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Choosing Massage Therapy Tables – Tips To Purchase The Best

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Besides professional skills in massaging, a massage therapy table is also required for massaging business. There are many factors that will determine which massage therapy tables are suitable for the massaging business and, therefore, massage therapists have to be careful in selecting the right equipment for their business.

The first factor that massage therapists have to take into account is whether they need a movable or a stationary massage therapy table. This depends on their type of business and the space that they have. For example, if you want to give massaging service not only in your office, but to your clients’ homes, a portable table is a must for you. A portable massage therapy table also has a number of benefits compared to a statonary one. Some of them are :

- They are cheaper in terms of cost
- You can bring the table easily to your clients’ places to satisfy them
- When you want to re-arrange your things, it will be easier to move the table
- You can use it for dual-practice (both in-office and mobile services)

On the other side of the coin, a stationary table is also a good choice for those who want to specialize in in-office service only. It also provides more stability and is stronger than the portable one. Generally, stationary massage therapy tables are more expensive than portable ones.

Guidelines in Buying Massage Therapy Tables

Apart from the movable or non-movable type, there are other factors which you have to pay close attention to before purchasing massage therapy tables. The factors are :

- Weight and stability
- Durability
- Density or firmness of coverings
- Surface durability
- Vulnerability to chemical mixture such as lotions or oils
- Availibility of extra add-ons
- Ease to be cleaned

Besides that, there are also individual factors such as the affordability and the type of business that you will run. You can also purchase a simple one and then, in the future, you can further embellish it with new add-ons or upgrade the table. The objective of this is to boost the comfort and also give the clients a whole new experience while they are massaged.

There are also various accessories that you can buy to equip your massaging tables. They are :

- Adjustable rests for head, feet and arms
- Bolsters
- Face holes
- Cushions
- Headsets
- Pregnancy accomodations
- Carrying case
- Warmers

Warranties is also an important factor to consider. You would not want to spend a lot of money on a table and then you had to spend another large sum of money because it is broken, right?

It is imperative to consider these accessories and different types of massage therapy table before purchasing one. It ensures that you have made the right choice by choosing the right table so that you will not regret buying it in the future. With the right massage therapy table, your business will keep improving and the clients will all be satisfied.

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Massage Therapy Tables – Tips For Professionals

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Massage therapy is a quickly growing industry, and it seems that everyone is signing up for massage school and buying their own massage therapy tables. They find the increasing popularity of the field as a reason to enter it. Returning patients and referrals comprise the bread and butter of a therapist’s business, and as a therapist, having the right massage table can make the difference between whether or not patients will return or refer their friends and family. This will determine if the therapist’s practice will succeed or fail.

There are many reasons people seek out massage therapy. Some needs relief from sore muscles, and others have tension in their body they want to have released. All patients turn to a massage therapist for relief and comfort. Patient comfort and relief are the primary goals for any massage session, no matter how long. This is why the massage therapy table should be designed for optimal patient accommodation. Most forms of massage on a table will last between thirty minutes to two hours. Patients will likely complain if during that time, they feel that they have to keep moving to find a soothing position. Patient movement of this sort will not help the therapist, either. A sudden patient jerk or movement could lead to pain or injury.

To keep patients happy and returning, they should have a well-padded massage table on which to lie during their session. The padding should be firm enough to support the patient while providing a comfortable cushion. Many patients remove their clothes and are covered with simply a drape during table massage therapy sessions. With bare skin touching the table, the chances of transference of germs from one client to another is increased. This is why it is vital that the top of the table should be easy to clean and disinfect between patients.

The patient will need to be able to breathe during the session, but this can be difficult if he is lying on his stomach. An open face pad or pillow in the shape of a horseshoe at the top of the massage therapy table will allow the patient to have his head supported, let him breathe easily, and maintain his neck posture while he is lying on his stomach. This head cushion also needs to be easy to clean and disinfect as the patient will have his face in it for the duration of the session.

In selecting your message therapy table it is also note worthy to consider the physical dimensions of your prospective clients/ patients. This coupled with a comfortable range of your own reach and your massage style will enable you to make a better decision when it comes to selecting massage therapy tables. A message table which is too narrow, may prove to be uncomfortable for some of the large patients. On the other hand, a massage therapy table which is too wide may force the masseuse to physically overextend her/himself during the session.

In addition to a comfortable massage table, it is also important to create a relaxing atmosphere for the client/patient. A combination of soothing music, subtle and pleasant air freshener in conjunction with dimmed lights will make it a satisfying experience for your client. This in turn, will ensure repeat sessions and more referrals. Happy massaging!

Massage techs, please help. What is the best brand of massage tables?