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Ketro for Massage Therapists

Professional-Grade Topicals That Work as Hard as Your Hands

★★★★★ 4.9/5 · Originally Formulated for the Boston Red Sox

Premium magnesium cream and prescription-strength topical NSAID, for your clients between sessions, and for your own hands after a full day of bodywork.

Originally formulated for the Boston Red Sox. Now available at professional pricing for massage practices.

Hands on neck during massage therapy session
Key Takeaways
  • CALM Magnesium Cream applies to your own hands, wrists, and forearms between clients, protecting the tools of your trade
  • Extend client relief between sessions with topical magnesium they can apply at home to the areas you worked on
  • RX Pain Gel (prescription ketorolac) available for clients dealing with persistent pain beyond typical post-massage soreness
  • Professional Access wholesale pricing for massage practices, stock for retail with premium packaging that fits your space
The Problem

Your Hands Do the Work. Your Clients Forget the Aftercare.

You spend an hour releasing tension, breaking up adhesions, and restoring mobility. Your client walks out feeling loose and relieved. Two days later, they are back to the same patterns, sitting, tensing, guarding, with nothing to bridge the gap until their next appointment.

Most clients have no real aftercare plan. They reach for menthol rubs that mask pain with sensation but do nothing for the underlying tension. And the topicals they find at the drugstore look and feel cheap, nothing that matches the quality of what you just gave them on the table.

Meanwhile, your own hands, wrists, and forearms absorb six to eight hours of deep pressure every day. Repetitive strain is the reason most massage therapists cut back on hours or leave the profession early.

Close-up of nape and neck area, massage therapy
"I was skeptical about adding a retail product, but CALM sells itself. I use it during deep tissue sessions and clients ask about it before they are even off the table. It is my best-selling add-on." -- Sarah, LMT, Portland
Two Angles. One Brand.

Why Massage Therapists Choose Ketro

For your clients between sessions, and for your own hands after a full day of bodywork.

Localized Action

Topical application delivers active ingredients directly to the tissue that needs attention. Clients apply it exactly where they feel tension, the same areas you just worked on.

Targeted delivery
Extends Your Session

A take-home topical gives clients a physical action to perform between visits. It bridges the gap from passive receiving on the table to active self-care at home.

Better continuity
Reduced Systemic Exposure

Topical NSAIDs bypass first-pass metabolism. For clients managing chronic pain, this means targeted relief without adding to their oral medication load.

Fewer systemic concerns
Protects Your Tools

Your hands, wrists, and forearms are your livelihood. Topical magnesium applied after sessions supports muscle recovery in the areas under the most repetitive strain.

Protects your career
How It Works

Topical vs. Oral: Why Delivery Method Matters

Topical Delivery

Applied directly where it is needed. Minimal systemic exposure. Matches the precision of your hands.

  • Targets inflammation at the source
  • 5-17x lower bloodstream absorption
  • GI side effects equal to placebo
  • No kidney or cardiovascular burden
  • Intuitive, apply where it hurts
Oral Systemic

Pill enters bloodstream and distributes everywhere. Only a fraction reaches the site of pain.

  • Treats entire body for one area's problem
  • Full systemic drug exposure
  • GI bleeding risk increases with duration
  • Kidney function declines over years
  • Cardiovascular risk with long-term use
The Products

Two Products. Evidence-Based.

Ketro RX Pain Gel tube
Prescription Topical NSAID
RX Pain Gel

Ketorolac delivered transdermally. Applied directly to the site of pain. For clients with moderate to severe localized pain, or for your own repetitive strain when it goes beyond everyday soreness.

  • Prescription-strength ketorolac (topical NSAID)
  • Compounded per order by US pharmacy
  • Online consultation included
  • Reduced systemic exposure vs. oral
Professional Access
Ketro CALM Magnesium Cream pump bottle
Premium Topical Magnesium
CALM Magnesium Cream

Skincare-formulated magnesium chloride for daily muscle tension and recovery. Works during sessions as a massage medium and after sessions as take-home care. The only premium magnesium cream on the market.

  • Premium transdermal magnesium delivery
  • Fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula
  • Wholesale pricing for practices
  • Strong retail margins
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Integration Guide

How to Integrate Ketro Into Your Practice

1
During Sessions

Use CALM as a massage medium for targeted areas. It absorbs clean, works well with deep tissue technique, and gives clients an immediate experience of the product. When they feel it on the table, they want it at home.

2
At Checkout

Recommend CALM for between-session self-care. "Apply this to your upper traps before bed" is specific, actionable, and extends your work. Clients follow through because they already felt the product during their session.

3
For Chronic Pain Clients

When clients report persistent pain that is not resolving between sessions, recommend RX Pain Gel. Prescription-strength topical NSAID applied at home, targeted relief without oral medication.

4
For Your Own Recovery

Apply CALM to your hands, wrists, and forearms after your last client. Topical magnesium at the site of repetitive strain. Your hands are your career, treat them like it.

"After twelve years of bodywork, my wrists were starting to limit my schedule. I started using CALM on my forearms and hands every night. It is part of my routine now, I am not cutting hours anymore." -- David, Licensed Massage Therapist, San Diego
"The clients who buy CALM come back in better shape for their next session. Less guarding, less tension to work through. It makes my job easier and their results better. That is the whole pitch." -- Mia, LMT, Nashville
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. CALM absorbs cleanly and works well with deep tissue, Swedish, and myofascial techniques. It is not a traditional oil or lotion, it is a magnesium cream that absorbs into the skin. Many therapists use it on targeted problem areas rather than as a full-body medium.
CALM delivers topical magnesium directly to the muscles under strain. Many massage therapists use it on their hands, wrists, and forearms after sessions. It is not a replacement for proper body mechanics and self-care, but it is a meaningful addition to your recovery routine.
Ketorolac, a potent NSAID used in hospital settings. Applied topically, it delivers localized anti-inflammatory action without systemic GI exposure. Compounded in a US pharmacy for each prescription.
Yes. CALM Magnesium Cream can be stocked for direct retail through our Professional Access program at wholesale pricing. RX Pain Gel requires a prescription pathway, clients would be directed to complete a consultation through our Rx platform.
No. CALM is formulated to absorb quickly with no greasy residue. It will not compromise your grip or interfere with subsequent techniques. Many therapists apply it to specific areas at the start of focused work.
Voltaren uses diclofenac (OTC strength). Ketro RX uses ketorolac (prescription strength), a more potent NSAID. Both are topical NSAIDs, but Ketro RX is compounded at prescription strength for patients who need more than what is available over the counter. See our detailed comparison.
Professional pricing depends on volume and practice type. Apply through our Pro Access page and our team will provide a custom quote within 24 hours.
Yes. Professional Access members receive product guides and client-facing materials explaining topical vs. oral delivery. We also have published guides on topical vs. oral magnesium you can share directly.

Professional Access for Massage Therapists

Wholesale pricing for licensed massage therapists. Stock CALM for retail and personal use. Recommend RX for clients who need prescription-strength relief. Our team responds within 24 hours.

Ketro RX Pain Gel requires a prescription. A licensed provider reviews every request. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. Contact proaccess@ketroskin.com for professional inquiries.
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