If your serious about learning and giving massage, there’s 2 important things you need to start. One of course, if you want to work as a proffesional and get payed, you need to attend a massage school and get certified.The requiremnents in every state are different, some are minimal, some more involved.
The next thing, if your planning to do massage at all, is to invest in a massage table. A good massage table makes it possible to work without staining your own body in the process.
Here are a few things to look for when shopping for a massage table.
1)Make sure it’s adjustable. You want to have it set to the right height, so you can comfortably lean into the work, using your body weight for pressure, to avoid staining your back.
2) make sure it has a headrest (preferably one that’s adjustable) This way your friend on the massage table doesn’t have to lay face down with their neck turned. This can be hard on the neck and also makes it harder to work on their upper backs.
3) If you plan on transporting it at all, make sure it’s relatively light weight, and you can get a carrying case(or bag) for it.
I also reccomend you put a single mattress pad on the top, under the sheets. This will not only give a little extra padding, but will assure you don’t get any oil on the table- shortening the life of the cover.A good massage table will last you for years (I’ve had mine for about 20!) Happy hunting!
