Massage therapists have very specific needs regarding their clients' products and services. Beginner massage therapists often start with lightweight and portable massage tables, so they can practice without spending too much on more stationary and permanent equipment. The decision to go with lightweight massage tables is often influenced by your budget, as the table will be of the portable variety rather than stationary in most cases.
There is no doubt that a portable massage table is going to be much more affordable than a stationary type of table. If you are a therapist who would like to provide services on-site only, and with a more established business and a deeper pocket from which to draw, you may find a stationary table to be the ideal choice. In contrast, a lightweight, portable table may be ideal for someone just getting started or not looking to set up a permanent business.
Listed below are the important ways to choose the perfect lightweight massage table for your massage therapy business
Durability
According to most therapists, providing a safe and secure platform is of the utmost importance. In addition, it is important to ensure that your clients can easily get on and off from massage tables. The table should also be high quality and durable to withstand the wear and tear of working in the massage therapy business.
Comfortable experience
A key factor to a good experience is comfort. It is impossible to imagine anyone wanting to receive a massage on a bed of nails. Therefore, be sure that the massage tables you use have enough cushion to make your client as comfortable and relaxed as possible during their treatment. You may have given the best massage all your life, but if the table you use is uncomfortable, it's difficult for the client to relax.
Sanitary
Your priority should be to ensure that your lightweight massage tables are easily sanitized and cleaned to last a long time. In addition, make sure you are looking for table materials that are easy to clean without causing any damage to your investment over the long run. Ideally, you should be able to get this done quickly to avoid wasting precious time that you could be spending on your clients instead.
Feature and option
Many features and options are available for lightweight massage tables, from padding to foam thickness to upholstery to colour to adjustability. It would help if you thought about which features are important to you as a massage therapist to provide the best possible treatment for your clients. It is also important to consider the table from the client's perspective and what options may provide them with the best experience.
Weight
You need to be aware of the difference between the weight of the table and that of the support. There is no doubt that this is very important to remember when transporting your table from one place to another. A lighter table will be easier to transport, and you can carry it with less strain on your back. It is the weight of the support which determines how much weight can be supported by the massage table. Despite their lighter and smaller size, lightweight massage tables can carry up to 600 pounds. The table's quality is determined by how it is designed and constructed.
