Do i need table w/ backrest?help please

[FloTamuooi]

Hi i was wondering if i could get some opinions and advice.
Im looking to buy my first massage table. Should i buy one with an adjustable backrest as i do reflexology and sports therapy (amongst other therapies)?
Is very important to have this feature?
Personally i prefer to have any therapy, including reflex, lying totally flat as i feel i can really relax then.

What do you guys think??
I will def. get one with a face hole but is the backrest necessary??will i be sorry if i dont get one?
Thanks xx

 

[shantel]

Hi Rosie,

I'd have thought with Reflexology that a table with a back rest would be perfect to sit people up and get to their feet! I'm an aromatherapist, and although I do treatments with my clients flat out, I find it really really helpful for the end of a treatment - I can take the client's weight on the backrest - I ratchet it up as they lean back against it. It stops the horrible effort for them of a struggle to get up from being so relaxed. I'd love to hear what everyone else thinks though!

Nellx

 

[amivaKath]

Thanks
But cant you get to their feet just as well when theyre lying flat? (maybe not?!)
I really appreciate your advice..and the tip about putting up the backrest at end of treatment is really good...

 

[pennypincher]

Almost all the tables i find have face hole on one end and the adjustable back on the other end..how does that make sense?!

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[Greg Macquarie]

Do you mean 'face cradle', Rosie, because I've seen lots with a face hole on the adjustable back rest? I find ithelpful to adjust the backrest at the end of the treatment too, the client can sit up and sip a glass of water, to help bring them around from the deep relaxation. Also, some clients, particularly those with digestion problemsandHiatus hernia, dislike being totally flat.

 

[Kelly V]

Hi rosie83[/align][/align]I have seldom had to use my backrest, but you can guarantee that if you don't get one, you will be presented with someone who can't lay flat [/align]

 

[spliff cat]

Completely agree, it is best to have a table that will help you work easily with all therapirs and think ahead to other treatments that you may wish to offer. One of the other improtant things to consider is the height of the table to your height, is it comfortable for you, you don't want to be standing on tip toes to reach your client nor do yu want to be bending over to much and straining yourself. Always best to get a table with adjustable legs.

We all have to take care of our selves not just our clients.

Peace and Tranquility