I’ve been a Pilates Teacher and studio owner for over 33 years, so this review is geared more towards my colleagues. If you, like me, didn’t feel you needed one more prop or device to deal with feet, calves and balance, I call upon you to at least try the minis on your own body. They are tremendous and have helped my Achilles tendinitis more than manual deep tissue work, the roller and yoga poses (like downward dog). If I were living on a deserted island, I would take my minis. That’s how useful they are. My clients concur and everyone who buys a pair of minis, actually ends up using them. They are a great invention!

P.S. — my son is an avid trail runner and used to have problems with his Achilles. He now uses the minis faithfully, ( he keeps a pair @ home and @ work) and as a result has much less painful feedback and has more joyful running.

— Karen

I had problems with arthritis in Ankle Joint due to fall breaking my Ankle 25 years ago along with a cracked Patella. I began using the MINIS™ the thing I loved the most was you noticed changes in your body immediately, after all I am all about instant gratification. I also noticed an amazing thing that happened was that I had gone out for a night on the town with friends and had done a considerable amount of dancing. I loved to dance but every other time I would pay the price and not be able to move the next day.

I am happy say after now incorporating the MINIS™ in my routine. I did not have pain the next day after the last time we went danxing and I totally attribute this to the amazing MINIS™. Being on my feet teaching long hours these MINIS™ are a gem to have around they don’t take up any space, they are easy to travel with there are endless ways to use them.

My private clients and classes love when I incorporate the MINIS™ they also request them to stretch and refresh! Several have purchased for home use.

— Patti Kreiner Hollywood Florida

I saw the Parasetter Minis on Ashley’s Instagram pic - those look amazing! I’ve been using mine on my dancers and some of them are addicted! I have one dancer with diabetes and celiac disease, and she hasn’t been sick once since March - which is when we started using the Parasetter! She used it and then fall asleep right afterwards for the rest of the day, and the more we use it the better it’s gotten - now she just “gets in a good mood” from it. And her insulin is leveling out, too.

— Jen

For the past year, I haven’t been able to do a correct pain-free relevé on my left foot. The wear and tear from ballet was made worse by doing the same steps over and over again on Broadway in An American in Paris. After working with the MINIS™ I am finding the proper balance and flexibility within my foot so that I am now able to do a proper relevé. I am so grateful for this small, lightweight invention, now in my dance bag and with me everywhere I go.

— Robert Fairchild, Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet

Leonardo da Vinci described the human foot as a “masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.” Of the 206 bones in our bodies, twenty-five percent are in our feet, which we rely on for movement, support and balance. The MINIS™ enable us to experience the tiny micro-movements that center and align us. This awareness stabilizes our joints so we develop stronger and healthier bodies.

— Marika Molnar PT Lac, Physical Therapist New York City Ballet and Founder, WestSide Dance Physical Therapy

I have recently been introduced to the MINIS™. I believe that this device offers a great and non-complicated way to restore and increase proprioception. I can’t wait to work with it more often to uncover the other benefits it will have for my patients.

— Dr. Louis Galli, DPM New York, NY

I’ve discovered the MINIS™ and so should all dancers! After hours of teaching and late night tango, it’s pleasurable to stretch with MINIS™ and realign the feet–our essential tool as dancers–and quite satisfying to feel the ankles strengthening. I’d always planned on dancing tango for life… and now I know that I shall.

— Dante Polichetti, Professional Tango Dancer & Instructor

I’ve been a Pilates Teacher and studio owner for over 33 years, so this review is geared more towards my colleagues. If you, like me, didn’t feel you needed one more prop or device to deal with feet, calves and balance, I call upon you to at least try the minis on your own body. They are tremendous and have helped my Achilles tendinitis more than manual deep tissue work, the roller and yoga poses (like downward dog). If I were living on a deserted island, I would take my minis. That’s how useful they are. My clients concur and everyone who buys a pair of minis, actually ends up using them. They are a great invention!

P.S. — my son is an avid trail runner and used to have problems with his Achilles. He now uses the minis faithfully, ( he keeps a pair @ home and @ work) and as a result has much less painful feedback and has more joyful running.

— Karen

I am a huge fan of the larger Parasetter® device, and I have serious foot issues - tendon repair surgery on my right foot years ago, and then a crushed big toe on the left that took nearly 7 months to heal, and the bone is still misshapen.

Because my gait is off, I also get heel pain and plantar fasciitis.

Most foot massagers and such hurt me. Plus, they really don’t address all the issues.

These Mini’s do!

They are soft enough to not hurt my feet, but still solid enough to support and give me some resistance.

My feet feel better, and my balance is better. Simple, light, and very effective!

— Lynda Lippin

Such a small item that does such a big impact. Definitely helps stretch your foot and help it relax. I have been suffering from pain and it’s been helping me. I’ve been using it daily after taking a shower when I come home from work.

— Erika Johanna Fajardo

I broke an ankle in 9 places with 3 dislocations and had four hours of surgery 5 years ago. It was a severe break with a difficult recovery. Mini’s were recommended to me by two foot and ankle experts. They have been extremely helpful because the break and the surgery also caused damage and numbness to the bottom of my foot. I still use them daily to maintain the flexibility and strength of my foot and ankle. They are absolutely wonderful assists. I highly recommend them.

— Balynt

I had problems with arthritis in my Ankle due to fall breaking my Ankle 25 years ago my feet ache feet. I began using the Pilates MINIS™ for foot work the thing I loved the most was I noticed changes in my body immediately. Being on my feet teaching long hours these MINIS™ are a gem to have around don’t take up any space, easy to travel with and have endless ways to use them. My clients love that they can get the MINIS™ on Amazon.

— trebclef