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Are you looking at setting up a spa or a massage business? If you are, the single most important investment that you will have to make is on your massage tables. A massage table works like the centerpiece in any spa or massage salon. It has to be comfortable enough so much so that it lulls customers to sleep. It also has to be stable and sturdy enough to withstand the pressure as the therapist works on the customer. Finally, it has to be durable enough to allow you to make productive use of it way after you have recovered your return on this investment.
If you are out shopping for a good massage table, what are the things that you should look for? First, you have to make sure that the massage table is ergonomically designed to fit the contours of the body. The massage table should feel like it is wrapping or cradling the body, and no hard or sharp spots that will potentially poke the customer’s body. Another more important consideration is the specifications of the massage table. Look for a table that has the right height for your height, and the right width for the space that you have. In terms of the width, make sure it is wide enough to ensure the comfort of your customers, but not too wide as to prevent you from reaching the other side of the customer. The standard sizes of massage tables are 29 to 30 inches in width, and the height between 24 to 34 inches.
Massage tables also vary according to durability. It is important that you know how much pressure you will subject your massage table to. And you should consider this amount of pressure when evaluating your top massage table choices, whether they are Oakworks, Stonglite or Earthlite brands.
Will your business be based in a salon or are you going to be traveling much to provide massage services? If you are planning on doing the latter, it may be a wise decision to go for a portable massage table that you can fold and stow into the compartment. However, you should not sacrifice sturdiness for portability. There are, of course, brands and models that offer portable massage tables that are durable and hardy.
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Speaking of durability, there are special considerations that you have to take note of if your practice involves shiatsu or some other deep tissue techniques. There are massage tables that are designed and manufactured specifically to withstand the more intensive massage techniques such as these. But even if your practice involves only soft tissue massage techniques, one thing you should keep in mind is your average number of clients that you service each day. Having many clients who will use the massage table everyday will require you to get the most durable type available.
Top-of-the line massage tables are not exactly cheap. But if you consider the years of productivity and usefulness that you will enjoy from them, it should be easy to see that the investment will take little time to pay off.
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