Portable Massage Tables: How To Choose The Right One
As a good massage therapist, you rely on a good massage table. So your selection of a massage therapy table will depend on the needs of your clientele as well as what is important to you. If you see your clients in their homes or if you provided services that are on-site, you will probably select one of the available portable massage tables for your convenience and versatility. In addition, you will need to consider what accessories you will want for your table so that you can provide a variety of services, and be able to convert your table for the given service. At this moment, the decision you make as to which of the portable massage tables you select may seem overwhelming, and it is an important decision since your want to be a successful massage therapist.
Generally speaking, you select a portable massage table so that you can provide house calls or on-site treatment. So you will want to choose a massage table that is lightweight and compact for easy transporting and easy set up. If you are performing combined therapies, you may want a hydraulic or electrically adjustable table so that you can change from one therapy to another for added convenience for both you and the client. With this in mind, you will want to consider such things as strength, stability, density of the foam, durability of the vinyl, versatility, affordability, and warranty. In addition, you will want to consider accessories that also come with the table. As you can imagine, the choices are endless.
The strength, versatility, and durability of the massage table will need to be factored into your decision as to which portable table to purchase. For sports massage, you will want to consider a strong top, lightweight foam, and durable vinyl as a necessity. If you are performing Cranio-sacral treatments, you will want firm but comfortable table, with leg room at the head and at the foot of the table for the seated work. For Reiki and reflexology, there are tables that come with special end panels. These panels provide easy access for clients while seated. You may want to consider a convertible table that folds flat to provide a firmly padded work surface while kneeling for shiatsu massage. If you are giving a spa treatment, you may want to consider a multi-adjustable table or a wet treatment table.
Now that you have considered all of the options in portable massage therapy tables, the last piece of your decision-making process is the affordability and the warranty of the table you are considering. You may wish to consider the 30” Master Stafford Therma Top Portable Massage Tables, that is available through Costco.com for $269.99. The consumer rating on this table is 4.5 stars out of 5. This table provides all of the features and versatility that combines the therapeutic and relaxing benefits. In addition, it has a built-in adjustable heating system that warms the entire surface of the table. A six-way adjustable face pillow that cradles your client’s face, and also provides a generous layer of heat sensitive and pressure-point relieving memory foam. When used with the adjustable padded arm shelf, the table may be customized for maximum comfort. With all of these features, this table comes with a lifetime warranty. A warranty is an important part of your decision since you will want your table to last a long time and provide the comfort and ease that it promised as when you first made the investment.
Another table you want to consider that is priced in the same range as the Master Stafford Therma is the Master Massage Coronado Portable Massage Tables available on Amazon.com for $279.99. This massage table has a two-year warranty, which falls short of the warranty available with the Master Stafford Therma through Costco. However, the Coronado comes with an adjustable face cradle, and adjustable arm pad shelf. However, in terms of quality, consumer reviews did not give it high marks as for its performance and value. One opinion of this table is that it is “two steps up from a student table." While several consumers were tempted by the deluxe features that are offered, their preference would have been to have had another table of better craftsmanship. When selecting portable massage tables, you want the best selection and value for your investment.
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