| Massage therapy is a quickly growing industry, and it | | | | chances of transference of germs from one client to |
| seems that everyone is signing up for massage school | | | | another is increased. This is why it is vital that the top |
| and buying their own massage therapy tables. They | | | | of the table should be easy to clean and disinfect |
| find the increasing popularity of the field as a reason to | | | | between patients. |
| enter it. Returning patients and referrals comprise the | | | | The patient will need to be able to breathe during the |
| bread and butter of a therapist's business, and as a | | | | session, but this can be difficult if he is lying on his |
| therapist, having the right massage table can make the | | | | stomach. An open face pad or pillow in the shape of a |
| difference between whether or not patients will return | | | | horseshoe at the top of the massage therapy table |
| or refer their friends and family. This will determine if | | | | will allow the patient to have his head supported, let |
| the therapist's practice will succeed or fail. | | | | him breathe easily, and maintain his neck posture while |
| There are many reasons people seek out massage | | | | he is lying on his stomach. This head cushion also |
| therapy. Some needs relief from sore muscles, and | | | | needs to be easy to clean and disinfect as the patient |
| others have tension in their body they want to have | | | | will have his face in it for the duration of the session. |
| released. All patients turn to a massage therapist for | | | | In selecting your message therapy table it is also note |
| relief and comfort. Patient comfort and relief are the | | | | worthy to consider the physical dimensions of your |
| primary goals for any massage session, no matter | | | | prospective clients/ patients. This coupled with a |
| how long. This is why the massage therapy table | | | | comfortable range of your own reach and your |
| should be designed for optimal patient accommodation. | | | | massage style will enable you to make a better |
| Most forms of massage on a table will last between | | | | decision when it comes to selecting massage therapy |
| thirty minutes to two hours. Patients will likely complain | | | | tables. A message table which is too narrow, may |
| if during that time, they feel that they have to keep | | | | prove to be uncomfortable for some of the large |
| moving to find a soothing position. Patient movement | | | | patients. On the other hand, a massage therapy table |
| of this sort will not help the therapist, either. A sudden | | | | which is too wide may force the masseuse to |
| patient jerk or movement could lead to pain or injury. | | | | physically overextend her/himself during the session. |
| To keep patients happy and returning, they should | | | | In addition to a comfortable massage table, it is also |
| have a well-padded massage table on which to lie | | | | important to create a relaxing atmosphere for the |
| during their session. The padding should be firm enough | | | | client/patient. A combination of soothing music, subtle |
| to support the patient while providing a comfortable | | | | and pleasant air freshener in conjunction with dimmed |
| cushion. Many patients remove their clothes and are | | | | lights will make it a satisfying experience for your client. |
| covered with simply a drape during table massage | | | | This in turn, will ensure repeat sessions and more |
| therapy sessions. With bare skin touching the table, the | | | | referrals. Happy massaging! |