Reflexology Equipment

[drdjjt]

Hello everyone,

I'm restarting my practice after a health problem that's now been healed! I'm looking for either a Lafuma 'clone' or a very light massage couch. Anyone doing reflex on a couch and if so, would you recommend a 2 or 3 section one? I saw a few on eBay but am not sure which is best. Also, what type of chair would you use with both the Lafuma and the couch? Due to the small budget may have to consider buying second hand so if anyone has any of those for sale, please drop me a message! Thanks

Really looking forward to start practising again!! ))))

Maris

 

[crencejef]

I have a Reflexology stool, it was given to me, wouldn't be without it

 

[Norm Deguere]

I do reflexology with a laufuma chair and a portable stool (mobile). In the salon i use a couch but do like the clients to be able to sit up/lean back a bit so i can watch thier face, for pain and response. So for a portable table i would reccomend it was light, and had a back rest. You need to be careful of the weight restrictons of both. Have you seen riversway ?leisure, they sell lafumna chairs at realistic prices and have a large size which helps with the male clientelle as it is broader and designed to take the larger weight.
Good luck in all you do, just make sure you have insurance to practice before you take anyone on.
Good luck anjd enjoy it, I still get a thrill from someonme telling me i have helped them.

 

[Lelee]

Hi Maris

If you also do massage or reiki and you need to have the client prone then a couch with a rising back would be more suitable. If you are doing reflexology only then a lafuma is a better choice. It's more comfortable for the client, as couches can make the client's lower back ache if the rising back isn't angled right and there isn't sufficient padding/pillows under the lower legs. Also some couches don't allow the therapists legs to slide underneath very well. Not a problem with the lafuma, and they are much lighter than a couch.

A lightweight fibreglass couch with aircraft grade aluminium legs costs a small fortune. I brought a Starlite couch for £120 secondhand - new it's about £750. A lot of the couches advertised on eBay are not as portable as they seem, but are good value for money - if you have big biceps to carry them around, lol

There is a portable stool idea of JoJo's of course as well.

Personally I like a lafuma for reflex/foot massage (and sometimes for body & auricular acupuncture) work and the client's love sitting on it as well.

Best Wishes

RP