My Therabody SmartGoggles Review: Why Your Eyes (and Soul) Will Thank You!

My Therabody SmartGoggles Review: Why Your Eyes (and Soul) Will Thank You

My nail tech’s name is My, and he’s not just a nail tech—he’s basically a healer. He also happens to be a massage therapist, and while I’ve never actually booked a full-body massage with him, I feel like I’ve had one every time I sit in his chair. Every mani/pedi takes hours because he works out every single knot in every finger, every toe, every joint. He even taught me how to do it myself once and shared this article he’d posted on Facebook about the benefits (see below for the deets and images). Anyway, one day, mid-mani enlightenment, he casually said, “You need an eye massage.” That’s when I knew I was tired.

I asked him how to safely and effectively work out the tension around my eyes, and he shrugged, saying, “I don’t know. Just grab some oil and give it a try.” On the way home, fueled by tech tiredness, I stopped by Target (this was last October) and made what turned out to be a genius impulse buy—the Therabody SmartGoggles… I know, more tech lol. Outrageous, these times we live in.  It was easily my best purchase of 2024, tho (and re-purchase– just like I buy multiple pairs of my favorite jeans, and tanks, I also bought a backup pair of goggles, in case these break)!

I loved them so much I bought three more as gifts for my loved ones! The original model is my favorite because it’s snugger and gives maximum heat vibes (no pain, no gain, right?), but I got my dad the new model, which has a slightly airier fit—and he adores it too!

Now, allow me to rave.

What Makes the Therabody SmartGoggles Brilliant?

The Therabody SmartGoggles are much more than some cute gadget you wear on your face. They take relaxation to another level, combining cutting-edge tech with genuinely therapeutic benefits. If you’re constantly glued to a screen or tossing and turning at night, these might just turn your life around.

1. SmartSense Technology™

Therabody equipped these goggles with SmartSense Technology™, which uses a biometric sensor to customize your experience. It monitors your heart rate and adjusts the vibration patterns to help you relax. Think of it like having a personal masseuse who knows exactly what your body needs, every single time.

**(but I often manually adjust and turn it to high heat, low pulse, everytime haha)

2. Heat and Vibration Magic

These goggles combine warm, gentle heat with soothing vibrations to melt away screen-induced eye strain and headaches. If you’ve been staring at your laptop or phone for hours, this is like hitting the reset button on your face.

For someone like me who loves that direct, impactful warmth, the original model’s snug fit does the job perfectly. My dad prefers a slightly looser fit (he says it feels more breathable), which makes the new version better for him. Either way, the effect is chef’s kiss.  The mode where it feels like you have fingers pressing firmly into your temples or knuckles directly under your eyes sockes… *face melt emoji*. There’s nothing like it. Except for a human doing it for you, but this is the solution!

3. Multiple Relaxation Modes

This isn’t just a one-size-fits-all device. It offers three distinct treatment modes, customizable via the Therabody app:

• SmartRelax lowers your heart rate and stress levels.
• Focus tackles midday fatigue (hello, afternoon slump).
• Sleep preps your mind and body for a deeper, more restful slumber.

And here’s the cherry on top—the app includes TheraMind sound therapy, featuring things like soft rain sounds or guided meditations to pair with your session. It’s like creating your own spa day, right in your living room. I haven’t used this feature since like the first time, but maybe I’ll revisit! The app not only plays music but it measures your heart rate both before and after your session and you can see how your mood shifts, too!

4. Portable and Practical

These goggles are light (just under a pound) and foldable, making them super easy to carry around. Whether you’re on a long flight, a chaotic work trip, or just at your desk, it’s effortless to whip them out and take a moment to reset. Plus, with up to 120 minutes of battery life, you don’t have to worry about charging them constantly. I haven’t taken a flight without them since (people always ask me what I’m watching and I’m like, ‘my eyelids, sir’)!  Every time I feel a headache mid-travel, I put them on, and without Tylenol, it abates! They have become as essential as my Activated Charcoal- don’t leave home without them (or my Rosary, either)!

Real-Life Results

The first time I tried these, I felt like years of tension drained from my skull in about 10 minutes. My stress-induced headaches? Gone. That tight feeling around my eyes from hours of screen time? Bye.  Also, I feel like the heat does something good to my collagen–my eye area always looks much improved even after a 10-minute session.

I usually go for two rounds, tho!  I use them before sleep and OMG. I never have any issues falling asleep, in fact, I’m out within 2 minutes of hitting the pillow but there’s something about these goggles.

Let’s just say I wake up with them on (they went off hours before haha- they only stay on for like 10 or 15 minutes) and I’m rested and ready to go live with you!

Is It Worth It?

At $149 for the original and 199 for the newer model, the Therabody SmartGoggles are an investment, but here’s the thing—it’s one that pays off. Whether you’re a stressed-out professional, a caffeine-fueled student, or just someone who wants to feel a little more human, this device delivers. Every time. Science backs it up too, with 82% of users noting reduced stress and 71% reporting lower anxiety in clinical tests. The sleep improvements? A literal dream.

If you’re tired of being tired—or you know someone who is—these goggles might be the gift that keeps on giving. For me, they’ve done nothing short of transforming how I unwind and take care of myself. Your eyes (and your brain) deserve a bit of love, and the Therabody SmartGoggles are here to deliver it in style.

I’m about to put them on now!

My Le’s 4D Knot Removal Guide-

“Most common problem areas are the jaw, neck, shoulders, elbows, hands, feet, knees, shins, forearms, stomach, hips, finger tips/ toes.

Circulation/ effleurage, hot towels/ stones, ointment, massage gun, cracking joints/ knuckles, stretching, 4D-ing (focus, love, breathe and repeat(close your eyes if you start thinking) are all techniques you may use.

Yoga ball, cushions/ pillows, magnesium/ epsom salt, cbd oil are some products worth investing in.

Throw some wet towels in a plastic bag and microwave for 1-2 mins, wrap around your sore bodyparts for tension relief.

Rub your legs and arms together like a grasshopper.

Consider getting a massage, pedicure/ manicure, massage chair.

I guess I don’t mind helping you guys unknot yourselves. It’s not like we aren’t already connected anyways….

So let’s start with your hands. Let’s cut and file your nails down first and buff them so they aren’t sharp.

You may warm them up with hot water or a hot towel(throw a wet towel in a bag and microwave for one-two minutes and wrap your hands, careful it gets hot quick).

You may unknot your finger nails by circulating or swiping directly on top or your nails with some lubricant. You feel all of those knots? Keep doing that until you don’t feel anymore knots that need to be worked out.

Now let’s work our way to your fingers. You may circulate or swipe the acute side or your finger/knuckles with some lubricant. Remove as much knots as you can while you are 4D ing.

Let’s move on to your palms, while laying down or sitting upright use your opposite knee or shins and circulate your palms until you 4D all of those knots out. You may also use your knuckle out the knots in your palms.

Now for your wrists, use your palms and circulate the ball of your wrist.

You may grab inner forearm with your opposite thumb and circulate or stroke until your knots are removed.

Use your palms to circulate your elbow by hand or place your hand on your lap and elbow out the knots by rotating your elbow into your palm.

You may rub your forearms together like a grasshopper.

You can use your finger tips to massage your shoulders/ collar bone/ neck with some ointment. Remember to 4D the whole time you are doing this so you don’t hurt yourself.

Let’s do the same for your toe nails and thumb out the knots on your toes/ sides of your feet and ankles.

You may rub your shins and calves together like a grasshopper to remove majority of those deep knots.

You should emphasize your knees in particular. Either laying down or sitting I need you to use your palms and hands and rub or circulate your knees until you don’t feel anymore knots.

You can pretty much massage your whole mid section/ upper body/ head while taking a hot shower. Don’t forget to massage your jaw, eyebrows, cheeks, inner ears.

Remember to 4D, you have to master syncing metacognition with your emotions so you don’t hurt yourself. I like to do all of this after a hot shower to loosen up as much knots as possible. I sometimes use capsaicin and shower again right afterwards. Of course there’s other good stuff you can use like cbd oil.

Remember to take it easy after a massage so you don’t waste your time.

I went ahead and circled the common spots you can 4D

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylcholine

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acromion”

Have you tried the Therabody SmartGoggles?! Would you try them? Do you do self-massage?

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Final Takeaway

The Therabody SmartGoggles are more than just an eye massager—they’re a wellness tool designed to help you relax, recharge, and sleep better. Whether you’re battling constant screen fatigue, stress, or insomnia, these goggles offer a high-tech solution backed by science and expert design.

Still have questions? Explore your options and see if the Therabody SmartGoggles are the solution you’ve been looking for!