Massage therapy requires different accessories, but basic ones include a table or chair, oils, sheets, and support pillows. Prices vary, and aromatherapy and heat therapy products are also common.
Different massage therapy practices will require different massage accessories. There are some basic elements, however, that are important to a wide variety of practices. These items include a massage table or chair, massage oils, sheets or sheets, and support pillows or cushions. Additionally, aromatherapy or heat therapy products are often used in many types of massage.
A comfortable and supportive massage table or chair is the basic first piece of massage equipment. The use of a table or chair will depend on the type and location of the massage. For an in-home massage business, a lightweight, portable table is usually the best option, while for a public massage business, such as those found in airports, a comfortable chair is the best option. The prices of tables and chairs vary according to the size, the materials used, the accessories and the duration.
Massage oils are also important massage accessories and are most often used in spas and at-home massage businesses. Oils come in a variety of forms including water-based creams, butters, lotions, and gels. These massage attachments are designed to reduce friction against the skin during a massage. Many will also contain essential oil scents as part of an aromatherapy practice or simply as a method of relaxing the client.
Sheets and changeable sheets are also important basic massage accessories needed for a home or spa massage practice. They are used to cover the tables and the customer to preserve modesty. Massage sheets differ from regular sheets in size and versatility, and many have Velcro® tabs and special, rounded corners designed to fit around a massage table. Soft, non-starchy linens and towels will provide the most comfortable experience for customers, and hypoallergenic linens are a common choice to avoid potential allergies.
Pillows and support cushions are other important massage accessories found in common practices. These come in a wide variety of shapes including neck pads, tube shaped pillows for the knees and ankles, circular pillows for the head and face, and wedge shaped pads for the back. Of these, a tube pillow and a face pillow are probably the most commonly used, but an experienced massage therapist will have a large collection of these pillows to use in tailoring the massage experience to each individual client. Support pillows are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased in sets or packages at a reduced price.
Aromatherapy oils and candles are also often incorporated into massage practices. To help set a calming and relaxing state of mind, many masseuses or spas will provide soothing music. Many specialty massages will also use hot stones, steam, or pressure wrapping, all of which require additional massage accessories.
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