Massage Chairs

So you've got your massage table, what other pieces of massage therapy equipment are there? It's no secret that to provide the best possible service to your massage clients then you must have the right tools for the job. A massage table, oil and towels are often all you need to start with, but as your business grows you may want to consider investing in more equipment so that you can be sure no matter what the next patient throws at you (metaphorically of course) you'll have an answer!

What Are Massage Chairs?

There are two types of massage chairs that I know of. the first is the recreational kind that people buy for themselves. These vibrate and give a massage automatically and can be a great way to reduce stress and avoid injuries. These chairs often cost upwards of £3000 so are not for the person on a tight budget! They are also not for sports massage therapists as this would basically do their job for them!

Luckily they are no where near as good as a human massage therapist and in fact are a poor replacement.

The other kind of massage chairs are those made for professional massage therapists. These allow you to get the patient in different positions than a bed would allow, allowing you to work other areas of the body more effectively.

Things to look for in a massage chair:

• Portability. If you are going to be travelling with your massage therapy equipment a lot you need to make sure the chair is fold able and very portable to make it easy for yourself. Otherwise it may be you who needs a massage if you carry it around for too long!
• If the chair is meant as an extension to a massage table, make sure it fits the table you already have. Must will, but some won't, so it's worth checking.
• Make sure there is a range of tilting and a face rest so that you are covered on all bases.

The most important thing is to decide what you want from a massage chair and then look for one that ticks all those boxes.

Choosing The Right Massage Therapy Equipment

It's a well known fact that just by having the best massage therapy equipment won't make you the best masseuse! Of course the best massage therapists would be able to give a great massage on a wooden plank, but that wouldn't be the most professional way to do it and doesn't inspire confidence in your customers.

So you need to go for a balance between getting the best quality massage equipment and those that don't break your bank balance!

First of all you need to take an objective look at your income. Are you earning a good living from your massage business? Are you just doing a few massages a week? Are you just massaging friends and family for favours? This will go a long way to establishing what kind of massage table and chair you need.

If you are making enough for a comfortable libing then buying a top of the range massage chair could be a good investment. It will allow you to give even better massages while at the same time appearing more professional - it could increase your income in the long term.

If you're just doing massages for friends and family then there really isn't any point buying an expensive massage table, it would just be a waste of money as in the long run it wouldn't pay off.

Of course that doesn't mean that you should never get a great table, just that you should only buy an expensive one if you can justify the cost! (or if you've got bundles of cash laying around the house)

Choosing the right massage therapy equipment is vital for your business as it can be the difference between a good massage and a great one. If you are doing sports massage then this becomes even more important.