A portable treatment table is the basic equipment of a mobile massage therapist if the person is to be efficient and successful in his or her services. Note that when you choose a portable massage table, you must consider some factors of the equipment, and these are its functionality, ergonomics and comfort. Let us therefore give you some brief background of some pointers as you make an important decision in your purchase for this equipment.

Your client is the first thing to consider, and you should be able to answer if they are men, women or children, if they are tall, short, or heavy built, if they are athletes or not, if they are having pains, are most of them pregnant women, and others. Your answers to these questions will determine the kind of table you need for your clients. Be informed that for each type of client, there is a specific kind of massage tables and accessories that are designed. For example, heavy set clients would need a table that has a weight rating of around 500 lbs. Further, women who are pregnant and need breast support have accessories made for them, and athletes that are tall and large have wider and longer tables to make them comfortable.

Your next consideration is the kind of massage service do you give, like do you practice deep tissue massage, sport massage, or lighter technique, or hot stone massage, and others. Because of the pushing and pulling techniques involved in deep tissue massage, you would need a portable massage table that is sturdy and strong. Another example is if you practice massage services that focus on the body core and organs, it is advisable that you get a massage bed with reinforced enter area with thicker plywood and truss supports.

During the massage sessions, the strength and stability of your portable massage table are important so that your clients are safe and comfortable no matter his or her type and the kind of massage you perform. For clients that are heavy set, it is advisable that you get a bariatric rated table since it has a reinforcement that minimizes movement and swaying of the table.

You next consideration is yourself, because by taking care of yourself, you will have a lasting and fulfilling therapist career, and by having the right kind of massage table, you do not have to strain yourself while giving service to your clients.

In order to accommodate different kinds of clients, a portable massage table with accessories like head rests, arm rests and table extenders would be good.

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