Buying a massage table is a big investment, we all know this. But which massage table should a therapist choose?

Obviously price is key, but there is so much more to consider. After all, what is the point of buying a cheaper table if you end with more problems and you cannot do your job properly?

Here are a few elements to consider:

• Sturdiness: if the majority of your clients are over-weight, a good strong table is key
• Portable or not? are you going to keep the table mainly in your practice or are you going to move around a lot? in this case, how heavy it is? is it easy to fold and carry?
• Easy to clean? many people forget this key element. How easy it is to remove stains and clean oil? Be careful, not all tables can be cleaned with regular products, please read carefully what you need to use before, it could impact your budget
• How thick is the mattress? Overall, the thicker it is, the more expensive the massage table will be. So how much comfort your patients really need? After all it is for therapy, not for sleeping!
• Warranty: what is the warranty offered? is it easy to get the table fixed? how ong would it take to get a new one if need be?
• Can you easily adjust height? This is critical because a table that is too low will have an impact of the therapist over time (ie: back pain), and a table too high won’t allow sufficient pressure on the body. Therefore a therapist needs to adjust the height easily
• Accessories? It is easy to add accessories or not, and how expensive are they? Can a therapist add its own accessories or need to buy specific ones?
• Eco-friendly? More and more products offer eco-friendly solutions or parts. In today’s world this is another important element to consider

So please compare and evaluate carefully before you buy a table massage!