All About Massage Tables

Preparation before relaxation

Aside from skilled hands, the most important tool a masseuse needs is a comfortable and sturdy massage table.  The type of table you need depends on the form or forms of therapy you will be practicing. In all about massage tables, we halp you make the right selection.

Most contemporary traditional-style massage tables are portable ones, which can be used in the office or on house calls.  The tables fold in the middle and are equipped with handles for easy carrying.  When opened, they are flat, cushioned surfaces with an adjustable face rest.

Massage techniques

For shiatsu massage, a finger-pressure technique concentrating on unblocking the flow of life energy, restoring balance, and promoting self-healing, you'll need a simple table that provides a comfortable soft surface for the client and enough room for kneeling.

Reiki, a light touch therapy used to restore the body's internal harmony, and reflexology, a combination of acupuncture and massage on the hands and feet, tables have special end panels for easy access to clients while seated.

Cranio-sacral treatment, a technique which bolsters the body's ability to heal, requires a soft table with leg room at the head and foot of the table for seated work.

Other therapies require slight adjustments to the basic table set-up, so make sure you have all of the necessary equipment.

Another option is to have a massage chair.  For seated on-site massage work, massage chairs are ideal.  The chair needs to be strong enough to withstand the rigors of a high volume of clients, including different weights and body types. 

Therefore, look for a massage chair with a strong, stable and easily adjustable frame. This will allow you to make adjustments to the chair to accommodate clients of all sizes and your body mechanics while you massage.

Important extras include a pregnancy table, arm rest shelves, side arm rests, bolster arm rests, table extenders, and carrying case.

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