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April 28, 2009

3 Essential Massage Accessories for the Mobile Therapist

Make outcalls easier with these convenient massage accessories.

As a mobile therapist, you face unforeseen challenges and inconveniences with every new appointment. Take some of the uncertainty and hassle out of outcalls with these three massage accessories for the mobile therapist.

One of the biggest hassles for professional outcall massage is carting your massage table and supplies around to various locations. While you may be able to convince a few of your regular clients to purchase their own massage tables, there are several practical accessories available to make your job easier.

1. Massage Table Cart

onetouch_rolling_massage_table_cartLugging around a portable massage table all day, no matter how lightweight it may be, can be a chore. It can also be hard on your back, and you don’t want to risk injury in a job that depends on your own strength and well-being.

With a rolling massage table cart, you can take it easy on your back and transport your table over long distances without tiring out, so you can save your energy for the massage. Most table carts also fold for easy storage in your vehicle or office.

2. Deluxe Table Case

table_caseWhen you travel for outcalls, do you find yourself making multiple trips to the car and back just to haul in all of your equipment? Do you forget to pack important items? Keep all your essential equipment and accessories in one place with a deluxe massage table carry case.

The extra storage space is perfect for therapists on the go, allowing you to store bolsters, linens, lubricant, and other supplies all in one place—which means you’ll be less likely to forget something and you’ll have fewer items to carry in separately.

3. Massage Product Holster

product_holsterAs a mobile therapist, your environment changes everywhere you go, which means you may or may not have a convenient place to set your massage oil or lubricant. With a massage product holster, you don’t have to worry about where to set your lubricant. You can keep it at your side, ready for use at all times. The product holster is compact and folds for easy storage in your deluxe table case.

April 21, 2009

3 Massage Accessories that Promote Self-Care for the Therapist

Promote your own self-care and increase the efficiency of your massage sessions with these 3 helpful accessories for massage therapists.

As a massage therapist, you’re on the go all day at your practice, giving massage, doing laundry, and dealing with paperwork. Fortunately, there are several accessories that make your day go a little smoother and promote your own self-care while you’re busy caring for your clients.

1. The Hand Helper

thumb_tool_smallYour hands are one of your most important assets. Reduce the amount of stress on your body and prevent overuse injuries with professional massage tools. With the right tool, most clients will never notice the difference between your fingers and your massage tool.

A massage tool allows you to apply greater pressure for modalities such as deep tissue massage and comes in handy for applying focused pressure on trigger points or bony areas of the body. Getting the feel for applying the right amount of pressure can take a little practice, so elicit feedback on your client’s comfort level throughout the massage, just as you normally would.

2. The Back Saver

You ask a lot from your body during each massage session. Give your back and legs a rest with a rolling massage stool. A pneumatic stool easily adjusts to your height and the height of your client to ensure that you continue to massage with proper body mechanics, even while seated.

A healthy combination of standing and sitting during massage prevents muscle fatigue and repetitive injury by varying your body position and balancing out the stress load on your muscles. A massage stool is perfect for massaging the head, feet, and hands.

3. The Lubricant Leash

You’re on your feet all day. Why not save yourself a few steps with a massage product holster? Forget the reaching and stretching or walking around the table to get to your lubricant, not to mention the days you’re so frazzled that you forget where you last set down your massage oil.

Those days are over when you strap your lubricant to your waist, keeping it within easy reach at all times. A product holster lets you keep the rhythm of the massage going and never lose contact with your client.