A 1920s frequency device, still in practice.
A piece of working wellness history.
Lana works with an original Master Violet Ray apparatus — a handheld device built in the 1920s, during the early decades of electrical wellness culture. It uses a Tesla coil to generate a high-frequency, low-current electrical charge through sealed glass applicators filled with argon or neon gas. When activated, it produces a distinctive soft violet glow and a gentle warmth where it contacts the skin.
These devices were widely used in the early twentieth century by barbers, beauticians, and wellness practitioners for skin vitality, scalp stimulation, and general relaxation. They fell out of mainstream use as modern medicine evolved, but a small number of well-preserved original units remain in working condition. Lana's device is one of them — carefully maintained and used with the same intention it was built for, over a century ago.
The violet glow is not merely aesthetic. It is the visible signature of the gas ionising inside the glass electrode — a quiet, beautiful side effect of the physics at work. Most clients find it deeply calming to watch.
A personal connection to the device.
Lana came to the Violet Ray through her broader interest in the history of bodywork and holistic wellness — traditions that predate the modern separation of medicine and self-care. She was drawn to the device not as a novelty, but as a genuine expression of an older approach to wellbeing: one that understood relaxation, sensory experience, and skin vitality as worthy ends in themselves.
Over the years, it has become one of the most distinctive and requested parts of her practice. Returning clients often ask for it by name. It occupies a unique space — part treatment, part ritual, part quiet encounter with a beautiful piece of early twentieth-century craftsmanship.
What a treatment is like.
A session with the Violet Ray typically lasts twenty to forty-five minutes, depending on the areas being addressed and whether the treatment is offered as a standalone experience or alongside a massage or other session.
You lie comfortably while Lana moves the glass electrode slowly over the skin — the face, scalp, neck, shoulders, or other areas as appropriate. You will feel a gentle warmth and a mild tingling sensation where the device makes contact. Some clients describe it as a soft buzzing; others compare it to the feeling of static on a winter's day, but warmer and more soothing.
The room is typically dimmed. The violet glow from the electrode casts a soft, meditative light. Many clients close their eyes and drift into a deeply relaxed state. It is not uncommon for the treatment to feel like a form of meditation — unhurried, sensory, and quietly restorative.
Please read before booking.
The Master Violet Ray device is not a medical instrument. It is not used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Historical claims made about violet ray devices in the early twentieth century — including claims about circulation, pain relief, and therapeutic benefit — are not supported by modern clinical evidence and are not repeated here.
This treatment is offered as a sensory experience for relaxation, skin stimulation, and scalp stimulation. It is a piece of working wellness history, maintained and used with care. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a pacemaker, are pregnant, or have a seizure disorder, please consult your doctor before booking.
Sessions and availability.
- Session length: 20–45 minutes (standalone or combined with massage)
- Location: In person only — Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
- Combines well with: Massage therapy, yoga, or as a standalone experience
- Pricing: Available on enquiry — please book a discovery call
- Note: This is an in-person experience and is not available online
The 1920s and the age of electrical wellness.
The early decades of the twentieth century saw an explosion of interest in electrical devices for personal health and beauty. Inspired by the pioneering work of Nikola Tesla — whose high-frequency oscillating currents made such devices possible — companies like the Master Electric Company produced handheld violet ray devices for home and professional use.
They were sold alongside promises of improved complexion, better circulation, and general vitality. Barber shops, beauty salons, and early wellness practitioners adopted them widely. The science of the era was enthusiastic, sometimes extravagant in its claims — but the devices themselves were real, well-engineered, and genuinely novel in what they offered: a way to bring a gentle electrical stimulus to the skin using beautifully crafted glass electrodes.
That era passed. Modern medicine moved in other directions. But the devices endure — and in the hands of a careful practitioner, they still offer something worth experiencing.
Important information
The Master Violet Ray device is not a medical instrument. It is not used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Historical claims made about such devices in the early twentieth century are not supported by modern clinical evidence. This treatment is offered as a sensory experience for relaxation, skin stimulation, and scalp stimulation only. It is not a substitute for medical care.
Begin with a conversation.
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