Couch for Reiki/Sports & Holistic Massage/Reflexology?

[Karen Young]

Hiya

Am currently doing an ITEC Holistic Massage course and plan on starting a BTEC Sports and Reiki 1 in January. I'd like to get a couch that could accomodate all these and Reflexology too.

I'm planning on working with (amongst others) the elderly as well as physical performers and I was wondering do I need a backrest?..a CE mark? Do the wires on most 4 metal legged couches allow enough access for reiki & reflexology? Id rather buy a couch 'for life' and be able to use it for a variety of disciplines as I learn them. Am I tripping or what?

The pricey but seemingly allround options are these.

Oakworks Advanta CS/ Alliance CS.
http://www.oakworks.net/PortableMassageTables/Alliance_Metal.htm.[/link]
[link]http://www.oakworks.net/PortableMassageTables/Advanta.htm[/link]

and also a custom built Marshcouch..?

Id really welcome your advice!

Many thanks
Jon

 

[peter 1]

Hi Jon.

I did ITEC Holistic Massage about 10 years ago, and got a standard Marshcouch - one with wooden legs even! It's been fine for either Massage or Reiki ever since. Don't know about Reflexology though - sorry!

Aidan.

 

[Ewas]

I have a Darley Couch which has lifting backrest (better for reflexology, also some other clients who cannot lay flat, such as pregnant women or those with vertigo). The legs are adjustable and there is plenty of legroom. I bought the face cradle as an extra as I think it is more comfortable than a face hole and extends the couch for taller clients.

Lesley

 

[bobbye71]

Hiya
I have a custom built Marsh (inch wider all around and thicker, lovely) it has a full backrest and the only thing I cannot comfortably do is Indian Head Massage although when i bought it he said i could but for me its impossible, ok for everything else...
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[HarryPY]

I got mine from New Concept and have used it for massage and reflexology. It has an adjustable back rest, face hole and adjustable height and you can get them made to size. You can get a carry bag too. It is a lovely couch.

 

[xxthewolf]

Hey TigerBee so you do Sports/Reiki n Reflexology on it too?..Sounds like you might have found something thats perfect for Grannies/Grandads AND Rugby Players?

Which Marshcouch is it..ie whats the understructure like?..

Thanks loads for everyones replies so far..its a big investment and its great to hear how everyone else has approached this..
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[ely dazzlepants :)]

We have a Darley - Just like Aromambabe.

It works very well but is a bit heavy when carting it about to demos, exhibitions, etc.

We added comfort to it by adding an extra full length foam cushion which all our clients like very much.

 

[rsesourzicninregz]

Hiya,

I have just recently purchased my couch from a company called physio supplies. Because i am quite small and am intending to go mobile, i needed a really light one. Starlite do a massage table from 6.5kg but they start at about £550! Eventually i opted for a masterlite which is only 11.5kg, and that set me back £340.

I am well chuffed with it, definately worth the hefty price tag!

 

[colorprodigy]

jon - you would need massage table/couch with an adjustable backrest for reflexology (that way you don't have to buy expensive reflexology chair) and for your new sports massage course (when you just do legs massage).

Another think you should look for are high bars between the table legs so you have more space.

Many reiki practitioners don't like to work on metal tables - but I think it's just a matter of preference.

Definitely get adjustable height table - some techniques require lower tables - and one which you can gradually upgrade with arm rest, face cradle and front shelf.

 

[Marbella Lotus]

Have to say when I was first starting out I was told one with an adjustable backrest would be suitable for reflexology but I have to say now that I am an experienced therapist, when you put up the back rest for them, the bum moves higher up the couch, this means there feet do too and I used to find particularly with people say 5.5 and under there feet would be too far up the table for me to comfortably work on them!!!

Just a thought.
Tigs
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