| As a massage therapist, you likely wonder which | | | | to help the muscles relax. Also, you will have easier |
| equipment is the best for your business. Perhaps you | | | | access to the major muscle groups with a table. |
| have seen massage chairs and treatment tables and | | | | Some massage chairs, particularly portable ones, do |
| wondered if there was a benefit of one product over | | | | not hold up well under the repeated strain that comes |
| the other. Both massage chairs and treatment tables | | | | from multiple clients. Keep in mind that you may have |
| have benefits, so you will need to evaluate your | | | | some clients that are overweight, and your massage |
| business's needs when choosing between these | | | | apparatus needs to be able to withstand this weight. |
| products. | | | | Massage tables, particularly permanent ones, tend to |
| Main Differences Between the Two | | | | be sturdier and can handle the stress of repeated |
| There are several main differences between | | | | usages much better than chairs. |
| massage tables and massage chairs. First, massage | | | | Massage tables are made out of one main surface. |
| chairs can be portable, whereas massage tables are | | | | This makes them easier to disinfect between clients. |
| stationary for the most part. Portable tables do exist, | | | | There are fewer crevices and folds in a massage |
| but are not as common as portable chairs. Massage | | | | table than in a massage chair. |
| tables require patients to lie down in order to receive a | | | | Special Types of Massage Chairs |
| massage. Massage chairs allow patients to receive | | | | If you decide that massage chairs are the best fit for |
| massage therapy from a seated position. Finally, when | | | | your business, or if you decide to use both chairs and |
| you give a massage with a massage chair, you will not | | | | tables for your business, you should know that there |
| have to bend over quite as far as you will with a table. | | | | are a variety of massage chairs on the market. |
| Benefits of Massage Chairs | | | | Portable massage chairs are made out of aluminum |
| Massage chairs have many benefits over massage | | | | so they are strong while at the same time lightweight. |
| tables. They are far more portable than tables. | | | | They can be adjusted when you set them up to |
| Whether you are visiting a local fair or taking your | | | | accommodate patients of different shapes and sizes. |
| business into corporate offices or malls, you can do | | | | You can also choose a desktop massage chair. If you |
| this so much easier with a massage chair. | | | | visit offices to deliver your services, this can help. |
| Also, massage chairs allow you to give a massage to | | | | These chairs sit on the top of your client's desk or any |
| someone while they are fully clothed. Some patients | | | | other flat surface in the office. You can deliver your |
| are uncomfortable removing their clothing for a | | | | massage without taking too much time out of the |
| massage, even though you handle the massage as a | | | | client's day. |
| trained professional. With a massage chair, this is no | | | | Finally, you can choose on-site massage chairs. These |
| longer an issue. | | | | are more durable than portable chairs. They also can |
| You will not have to bend over as far when you use a | | | | be adjusted for different sized clients. If you wish to |
| massage chair. This can make it easier on your back | | | | give seated massages at your clinic, this is the type of |
| to give the massage. Sometimes bending over the | | | | chair to use. |
| massage table creates strain on your back, and this is | | | | Whether you use a chair or a table, you are providing |
| limited somewhat with a massage chair. | | | | important services to your clients as a massage |
| Benefits of Massage Tables | | | | therapist. Take the time to evaluate the differences |
| Massage tables also have many benefits as well. | | | | between massage chairs and tables. Then you will be |
| Because clients usually remove their clothing to receive | | | | able to decide which is best for your business. |
| a massage on the table, you can use therapeutic oils | | | | |