Tangle Therapy gives smokers a repetitive tactile experience, along with an infinite number of possible shapes to help them fight the smoking urge. It helps the brain and mind function in unison to distract the individual from the urge for the intake of nicotine and allows thoughts of wellness and good health to arise.

As the following testimonials attest, Tangle is helping people around the world.

Stress Relief

I work with children with Autism, and as I am sure you know from other testimonials, it is difficult at times to motivate them to learn. While working with one child who had a particularly difficult time finding any reinforcement in anything, I tried some pieces of a Tangle toy that I got at a McDonalds. The child was hooked. I thought, “Finally something that this child likes!” However, what I found next was even more impressive. As I looked back on the data that I had, I noticed that there was a steady increase in skill acquisition starting the same week I started using the Tangles. I began using some with other children who had various issues (not as a treatment but as a reward). Many of them immediately took to them and I noticed a dramatic improvement in the children’s behavior over time. They were calmer and better able to deal with stressors that usually sent them “over the edge”. I have since been looking everywhere I could to get more Tangles of various sizes, colors, textures and shapes. I soon found that the older and more advanced kids also loved them and were highly motivated by them. It held their attention and therefore helped them with their concentration, spatial relations and problem solving skills. I cannot praise this toy enough. It is simple, effective, safe and affordable. The Tangle is a great invention and I thank you for making so many different types for all ages. - Unknown, Vermont

As an educator of pre-service teachers of special education, we have enjoyed endless activities using the huge variety of Tangle Toys. I use Tangle Toys during demonstrations and hands-on experiences within my classroom, as well as working directly with individuals with disabilities. The sensory-stimulation we gain from using these amazingly textured, brightly-colored Toys is remarkable! Thank you Tangle Toys for engineering an absolutely amazing and welcome manipulative to the world of 'education'. - Deitra K., Illinois

My former mother-in-law is in the hospital recovering from surgery. I brought her the Therapy Tangle to help her weakened hands. It was a huge hit. She loved it, as did all her nurses who wanted to know where they could buy more. Everyone who saw hers picked it up and played and commented on how "cool" it was. (Of course you are used to this reaction . . .) It is always hard to think of a "cheer-up" gift to bring to an elderly or physically-challenged loved one. The Therapy Tangle is just the thing! Fun, healthful- and quite the conversation piece, besides! - Mary Beth, New York

I got one of the Tangle Toys via a stop smoking link. It really is working for me in more ways than one. Not only does it take my mind of lighting that cigarette, it also provides fun for the whole family in making shapes and getting others to guess what they are. I am holding tight onto this as my three grandchildren have already tried to take it home. I do not mind sharing it but I am keeping it as it is through this I am staying off smoking. - Patricia, Scotland

My son was diagnosed with a mood disorder and ADHD. Tangle Toys have been a such a relaxer for him. They help him focus and have fun at the same time. We have even introduced the Tangle to his therapist who has introduced them to kids with autism. He says that this toy has an amazing soothing quality. This toy and company are truly amazing, and deserve credit for helping kids find peace. - Anonymous, IL

The first Tangle I ever saw was in a free box at a garage sale. A small unassuming but colorful little interesting item. I picked it up and felt something wonderful. It reminded me of when I was a child and had pop beads. They were beads that you could take apart and put back together and spend hours and hours making different color combinations and wear them. I immediately took the Tangle home, washed it, and gave it to my 28 year old son who has a progressive degenerative neurological disease. He is in a wheelchair, non-verbal, and has limited movement with his hands. He grabbed the Tangle between his fingers and proceeded to manipulate it for hours at a time. It is his only toy. Thanks so much for creating this wonderful item. - Linda, Tualatin, OR

I'm Brazilian. I'm 53 years old, a medical doctor and a psychoanalyst. I always had the wish to quit smoking cigarettes. My obstacle was to wonder about the abstinence. Well one day a client coming back from NY brought me a gift. A chrome Tangle. Little by little I was tangling myself with my toy and I quit. No more cigarettes but always Tangle. I take my Tangle everywhere and people ask me what is for. My answer is the same because it is what I feel: it is for maintaining myself to be healthier and above all, HAPPY. When people I know are going to NY, I say: Go and get a Tangle. Thank you very much. - Cid, Brazil

I JUST WANTED TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR "THERAPY TANGLE." I RECENTLY HAD AN APPOINTMENT FOR ROOT CANAL. AS ANYONE WHO HAS GONE THROUGH THIS PROCEEDURE KNOWS THIS IS A NERVE RACKING EXPERIENCE! AS I WAS LEAVING MY APARTMENT I SAW THE "THERAPY TANGLE" ON MY DESK & DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO MY DENTAL APPOINTMENT. AS I WAS SITTING IN THE DENTIST CHAIR I PLACED A TANGLE JR. ON THE DENTAL TRAY & TOLD THE DENTIST THIS WOULD BRING ME GOOD ENERGY FOR THE PROCEEDURE! I ALSO SHOWED HIM THE "THERAPY TANGLE" & TOLD HIM IT WAS A STRESS RELIEVER & IT WOULD HELP ME GET THROUGH THE HOUR LONG ROOT CANAL. I HELD ONTO THE "THERAPY TANGLE" FOR THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE & TO MY SURPRISE I HAD NO ANXIETY & ACTUALLY FELL ASLEEP IN THE DENTAL CHAIR!! THANK YOU FOR INVENTING A PRODUCT THAT REALLY DOES REDUCE STRESS & ANXIETY SITUATIONS. YOU HAVE A VERY CREATIVE COMPANY. - NUCLEAR CHZ, Unknown

I absolutely love the Tangle! Prior to using it, my hands and arms would start to ache after typing for extended periods of time. Thanks to the Tangle, no more pain. - Vicki K.

Our Occupational Health Nurse believes the Tangle will be perfect as a tool to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and has developed a sheet of exercises utilizing the Tangle to be distributed to each of our employees. - Chris Thurman, Unites States Postal Service, Billings Montana

As an occupational therapy tool, Tangle can be used in a broad array of applications by our clients. Tangle helps develop fine motor dexterity and coordination in fingers and hands. It enhances visual motor processing, which helps Tangle users see the effects muscle movements have on objects. Tangle provides pleasing visual and tactile stimulation. It also serves as a wonderful outlet for frustration and anxiety and helps clients focus their attention. - Cathy Adams and Greg Bonogofsky, Occupational Ther, El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, California

Just wanted to send a quick thanks for a fun toy! I give them to friends who are trying to quit smoking and need a fidget toy, I share them with shrieking kids on the bus...they're popular with everybody. I can't wait to get a key chain tangle! - Laura M.

I am 24 years old and have smoked cigarettes since I was 14. I've tried to quit before but with no success. I loved to smoke in the car, and while waiting for friends or when talking on the phone. I quit 16 days ago, and it went well at first with NO cheating, but then I felt my cravings intensify. I was thinking about smoking all the time. A friend suggested getting small toys to carry around with me so we went to the toy store Saturday (5 days ago). I found your mini Tangles on the shelf and bought 3 of them (one for my purse, one for the car, one for my desk at work). I started playing with one of them and went to meet friends at dinner. Wouldnt you know it? I put it down so I could eat my meal, a friend picked it up, and I never got it back! Guess it's not just me who cant put it down. I havent cheated on my smoking since I met your product. It's too hard to Tangle AND smoke at the same time while driving! Now the problem is... how do I keep my friends from stealing my Tangles from me? Also is it strange that now I feel a need to buy a few extra ones in case one of the old smoking buddies forgets that I quit and asks if they can bum a smoke? Thank you for making life easier! - Amy

I'm just emailing to thank you for the generous donation of mini-tangle toys. They will be put to good use at the first annual meeting of the New Jersey QuitNet Club. The toys are great tools for keeping your hands and minds busy and will be just the ticket for all former smoker attendees to keep them from both lighting up and or gambling their souls and fortunes away.... In all seriousness, the mini tangle I have is a very effective tool for smoking cessation for me personal. It might be worth investigating further tangle's potential use as a stop-smoking tool. - Kim

I just wanted to thank you for making a great product. I recently started a new job and went through a rigorous two week training session. Since much of the time was spent listening to my supervisors' instructions, my mind tended to wander. One of my coworkers let me borrow her Tangle Toy one day and I found that while playing with the toy in my hands, I was able to fully concentrate on the information that was being presented. I now feel confident at work that I will be very successful at my job! Thank you Tangle Toys!!!! - Keturah

I am currently working in a Nicotine Dependence Program helping people quit smoking. I have used stress balls and etc...in my groups...but recently ordered a Fiddle Diddle Box through Trainers Warehouse out of Natick,MA which had the fiddle key chain. My clients have loved them! They are easy to manipulate with one hand and believe it or not have helped in the recovery process from those who are quitting smoking. Some of the behaviors of handling the cigarettes are some of the toughest obstacles to overcome and manipulating the fiddle product has seriously helped. They like the small version which can be manipulated with one hand. I am surprised at how taken everyone is with them! ... My clients love them! - Mary Lynn

I love your vision and your art! Who could ask for more in a toy? I wish that I had known about Tangles when I was a child bored out of my mind with school work that was too easy. As a teacher now, I plan on introducing every class I have to Tangles to help them focus, work on behavior problems and most importantly, expand they're minds. Excellent job touching the lives of so many. You may have just discovered the link between the physical and metaphysical, I think. Thanks! - Sarahmarie

I'd like to take this opportunity to send you kudos for the creativity and fun of Tangle (R)! As a therapeutic recreation specialist, I use Tangle to provide therapeutic manipulation activities for children, adults and seniors within a hospital-based behavioral health program. - Pamela, Franklin Square Hospital Center of Baltimore, MD

I have to say that your Tangle Toy is the reason I made it through quitting smoking. It was the perfect hand toy to keep my hands entertained. Thank you for such a great toy. Any plans for maybe joining up with American Cancer Society to help with the Great American Smoke Out or something like that? - Tricia

Just wanted to let you know that I picked up a Tangle Jr. on a whim because I was using a hair band as a distraction during my therapy appointments. Although the hair band worked okay, the Tangle is great. It gives me something to do with my hands while I talk about very painful issues from my childhood. I leave it at my therapist's office so I don't lose it between appointments. I love my Tangle and find it very soothing. Thanks for making a toy that is fun, helpful, and theraputic! - Catherine

I am a big fan of Tangles! I first discovered a Tangle on Mackinac Island and have kept it on my desk ever since. In fact, I am a behavior consultant for our intermediate school district and now have a collection of Tangles to share everywhere I go. When I provide training for teachers and other school staff, I am always sure to have Tangles on the table as "fidgets" and frequently end up giving them away since no one wants to give them back and I can't help but want to share the fun! I keep a supply of Tangle Jr.'s handy wherever I go and love to give them to students, staff, and parents. Our occupational therapists are especially happy with my passion for Tangles because they are a great way to meet the sensory needs of many students without creating classroom disruptions. Thank you for creating such a fun, therapeutic toy to share! If I continue to be so generous with Tangles, I think I may need to beg for our administration to find a place for them in our budget! - Lacy

I've just ordered your toy on recommendation from a friend suffering from breast cancer. She swears it gets her through the ordeal of chemotherapy, and I'm hoping it will do the same for me. What a great, simple idea! - Judy

Hi! I just wanted to say that I love your Tangle Toys. They have really helped me cope with my stress and to relax, because I have been going through a really rough time with my biological father, and your Tangle toys have made it a lot easier on me. Thank you! - Katelyn

I work at a university on a military base. I have a Tangle in my left hand most of the time. I can even type with Tangle on my hand as a bracelet. I have one I keep at the office and one I keep at home. I find twisting Tangle around keeps me a lot calmer and a much nicer person. Stress is a word used in many aspects of my life. Work, home, children and this makes me a much happier person. I have a high level of energy and I am always on the move. By playing with Tangle I can sit and still feel like I am doing something. Thank you for making these toys and I do hope you continue to make them in the future. - Julianne

My husband and I just bought several of your Tangle products. I am a supervisor for an ambulance dispatch center and took the Tangles to work with me. The dispatchers love them. Talk about stress relief. We have a high stress job and this is a great release. We especially love the smiley face ones. I may be ordering more soon. Thanks for making a really cool product. - Tiffany

If you have an experience you'd like to share - send it to info@tangletoys.com - and you might just receive a Tangled surprise!