The style of massage that you do will determine the type of table that best suits your needs. Do you do Shiatsu, Deep Tissue or Swedish? Do you have a variety of styles? Do you sit down while you work? Are you the sole user of the table, or will it be shared with others?
You table purchase should be looked at as a long-term investment, keep in mind the types of therapy you might be doing in the future. Buy right, and you will only need to buy once!
Remember to lok after yourself, physician! Take care of your body. Whether you are tall, short or in-between; the width, working height, height range, weight and edge-padding comfort are very important considerations. When you work, are you seated, standing or both? Will you be on the road making house calls and need a compact, lightweight table with carry case? Will your work-space be constricted in area? Would a non-standard table be a better choice?
It is important that both you and your client are comfortable. With your client in the prone position, how will you support their face? Is a face-hole just “good enough” or would it be worth having one of a range of headrest options for greater client comfort? We can incorporate the flexibility you need into your table.
Talk to your fellow therapists or get in touch with us. We are committed to assisting you in making the right choice and will share our information and experience to help you work through your purchase decision.
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