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How To Choose Massage Therapy Tables

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 stationary 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
• Availability 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 accommodations
• 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.