Massage Therapy Tables on the Go

With the industry of massage therapy expanding by leaps and bounds, it is not uncommon to see massage therapy tables in places other than your doctor's office. Busy professionals who have the money to spend on massage treatments often do not have the time to drive to and wait at a spa or chiropractors office. They would prefer to pay the premium for someone coming to them and performing the therapy in their home or office so as to utilize time the most effectively. Time for these elite professionals is money in the literal sense and they don't mind spending a little more in some places to make more in the long run.

Portable Massage Therapy Tables

There is a large variety of portable massage therapy tables that you can choose from and ordering is easy online. From models that weigh just 24 pounds and easily fold into a briefcase to more deluxe versions, there is definitely a lot to choose from. The first question that comes to mind when people think of a 24 pound table is how sturdy it is. However, manufacturers of massage therapy tables know that clients' weight can range drastically and hence guarantee that their tables will not warp under pressure. For instance the 24 pound table is guaranteed to be appropriate for anyone weighting 550 pounds and under. The carry case too is streamlined in such a way that it looks like you are carrying a briefcase as opposed to a table suitable for a 500 pound person.

You can add as many bells and whistles as you and your budget allow with the massage therapy tables. From thermal tables to arm slings and a plug port, the sky is really the limit. However, if you are just starting your portable massage practice, don't invest too much money on the most expensive massage therapy table yet. Evaluate your clientele and see what kind of features they like best. Are they more the lunch-hour massage clientele which would be better suited to a massage chair or are they tired, overworked moms who just want to lie down for an hour and be transported to Fantasy Island before mac n cheese and diaper duty calls.

Regardless of which massage therapy table you eventually end up buying, make sure that the padding on the table is oil and water proof so that your massage oil or cold compresses do not ruin the table. Also make sure the legs of the massage therapy tables are sturdy with a frame locking system so that your clientele do not end up suing you falling down!