CONTENTS

Introduction

Table Types and Options

Different types of massage tables
Question 1 "I am confused by all the different types of portable massage tables - can you simply explain the differences to me?"

Portable vs. stationary tables
Question 2 "Why do so many practitioners choose a portable rather than a stationary table?"

Accessories
Question 3 "What accessories are commonly available for massage tables?"

My Table

Price range
Question 4 "How important is price when considering the purchase of a portable table?"

Background considerations
Question 5 "What qualitative things should I look for in a table for my own use?"

Adjustable vs. fixed height tables
Question 6 "Are there benefits in purchasing an adjustable height table over a fixed height table?"

How to measure for table height
Question 7 "I have decided to purchase a fixed height table, but I have heard conflicting reports about the way I should be measured - can you help?"

How to select table width
Question 8 "How do I know what width table is right for me?"

Weight of massage tables
Question 9 "What about the weight of the table, will it be too heavy for me?"

Different modalities
Question 10 "What if I need a table for bodywork other than massage?"

Quality
Question 11 "How can I tell how well engineered a table is?"

General Considerations

Vinyl care
Question 12 "I’ve seen many tables with cracked vinyl - what causes this, and how can I avoid it happening to my table?"

After sales service
Question 13 "What can you tell me about service and servicing, tables?"

Guarantee
Question 14 "How important is the tables guarantee and what should I look for?"

Strength
Question 15 "What about the strength of portable tables, I sometimes massage very heavy people - will a portable table be strong enough?"

Stationary Tables (non-portable)

Stationary (non-portable) vs. portable tables
Question 16 "What are advantages and disadvantages of stationary tables compared to portable tables?"

Solid timber tables
Question 17 "Isn’t steel stronger than timber, so why do some practitioners prefer solid timber tables?"

Electric tables
Question 18 "Are there benefits in choosing a stationary electrically operated height adjustable table, and are there any drawbacks?"