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What tables are best for Ashiatsu massage?
The main concerns with Ashiatsu are that a table is very strong, stable and sufficiently wide. Check the working weight in the technical details of a given table’s information to verify that it is high enough to satisfy your needs. In the case of Ashiatsu, we recommend a table that can support the full combined weight of you and a client, even though the bars take much of your weight during a treatment. Many of our clients who are Ashiatsu practitioners choose a stationary table for the clinic because they can support a very large amount of weight and also because therapists who use bars to support themselves in an Ashiatsu treatment are typically not mobile therapists. That said, many our portable tables are strong enough for the method as well. For Ashiatsu practitioners who do not use bars, we recommend tables with a feature called the Shiatsu cable release (AKA a push-lock table). This feature allows you to place the table top directly on the ground. The firmness one looks for in a table is very subjective but many Ashiatsu therapists prefer a firm table with two inches or less of foam. These firm tables provide the greater resistance and support which is useful for techniques which use great amounts of pressure.
What tables are best for Ayurvedic therapy?
Massage therapist who use Ayurvedic methods typically focus on the use of oils. All of our tables are water and oil proof. A main concern with this type of therapy is the cleanliness of the table. To ensure the cleanliness of your table we recommend using oil-proof covers (available in the accessories section of our website) and vinyl and leather cleaning fluid (available in the oil section of our website).
What tables are best for using Cranial Sacral techniques?
Our tables provide enough leg room to perform these techniques. We also sell table extensions in the accessory section of our table to elongate the working surface. The headrest of all of our tables can be removed to give you access needed to perform cranial techniques.
What tables are best for Osteopathic therapy?
It is somewhat difficult to make specific recommendations for therapists who use Osteopathic methods because the approach encompasses such a wide variety of techniques, many of which overlap with other types of massage. Many of our clients who practice Osteopathic therapy choose a table with two inches or less of padding which provides firmness and resistance. Many osteopathic therapists choose a stationary table with an adjustable back for its versatility, similarity to a traditional physicians table, and because it provides a sturdy surface which a patient can alternate between sitting on the edge of and lying on, depending on the technique being used.
What tables are best for Reiki?
Most of our tables are not designed specifically for Reiki but they provide enough legroom to work well with Reiki techniques. Several of the tables come equipped with Reiki panels for added leg room at either end of the table so you can perform necessary techniques on the crown, third eye, and root chakras. We also sell Reiki panels in the accessory section of our website.
What tables are best for Shiatsu and Thai Massage? The two main features our clients who practice Shiatsu look for are table strength and firmness. Our tables are all very strong and can support the added pressure of Shiatsu Massage. Check the working weight in the technical details of a table to verify the working weight is high enough to satisfy your needs. In the case of Ashiatsu, we recommend a table that can support the full weight of you and a client, even if the bars take much of your weight. Many of our clients who are Ashiatsu practitioners choose a stationary table for the clinic but our portable table are strong enough as well. We also offer tables designed to make Shiatsu easier. The feature called the Shiatsu cable release (AKA a push-lock table) is ideal. This feature allows you to place the table top directly on the ground when you need to exert great amounts of pressure on the patient. The firmness one looks for in a table is very subjective but many Shiatsu and Thai-style therapists prefer a firm table with two inches or less of foam. These firm tables provide the greater resistance and support which is useful for techniques which use great amounts of pressure.
What tables are best for acupuncture?
For acupuncture, we recommend massage tables that are very comfortable. A wider, 30” table with three inches of foam is preferred. It is important that your client is very at ease during these techniques. Many times, the client will want to remain lying in the table after a treatment is done while their body clarifies or detoxifies. Thus, a comfortable table is essential. Sometimes, a client may lie on their back and may or may not want to use the headrest at these times. So a long massage table is also advisable.
What tables are best for Acupressure massage?
Acupressure massage typically uses pressure focused in very specific points. Therefore, a massage table with three inches of foam is acceptable because you will not often need the added firmness of two inches foam like you do with many deep tissue methods. For many techniques, the patient is required to sit. A sturdy stationary massage table can provide an ideal bench for them to sit on. A table with the quick release / shiatsu cable release / push-lock feature may also be appropriate because you can set the table directly on the ground and let the client sit on it with crossed legs, giving them comfort and you total access to the points you need for treatment. Alternatively, have a separate place for your client to sit during these techniques.
What types of tables are good for beauty work as well as massage?
Beauticians generally favor massage tables with adjustable backrests. This feature lets the client either lie down for a massage or recline for waxing and other beauty treatments.
What tables are best for using Cranial Sacral techniques?
Our massage tables provide enough leg room to perform these techniques. We also sell table extensions in the accessory section of our table to elongate the working surface as necessary. The headrests of all of our massage tables can be removed to give you access needed to perform cranial techniques.
What tables are best for deep tissue massage?
For deep tissue massage, you will generally want a massage table with two-inch thick foam instead of three inches. The added firmness of these tables will help you obtain the deep penetration you are looking for. However, you can also get the same result with three-inch thick foam massage tables, but you may have to work harder because the extra foam equates to more pressure needed.
What tables are best for Myofascial Release Massage?
For Myofascial Release, therapist may use deep, penetrating motions with their knuckles, forearm, elbow, etc when they do direct techniques. If these methods represent a large part of your routine, a massage table with two-inch foam may be favorable because it will be firmer and will not work against you during such movements. For softer, indirect Myofascial Release techniques, you do not need to worry about having a firmer table.
What tables are best for Osteopathic therapy?
It is somewhat difficult to make specific recommendations for therapists who use Osteopathic methods because the approach encompasses such a wide variety of techniques, many of which overlap with other types of massage. Many of our clients who practice Osteopathic therapy choose a massage table with two inches or less of padding which provides better firmness and resistance. Osteopathic therapists also tend to prefer wide tables. Many osteopathic therapists choose a stationary massage table with an adjustable back for its versatility, similarity to a traditional physicians table because it provides a sturdy surface which a patient can alternate between sitting on the edge of and lying on, depending on the technique being used.
What tables are best for sports massage?
Sports massage encompasses a wide variety of techniques. With sports massage, there are a few factors to consider when buying a massage table. First, you will want a firmer table which means two inches of small cell foam. Sports massage often involves deep tissue penetration and percussive or tapotement techniques. Thus, a massage table with very thick foam can make these techniques more difficult to perform. Second, with sports massage you are, of course, working with athletes. Keep their size in mind and get a wider massage table although this will be more or less important depending on the sport your athletes practice). Additional table widening may be a smart purchase if you expect to have some very large clients. Some sports massage therapists, however, find a massage table with an adjustable backrest beneficial because they use this feature to help a client elevate their legs before, during, or after a massage. Bolsters are also useful for this purpose. Also, consider getting a few massage tools for times when your hands feel to worn out to get really deep.
What tables are best for Stone massage?
Different therapists use different techniques with hot stones, and these will influence what massage table is right for you. If you practice hot stone massage, you may want to consider a table with a heated top. These heated table tops do not need to be activated for every massage but together with the hot stones they can help you leave your client feeling extremely relaxed and tranquil. Especially in the winter time, the mild heat they provide is a feature your client will appreciate. When it comes to using the massage stone as a tool, therapists are very different in their techniques. If you like to use a large stone to get very deep, a firmer table with two inches of small cell foam may be a good idea because, like with any deep tissue massage, it will be easier to penetrate. For many stone therapists, however, comfort is of the utmost importance and three inches foam is ideal. Even for deep tissue work, the added pressure and focus that comes with using a stone can make a table with three inches suitable.
What tables are best for Swedish or Classic massage?
Swedish or Classic massage is known for several specific techniques, each of which should affect the table you choose. If you are going to rock, vibrate, or oscillate your client you might want to use a stationary table because they are the steadiest. A wider 30” table is often a good idea if you will be rocking your client because you want them to feel secure on the bed’s surface. A steady massage table is also important for techniques such a long effleurage or sliding techniques and for techniques which use friction. A stationary massage table is ideal for these techniques if you have the option of using one. That said, our portable tables are very sturdy and, unlike many on the market, they do not creek. If you use a portable table for and do a lot of oscillation, make sure to regularly tighten the various screws and bolts of your table. Many Swedish massage therapists choose a massage table with only two inches of upholstery because some techniques involve using a good deal of pressure and the firmness of two inches of small cell foam is useful for these methods. Since there is a variety in Swedish massage, a massage table with three-inch foam table may be suitable for some therapists as well.
What tables are best for trigger point?
Trigger point therapy can use a variety of tables. Typically, a massage therapist will not use trigger point techniques exclusively, but will integrate them into their repertoire of healing methods for clients with strained of painful trigger points. Some therapists prefer firmer two-inch thick foam because they feel it is easier to maintain extended, even pressure on the trigger points, necessary in certain techniques. If you are using your open palm to apply pressure for extended period of time, a firmer table will be useful. If you are applying pressure to a very specific area and, especially, if you are just using your thumb or a similarly sized tool, thicker foam may be perfectly acceptable because the technique will not shift the client’s body as much. If you do extensive trigger point therapy, you may also want to consider some massage tools to help you get the pressure you need to apply without straining Your Own body in the process.
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