Buying a Portable Massage Table
Portable massage tables are the most popular kind of table for massage therapists. This is because they are lighter, take up less storage space, can be brought to clients’ homes, and are cheaper than other types of tables. In use, they function just like stationary massage tables.
Popular brands include Earthlite, Custom Craftworks, and Oakworks massage tables. I own an Earthlite massage table and am very happy with it. It is durable, comfortable, and of good quality. In terms of weight, it could be a bit lighter, but with the weight comes comfort (more and/or denser padding). It’s a trade off and massage therapists who bring their tables to and from clients’ homes will have to decide how much weight they are willing to lug around.
Don’t just go for the cheapest table you can find, either; I found out the hard way that you get what you pay for. I bought a table from Costco which I had to return because it was heavy, not to mention shoddy in comparison to the table I have now. This, plus it wasn’t even that much cheaper. Read more…
Categories: Massage Tags: Custom Craftworks, Earthlite, massage therapists, Oakworks massage tables, Portable Massage Table, stationary massage tables
Choosing a Massage Table
Whether you would like to become a licensed massage therapist or give and receive massages at home, you are going to want to get hold of a massage table. You will most likely want to get a portable massage table unless you have a dedicated space for massage and can sacrifice the space.
As a licensed massage therapist who has received many massages in different settings, I have found that the face cradle is the most important component in making for a comfortable massage table. A poorly fitting/designed face cradle makes it hard to relax as your neck and most likely your jaw too will be tense from compensating for the lack of support. You’ll do okay with the face cradles that come with a reputable maker of massage tables, but I can attest to the comfort of my face cradle made by Earthlite. This face cradle consists of a memory foam cushion on top of rubber supports that move independently, adjusting itself to the contours of your face. The result is a supremely comfortable fit and more relaxation on the part of the person receiving the massage. Read more…
Categories: Massage Tags: contours of face, Earthlite, face cradle, Massage Table, massage therapist, memory foam cushion
