What is portable massage table?

Portable massage tables require that they are manufactured with strict guidelines in place to keep them durable enough to last but light enough to carry from client to client. Most portable massage tables will weigh between 19 pounds to as much as 45 pounds. Each is available in a custom carrying case that also can be outfitted with rollers making it ideal to take a business on the road.

The professional massage therapist or the weekender using the table at home for personal use can enjoy many specialty features that can be purchased as add-ons to about any table including:

Table Extension Ends, Sternum pads, 2” or 3” foam padding making the portable massage table comfortable for long periods of time, Double action face plates, Arm supports, Reiki end plates, Safety-lock systems keeping the table in place and secure, Satin touch coverings for additional comfort or Push button leg extensions.

How is portable massage table useful?

A portable massage table is used by professional massage therapists and home enthusiasts alike. There are hundreds of varied combinations of colors, styles, sizes and quality. Most portable massage tables are manufactured for durability, ease of use for the therapist, comfort for the client and strength to accommodate about any size individual from light to heavy.

Many of the top manufactures use some very effective design methods to deliver the best product possible including block re-enforcing in critical areas of the table with finger joints, pre-drilled holes that are not only screwed but also glued and a water based finish usually acrylic on all extensions including those for the legs.

The best portable massage tables are those designed with the massage therapist in mind. The therapist is required to exert much pressure for instance in a sports deep tissue massage and therefore needs a table that will put the client in just the right position in order to deliver an effective massage. This requires often times custom design on the table itself allowing the proper angles and access for the therapist.

What are the types of portable massage table?

Today’s Massage table comes in many colors and styles to accommodate any required use. Most tables come with extended warranties or limited lifetime warrantees covering all working pats of the table. Foams and padding are usually covered for time periods of between 2 and 3 years. The massage table is for a professional masseuse what a helmet and padding are for a professional football player. It is the key ingredient to a successful business and a lifetime of successful service to many.

How does portable massage table work?

Portable massage tables are specially designed for deep tissue bodywork and sports massage and can withstand the most vigorous work. There are constructed from technologically advanced systems for extraordinary strength and easy setup. Hence they provide extra support in the middle of the table. As a result: you get the strength and stability of a stationary massage table in an easy-to-use portable table model.

How to choose a right portable massage table?

There are three main factors in choosing the right portable massage table :

The first factor to consider is the modality or type of massage/bodywork that you do. Do you do a very vigorous modality that involves rapid movement, impact or getting on the table with your client? Or do you require your table to lie flat? The lowest height any massage table will go to is 22". This makes portable massage tables generally unsuitable for Rolfing, chiropractic or other modalities that require a very low table height.

The second factor is the amount of traveling that you do with your table. Ease of setup and weight are important for travel. Nowadays, all portable massage tables can be set up in seconds. But if you plan on traveling with your portable massage table quite a bit, consider a model was that is lighter, easier to transport, yet built to withstand busy practice. Keep in mind that a carrying case will make transporting your table a lot easier and protect it too.

The third factor is your budget. Always go in for the best quality portable massage equipment at the lowest possible price. Remember, your portable massage tables should be built to last a lifetime.

Further, consider the following:

Choosing Your Table Height:

Most manufacturers offer a 10" height adjustment range on their portable tables. Nowadays, however, portable massage tables, come with a 13" height adjustment range from 22" to 35". This should accommodate most modalities and therapist from 5 feet to over 6 feet tall.

Choosing Your Table Width:

For most general wellness massage you should choose a 29" – 31" width depending on your size and the size of your clients. There is a tradeoff between therapist comfort and the client comfort.

Wider massage tables have more room for larger clients but may create ergonomic problems for therapists under 5'4".

Narrower massage tables are also easier to transport and setup for therapists under 5'4". Be aware that some modalities may require different table widths.

Benefits over normal massage tables

Massage tables are basically designed with the best ergonomics to give clients a good body massage. The only difference between stationery and portable massage tables is that the latter are lighter and easier to carry. They afford you the luxury of visiting clients at home or at their workplaces or wherever and tend to them. The flip side is that they are not as strong as the conventional models and subsequently don’t last as long. However, in this day and age of innovation, most masseurs and massage therapists would prefer portable models because this lets them avail of the latest technological developments in the market every few years.