As a bodywork professional your massage table is arguably the most important piece of equipment you will purchase. The right massage table is a great aid in making
your practice enjoyable and profitable. Stronglite offers the
following general guidelines to help you select a massage table that
will best serve your needs. Please be aware that your modality
of bodywork may have special massage table requirements that you should
take into account when making your selection. If you are not
sure about your portable massage table requirements, please ask a professional
or an instructor in your modality.
Choosing the Portable Massage Table Model For You
There are three main factors in choosing the right Stronglite portable massage table model for you.
The first factor to consider is the modality or type of massage/bodywork that
you do. In general all Stronglite portable massage table models are suitable for general wellness massage
or any moderately vigorous type of bodywork where the therapist stands basically
upright and works on a prone client. If you do a very vigorous modality that
involves rapid movement, impact or getting on the table with your client we
recommend our Classic Deluxe massage table or Premier massage table
models. If
you require your table to lie flat for such modalities Classic
Deluxe massage table model will accommodate you. The lowest height any Stronglite
massage table will go to is 22". This makes our 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. All Stronglite portable massage tables set
up in seconds, but if you plan on traveling with your portable massage table quite a bit, consider
the Versalite massage table . This versatile model was designed to be lighter in weight, thus
easy to transport, yet built to withstand your 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. Stronglite's goal is to provide you with the best quality portable massage equipment at the lowest possible price. You'll notice that our pricing is quite competive. In fact, we believe that dollar for dollar, value for value there is not a portable massage table or portable massage chair out there that can outperform ours. All Stronglite Portable Massage
Tables are built to last a lifetime (see our transferable lifetime
warranty).
See our portable massage table specifications chart for a summary of models, specifications
and options.
Choosing
Your Massage Table Height
Most manufacturers offer a 10" height adjustment range on their portable tables.
All Stronglite portable massage tables except the Versalite massage table have a 13" height adjustment range
from 22" to 35". This should accommodate most modalities and therapist from
5 feet to over 6 feet tall. The Versalite massage table adjusts from 22" to 32" in height
and may be a bit low for therapist over 6 feet tall.
Choosing
Your Massage Table Width
For
most general wellness massage choose a 29" - 31" width depending
on your size and the size of your clients. There is a tradeoff
between your comfort and the comfort of your client. 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.
For
information about Choosing the Right Massage Table Padding, Massage Accessories and Options, please use this link: Massage Table Options.
