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Best Massage Chairs
You should look at some of the most inexpensive yet best massage chairs for your new practice. If you plan to have a chair massage business, you will need to purchase a folding massage chair. Most chair massage is performed out of the office so portability of the chair is key. The lighter the better as you will have to carry it all over the place.
I got mine from Sam's Club.and paid about $300 for my first chair. Not a bad price.
Some people say to buy the most expensive one you can afford, but why? You may decide that chair massage is not for you. You may decide you like table massage better. Buy a good cheap one to start with and keep your start up costs down.
My first folding massage chair came with a rolling case. The zip-up case has wheels so I can roll it instead of having to carrying it. If I want to carry it, there is a big over-the-shoulder strap and side handles as well. It is a bit bulky but if you have a portable chair business, you get used to it.
Look in some of the massage therapy magazines at the advertisements. There are many brands of chairs to choose from and they come in a variety of prices and colors. Look for a lightweight yet sturdy chair that will hold a heavier client. Make sure the chair is light enough to transport easily from job to job.
Care for your folding massage chair in the same way you care for your massage table. Always use your case when transporting it so the vinyl does not get ripped. Use medical-strength cleansing wipes on the vinyl in between clients to cut down on the spreading of germs.
Wash the vinyl with mild dish detergent and warm water. Always use a face guard or a paper towel split up the middle as a face guard. Never allow a client to put his/her face in the face cradle without a face guard. This is unsanitary and will feel very uncomfortable for your client after a few moments. The skin will start to stick to the vinyl, not to mention facial grease and makeup will get on the vinyl and ruin it.
You will need to adjust your chair for each client. Unlike the massage table, which gets adjusted to the height of the massage therapist, the chair must be made shorter or taller to accommodate each client.
The face cradle can be moved up and down on the best massage chairs. The hand rest can be moved up and down depending on the length of the client's arms. The actual position of the seat can be moved down for a taller person or up high for a shorter person. Usually a folding massage chair has three positions for each movable part.
When you first buy your chair, practice taking it out of its case and putting it back in until you can do it quickly.
Next, practice unfolding it and folding it back up until you are comfortable with it.
Finally, practice adjusting the movable parts up and down until you can do it with ease. This way, when you have clients, you will be comfortable with your chair. You will be able to transition from one client to the next with ease.
There are many good chairs for you to choose from without breaking the bank.
My point is that you do not have to spend a lot of money to have the best massage chairs for your practice. You can save money and still have a quality massage chair by comparison shopping.