has been run on this specific board. Individual results vary.
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How it compares
The bits of a spa treatment you can actually do at 11pm.
The problem with everything else on this list is not that it doesn’t work. It’s that it needs two free hands, a booking, or someone to watch the baby.
| Exoh Board | Plain jade gua sha | Dry body brush | Remedial massage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red light built in | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Warmth and vibration | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Works one handed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| No booking, no babysitter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Done in ten minutes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| One-off cost, use it for years | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Legs, hips, shoulders and arms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Five to ten minutes, three to five nights a week
Oil on. Board on. Glide upwards. That’s the whole thing.
- Oil first, so it glides. Any body oil, serum or moisturiser you already own. The board needs slip, otherwise it drags. This is the step people skip and then wonder why it feels scratchy.
- Pick your settings. Red light, warmth and vibration, on their own or all together. Start with everything on the lowest setting and work up. There is no prize for pressing harder.
- Always stroke towards your heart. Ankle up the calf. Knee up the thigh. Wrist up the arm. Five to ten slow passes per stretch, gentle pressure. That direction is the whole point, it follows the way fluid drains rather than fighting it.
- Five to ten minutes an area, then stop. Calves and shoulders on a bad day. Whole legs when you have longer. Three to five times a week beats one heroic session on a Sunday.
Two things to know before you start
Don’t use it on your breasts. If you are breastfeeding, current clinical guidance advises against vibrating and deep-massage devices on the breast, because they can worsen inflammation rather than help it. Keep this board below the collarbone and on the body. For engorgement, a blocked duct or anything that feels like mastitis, call your GP, midwife or a lactation consultant.
Some swelling needs a doctor, not a gua sha. Please get medical help straight away for sudden swelling in one leg, calf pain or warmth, chest pain or shortness of breath, or a bad headache and vision changes with swelling in your face and hands. These can be signs of a clot or of pre-eclampsia, and both are treatable when they’re caught early.
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Where it earns its keep
Four places on your body that have been carrying everything.
You don’t need a routine. You need to know where to put it when you have got seven minutes and one free hand.
Early reviews
This one is new. Here is everything people have said so far.
The board launched recently, so there aren’t hundreds of reviews yet and we’re not going to pretend otherwise. Here is what the first customers wrote, word for word. The 30-day refund is there precisely because you’re early.
“Wasn’t really what I expected. It’s heat to so soothing and the vibration is nice. I use it on my neck after a long day in front of the computer”
“I just recieved it. Looks like good quality, good vibration, gentle heat. I think I will really enjoy using this. Thank you”
“I just received it. Seems like good quality. can’t wait to try”
Reviews shown verbatim, including spelling. Read every review, including any that aren’t five stars, on the product page.
Honest expectations
What tends to happen, and when.
- First night Warmth, and ten minutes of quiet The warmth and the vibration feel good immediately. Legs often feel lighter straight after. That part is circulation, and it is temporary. The habit is what matters.
- Two to three weeks Shoes and rings fit differently Most women notice the puffiness settling before they notice anything in the mirror. Shoulders tend to loosen around the same point.
- Six to eight weeks Skin texture, if you’ve been consistent The skin research runs over roughly 30 sessions. Three to five nights a week gets you there in about two months. Patience is the whole strategy.
30 days is plenty of time to know if it’s for you
Everything you get
What’s in the box, and what it’s worth.
That’s $60 off the RRP, and less than one remedial massage, except you keep this one and it doesn’t need a booking.
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Give it a month. If nothing changes, we’ll refund you.
Take a photo of your ankles tonight, before you start, and put the box in the cupboard rather than the bin. Thirty days is long enough to know whether this is worth a spot in your evening or not.
If it isn’t, email hi@exohwellness.com within 30 days and we’ll refund you in full. You don’t need to argue your case. We do ask that the board comes back in its original packaging, so keep the box somewhere safe until you’ve decided. Every electrical component is covered for a year on top of that.
Before you ask
The questions new mums send us.
How soon after birth can I start?
For your legs, arms, neck and shoulders, most women are fine to start once they feel up to it. For your tummy, and especially over or near a caesarean scar or any tear repair, wait until you’ve had your postnatal check and your doctor or midwife has cleared you. Never work directly over a healing wound.
Is the swelling in my legs normal?
Some swelling in the first couple of weeks after birth is very common, and it settles on its own. What is not routine is sudden swelling in one leg, calf pain or warmth, chest pain, breathlessness, or a severe headache and vision changes. Those need medical attention the same day. This board is for the ordinary heavy, puffy, end-of-day kind, not as a substitute for getting checked.
I have about seven minutes. Is that enough?
Yes. Five to ten minutes on one area is the actual recommendation, not a shortened version of it. Pick the area that’s bothering you most and do that. Three to five short sessions a week does more than one long one.
Does it hurt, or leave marks?
It shouldn’t. Traditional gua sha is done with heavy pressure and intentionally raises redness. This is not that. Use light, consistent pressure with plenty of oil and it should feel like a warm massage. If you’re bruising, you’re pressing far too hard.
Can I use it while I’m holding the baby?
It’s designed to be used one handed, so plenty of people do use it on their own shoulder or thigh while feeding. Common sense applies: it’s a warm electrical device, so keep it away from the baby and don’t use it while you’re dozing off.
I’m pregnant, or I have varicose veins, a condition or an implant. Is it safe?
Ask your doctor first, and we’d rather lose the sale than guess. That goes for pregnancy, varicose veins, any history of blood clots, lymphoedema, active infection or skin conditions, photosensitivity, and any medication that increases light sensitivity. Don’t use it over broken skin, a rash, or a recent wound.
What if it doesn’t work for me?
Email hi@exohwellness.com within 30 days and we’ll refund you in full. You don’t need to argue your case. The one thing we do ask is that the board comes back in its original packaging, so hang on to the box while you’re trying it. This is our change-of-mind trial and it sits on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law, which apply regardless of whether you still have the box.
Safety, results and medical disclaimer
The Exoh™ Glow Sculpt Gua Sha Board is a consumer wellness device. It is not a medical treatment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition, including any complication of pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding. Statements on this page about gua sha, warmth, vibration and red light describe published research into those approaches as a category. No clinical trial has been conducted on this specific device, and the studies cited used different equipment, protocols and body areas. Individual results vary. Nothing here is medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, particularly if you are pregnant or postpartum, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or implant, a photosensitive condition, or take medication that increases light sensitivity.
One last thing
Everyone else in the house has been looked after today.
You are not going to book a massage. You are not going to get an hour. But ten minutes on the couch with your legs up, while the house is finally quiet, is a thing you can actually have.
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References
Nielsen A, Knoblauch NTM, Dobos GJ, Michalsen A, Kaptchuk TJ. The effect of Gua Sha treatment on the microcirculation of surface tissue: a pilot study in healthy subjects. Explore. 2007;3(5):456–466.
Wunsch A, Matuschka K. A controlled trial to determine the efficacy of red and near-infrared light treatment in patient satisfaction, reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, skin roughness, and intradermal collagen density increase. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 2014;32(2):93–100.
Yamasaki A, Sakamoto N, Edamitsu Y, Ishibashi M, Kimura F, Igarashi T. Effects of early postpartum massage on physical discomfort, mood, and emotional well-being: a randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Midwifery. 2026;10.
Mitchell KB, Johnson HM, Rodríguez JM, et al. Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #36: The Mastitis Spectrum, Revised 2022. Breastfeeding Medicine. 2022;17(5):360–376.
Exoh™ Glow Sculpt Gua Sha Board
🎯 Eases Puffiness & Swelling
📏 Releases Tight Shoulders & Neck
✨ Supports Circulation
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Product Details
Three tools in one hand.
The Exoh™ Glow Sculpt Gua Sha Board is a natural Bian stone board with red light, gentle warmth and vibration built into it. A traditional gua sha only does the mechanical work. This one adds the warmth that helps tissue soften and the light that works below the surface, in a single pass.
It runs clinically studied red light at 620nm–750nm, and you can use the light, the warmth and the vibration on their own or all together.
Made for the body rather than the face. Legs, arms, stomach, hips, neck and shoulders. Five to ten minutes an area, with your favourite oil, three to five times a week.
How To Use
- Prep your skin. Apply body oil, serum or moisturiser so the board glides instead of drags. This is the step people skip, and then wonder why it feels scratchy.
- Choose your settings. Red light, warmth and vibration, on their own or all at once. Start low and work up.
- Glide upwards, towards your heart. Ankle up the calf, knee up the thigh, wrist up the arm. Five to ten slow passes per stretch, using gentle pressure. There's no need to press hard.
- Five to ten minutes per area. Three to five times a week. Short and regular beats one long session on a Sunday.
Quick tips
- Always stroke towards the heart, never away from it.
- Never use it on dry skin.
- Gentle, consistent pressure. If you're bruising, you're pressing far too hard.
- Drink water afterwards to support your body's natural lymphatic function.
- Wipe the board clean after each use and let it dry before storing.
A suggested routine
- Morning: legs and under the eyes area of the face if you like, to wake up circulation and take the edge off overnight puffiness.
- Evening: neck, shoulders and calves, to unwind and release the tension of the day.
How Does It Work?
Four things happen in the one stroke:
- The stone. The mechanical stroke is the oldest part of this and still the most important. In a small laser Doppler study, a single gua sha treatment raised blood flow in the treated area roughly fourfold, and it stayed measurably raised for the 25 minutes researchers kept watching.
- Red light (620–750nm). Absorbed below the surface of the skin. In a randomised controlled trial of 136 volunteers treated twice a week, red light in this band improved skin complexion and measured roughness, with collagen density confirmed on ultrasound.
- Gentle warmth. Helps the tissue soften and relax, which is what makes the stroke comfortable rather than scratchy.
- Vibration. Adds a massage effect through the stroke, which is why it feels good on tight shoulders and heavy legs.
Together they support circulation and lymphatic flow, help ease muscle tension, and reduce the appearance of puffiness over time.
Non-invasive and drug-free. Consistency does more than intensity: five to ten minutes an area, three to five times a week.
Nielsen A, et al. Explore. 2007;3(5):456–466 (pilot study, 11 subjects, no control group). Wunsch A, Matuschka K. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 2014;32(2):93–100. These studies investigated gua sha and red light as categories. No clinical trial has been run on this specific board, and individual results vary.
Care & Safety
Wipe the board with a soft damp cloth after each use and dry it before storing. Don't submerge it in water and don't put it in the dishwasher. Don't use it while it's charging, and stop using it if the cable or casing is damaged.
Don't use it on:
- Broken skin, a rash, sunburn, an open wound or a healing scar
- Varicose veins, or any area with known blood clots
- Areas of active infection, inflammation or unexplained swelling
Speak to your doctor first if you are pregnant, recently postpartum, have a history of blood clots or lymphoedema, have a photosensitive condition, take medication that increases light sensitivity, or have a pacemaker or other implant.
Stop using it if you get pain, persistent redness or bruising. This is a consumer wellness device, not a medical treatment, and it isn't intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. Nothing here is medical advice.
Shipping Information
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30 Day Money Back Guarantee
We offer a 30-day risk-free trial. Not satisfied? Return your item within 30 days for a full refund on your products.
We do ask that the board comes back in its original packaging, so please keep the box while you're trying it.
Get in touch at hi@exohwellness.com so we can help you with the refund process.
Every product is also covered by a 1-year warranty on all electrical items, site-wide.
This 30-day change-of-mind trial is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, which apply whether or not you still have the original packaging.
