Years ago, Heather Karr got an unusual request from a creative client. As a licensed massage therapist, well-versed in modalities ranging from hospice therapeutic touch to deep tissue/sports massage, she was inspired by a client who found relief by rolling around on a golf ball. Heather soon found that, although a golf ball is perfectly shaped for smoothly and deeply massaging hard-to-reach muscles, it was damaging to the therapists hands. Her quest for a solution had begun.

Heather made the first prototype in her kitchen from a mound of Sculptey clay. Not only did her unique design protect her hands, it made the ball more controllable, and allowed the therapist to remain “in-touch” with the client. From baked clay, to the stunning jewel you see today, the SPAball Kaddy has undergone over three years of therapist and client-tested modifications.

SPAball Kaddy prototypes

Soon thereafter she needed some of that golf ball action on her OWN back. She developed the KaddyBACK, and not only did it substantially help the muscles in her back, but others wanted one too!

Recognizing the benefits of the ergonomic design, versatility, simplicity of use, marketing potential for business’, and cost-effective design, it was finally time to make the SPAball Kaddy available to the public. Hence, this company is based on a simple and tried philosophy: We all benefit from the health of others, and no one should suffer needlessly.

Years of testing have spawned a series of products offering a smooth and deep-penetrating massage, accessible to the professional therapist and home user alike. The unique cross-fiber and trigger-point techniques made the “Golf Ball Massage” one of Heather’s most popular modalities, and we are proud to offer our products and knowledge for your continued wellness.

Now go put your balls to work!

IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE:

Heather’s patent lawyer worked diligently with her to make sure the provisional and full patent of the SPAball Kaddy were filed on her sister’s birthday (Brenda Sunshine) in her honor. Her experiences with Brenda’s passing in 2002 lead her eventually to hospice work with pain management and stress relief for both the patient and the caregivers.

Heather has been working with Buena Vista Hospice Care and Assisted Home Hospice since 2008 as a volunteer massage therapist, and it’s her GOAL to see Our Community House of Hope fully operational and funded. Their mission is to operate a loving end-of-life care home for people in our community; to provide quality care and access to hospice services at no cost to our residents and their families; and to develop an educational center for end-of-life care issues. Serving Ventura County and Northwestern Los Angeles County. Phone: (805) 377-1907 / Email House of Hope: [email protected]