Would buying portable massage tables and using extra heated padding and plush blankets give the same feeling as buying stationary massage tables.

Thanks

Not all massage tables are built the same.  Personally I prefer a hydraulic table.  You never know the girth of the person who is going to be on the table.  Having a hydraulic table enables you to adjust the height of the table after the person is on it.  This will save the wear and tear on your therapists body.  It also comes in handy if you need to apply deeper pressure.  As the lower the table the easier it is to apply greater pressure.  In addition, when a person is on a hydraulic table you can elevate their head and feet easily to take the pressure off of their low back.   In a portable table you do not have this option.  Hydraulic tables also have arm extenders, and head and feet extenders.  This allows for a wider table or a longer table if needed.  Most portable to not have this option. Portable tables will get squeaky after a while they are not as sturdy.  Keys for comfort is in the padding.  At least 3″ prefer 3 1/2 to 4″ of padding for comfort.  For heating the table, make sure the heat is not directly on the table.  If the table is leather or plastic the heat will dry it out.  I like to use a lambskin in between for additional comfort or a tempurpedic  twin topper cut to size for protection.   If you are doing a detox, then an electric blanket or heating pad will not be adequate, you will need an electric ETS or Bioslim  Thermal Blanket usually has a timer and heat zones.  So the client is fully wrapped not just warmed if you are doing a wrap.

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