If you want to grow taller naturally and safely then you need to combine a specific routine of exercise, diet and lifestyle in order to get that height increase. For your routine to be completely effective you need to know what to do, how to do it and when to do it! You can add 2 to 4 inches to your height in the next few months but you have to eat the right foods, have proper rest and recuperation and perform the most effective exercises to grow taller. Breathing and massage is a way to stimulate your body’s natural growth hormones and glands to be more active and produce more of the elements that increase height.

Deep Breathing To Grow Taller

Breath in deep and full to allow more oxygen to be absorbed into your blood stream. Proper oxygenation means the blood stream can carry oxygenated blood along with growth hormones to every part of the body but especially the legs and spine. You can perform the deep breathing during your height increasing exercise routine and while you’re stretching. However, you can also do deep breathing anywhere you like even if you’re sitting watching TV, on a bus, in the cinema or just as you’re lying in bed. Focus on inhaling deeply, then holding your breath, then slowly exhaling. Breathe in air through your nose, hold the air with your mouth, and then exhale out of your mouth. Repeat at least 10 times.

Grow Taller Through Massaging

Massaging is a great way to relax the body and by massaging certain reflex points all over the body, you can stimulate the production of growth hormones There is a special nerve that is connected to the pituitary gland and when that nerve is stimulated through a reflex point on the body, it activates the pituitary gland to send signals to the thyroid to produce growth hormones.

Where are these reflex points?

Two of the reflex points are very important if you want to grow taller by natural means. One is in the pad of your thumb and the other is around your whole neck. Massage these areas in a slow clockwise motion and this will encourage your body to activate the pituitary gland and thyroid to produce more growth hormones. Combining a focused height increasing exercise routine with a proper diet and a few specific lifestyle changes can make you grow taller naturally and safely.

Almost every week, it appears that a new Asian foot massage business opens up in town. I am amazed how these people can bond together to get a fully-staffed business up and running in no time. There is no shortage or bad economy for them. Every time I see an ad for a grand opening of one of these, I wonder how it is that I missed that link or why more cultures don’t bond likewise to build up one another. I have wondered whether these cultures don’t have the competition, malaise, fear and fraud among them; i.e. the energies which have kept so many other ethnic groups back, mine included. They seem to appreciate that one person might have a dream for a business, but it takes more than that one person to put it all together. I appreciate that too…and I give the Asians a lot of credit for this essential trait.

So I was curious about this “foot massage business” and since I can’t always afford to go get a massage myself, it seemed an economical option. After all, the Asian community is at the forefront of reflexology and Eastern therapeutic treatments, so there is much benefit in receiving sessions from them; even if it is just a “learning experience”. It is necessary to indulge here, that many of these businesses have a history or appear to have a connection with the porn industry. There are all kinds of stories of police busts among other sting operations across the State/Country. Some are not “shy” about promoting their services and their ads may be found in local cheap and/or free magazines and news papers. I actually know people, men and women (but especially men) who have patronized and got their “happy tugs”. This indulgence is a pro or a con depending on who you are and what you seek in a massage. As a therapist, one has to make the decision whether or not they want their profession to align with this for the sake of money, and/or whether to dignify their skill set and keep their profession honorable.

Every few weeks I notice coupons in one of those coupon magazines that come with your junk mail, advertising 60-minute foot massages for $19.99. I thought, wow…that’s cheap… I wonder what they do in the 60 minutes…. The ad indicated that they added in shoulder/back, head, and hand massage with the foot reflexology, and that there was the option to get a full-body massage for $35.00 using special herbal oils. So I called and told them I wanted to check them out but didn’t make an appointment. I drove by shortly thereafter and peeked through the glass doors. It was so dark I could only see my own reflection. I opened the door and looked around but maybe it was too bright outside for my eyes to adjust quickly to the darkness inside. After a few moments a man came up to ask whether he could help me. I glanced around, said no thanks and left. All those images of the “happy looking” men leaving that place next door to the spa I used to work for in Studio City came flooding through my mind and I felt dirty for having gone in…but I would eventually conquer this feeling so as to form my own opinions. What were the pros and cons of patronizing a place like this?

My experience proved the following combined “pros” and “cons” (not in any order of priority/significance):

1. It’s weird going into or coming out of these facilities, especially if you are a therapist.

2. Hardly anyone there speaks English. This means your therapist won’t talk to you the whole time.

3. Usually, you won’t want anyone to know you are there so you turn off your phone.

4. It’s cheap! $15-$20 worth! $35 for full body massage!…but you get what you pay for.

5. These places are usually convenient…right next door from where you work, for e.g., so no need to park your car right in front. Simply leave it at the job or grocers across the street.

6. The staff is usually very attractive, like the folks at your nail salons.

7. It’s pretty dark inside so you may not recognize others or be recognized.

8. You can give a fake name and wear disguise.

9. You don’t take your clothes off unless you go into that “back room” for the “full-body” massage.

10. The overall ambiance embodies the culture of the staff.

11. Certifications and licensing are prominently posted in the “front lobby”.

12. You get served right away, usually, and they finish right on time.

13. Tipping is a must! The therapist waits in expectation while you pay or gather your things.

14. General reflexology happens in a large room with other patrons getting the same thing done right next to you.

15. Most of the “Certifications” prominently posted are copies of certifications and not always CA certified (and one doesn’t know whether they are real).

16. From a therapist’s standpoint, the staff appears not to have training over 250 hours and in anything other than Shiatsu/Reflexology.

17. The staff consists of both men and women.

18. Be prepared for a staff member that just came in from cigarette break.

19. You don’t have a choice for your attendant unless you made reservations and asked for someone by name.

20. Most of the patrons of these places appear to be white and/or non-black.

21. I think the “foot soak” is just a pan with plain warm water, nothing else.

22. Everyone appears to be very tired and somewhat frustrated with their job.

23. If you are an athletic female (muscular), expect them to be extremely rough/rude (change attendant without notice and speak in their language with “disdainful gestures” while doing so) and don’t protest…they won’t understand you and will just keep going. (My Asian colleagues have often asked me why it is I think I need to be so “muscular and un-feminine”… Culturally, they believe women should be “slender but soft”, to attract and keep the men. Others say’ the Qi in the muscular female is too strong. This might be why the female attendants seem to opt out” and let the male attendants massage me. These men acted like I was a freak and did not treat me like a lady. I believe this is because I don’t appear to be as “soft” as they thought women should be.)

24. I’ve seen men get service with their shirts off, but ladies shouldn’t try this!

25. Ladies shouldn’t go in their sports bra or just a tank top alone on top, hoping to get more back and shoulder action. They’ll simply put a towel over you and continue with their “robot-like routine”.

26. Don’t ask them not to touch your face. They don’t understand you (unless you indicate to the customer service person who might translate if he/she understands).

27. Ladies should wear comfortable yoga-like clothing. No jeans, shorts, dresses, or skirts. One would think shorts would be o.k., but I tried it and no…don’t…!!

28. Part of their routine is to “stretch” your legs, which from a therapist’s standpoint is a Shiatsu-like stretch a la yoga’s “spinal twist”. Jeans are too close-fitting and inflexible for this stretch and shorts can become like ropes strangling your groin ‘n goodies, especially if you get a “very zealous” male attendant. Mine appeared to have been looking for a particular reaction or to show off his power. I felt like he was pleased he “conquered” me…the muscular, un-feminine woman…(but I knew he wouldn’t understand my language if I complained so I didn’t…)

29. There doesn’t appear to be any breaks between clients, so the staff is really very tired.

30. These businesses are open sometimes from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. in general, but one can find some who are open later.

I have decided, based on my own observations and experiences, that I will no longer patronize these establishments. My first objection is that we don’t speak the same language. When I say “that hurts”; “please don’t touch my head or my face”; or “I don’t want to be stretched like that”, these directions/requests are received with a smile and nervous nods and they just proceed with their routine, or until someone comes over to translate, which might be too late and/or cause a scene in this large room of service providers.

In my opinion, these are not legitimate massage therapists and they give credit to those who believe “anyone” can give a massage or do reflexology. They fall in line with the other chain spas and franchises which are simply in the “making-money business” not in the “people- health- then-money business”.

Legitimate body workers, like me, are genuinely concerned about the health and welfare of their patrons and people in general. We don’t “judge you”, which in my experience, I believe these places judged me.

When an individual goes in for massages in any facility, they should not have to wonder whether they are fat, skinny, muscular, black, short, tall, ugly, pretty, or what not. Yes, in my particular business, clients will ask about their health conditions and what I find while working on them. Some will ask for suggestions as regards what path to take to address a health issue. Sometimes I know and sometimes I don’t. Others do lament about trying to lose weight or put on weight or low energy, or soreness after a workout, etc., and yes I have experience in nutrition and wellness as well as weight management/personal training and have no problems making recommendations that I know work. However, this is generally not the reason for coming in.

Although I do make recommendations as regards how to eat in the days following your massage session with me, this is simply to nourish the organs effected in your session and to prolong your therapeutic results. The ultimate goal is for your health to improve, which it will with your consistency in coming for treatment and following through on the suggestions. Yesterday, a client told me she considers my opinions/treatments right up there with her team of doctors. It was a sweet compliment and I believe her. She’s seen results and experienced “my power” as she calls it and it feels great that I’ve attracted someone so open, and available for healing.

Mostly, we get massages because we believe they are good for us and our health. They feel good and we want to feel good. The economics are definitely a concern, but we understand that we get what we pay for. The people who patronize the foot-massage businesses and the chain spas, are usually making an economic decision, not necessarily a health related decision. I would want to be sure that my therapist has had some training in an American accredited school and is licensed and certified by the State or County in which I receive service. I also would want to know that the establishment is honorable with labor rules and is in no way connected with the porn industry. Lastly, I would want to know that there is no prejudice; that everyone speaks the language I speak; that there is value on my money just as much as any other patron, and that my spirit and my body will be honored in the professional delivery of service contracted and for the betterment of my health and vitality.

Proper cleaning and sanitation is important when using Hot Stone Massage stones in your massage practice.

It is important to wash the stones thoroughly after each session, between clients. All that is required is washing in warm soapy water and a thorough rinsing. If you have stones that are pitted or have a porous surface texture, you may wish to use a small scrub brush to make sure all the oil is removed from the stones.

The sooner you wash the stones after a treatment, the easier it will be to remove the oil and any bacteria that may have been picked up from your client’s body.

Nothing is worse as a massage therapist than showing up to give a hot stone massage, and finding the stones still dirty from their last use. I worked at a spa that used a chlorine shock product in the water of the heating unit as a way to eliminate bacteria, so they would only have to clean the stones at the end of the day, instead of after each session.

I do not recommend this practice at all. It is far better to take the time to clean the stones between sessions (it doesn’t take that long!), or have a second set of stones heating and ready for use if your clients are booked back to back.

When the stones are not in use, it is helpful to recharge them in nature. I found my stones would get sluggish after using them for a couple of months, so I would leave them outside in my backyard overnight as a way to re-energize them. Another great idea is to sit them in a stream, and let nature’s running waters cleanse them.

Other practitioners recommend charging your massage stones with crystals such as Amethyst, when they are not in use. Just place a crystal on top of the massage stone set and let it take care of the rest.

The M-5000DLX massage chair is a high end massage chair from Omega Massage. We will present an evaluation of the M5000 DLX recliner in this review. We will review the major features and the warranty coverage provided with this chair. The DLX is in the $3,000 to $4,000 price range.

The warranty protection provided by the manufacturer is a method to reduce the risk for the consumer in the purchase of a product. We feel this is very important for major purchases like a massage chair. The warranty coverage is also a good indication of the confidence that manufacturer has in the product as well.

Let us take a look at the warranty coverage provide by Omega Massage. The DLX comes with 5 year warranty coverage on the frame of the chair. You also get 3 years coverage on parts and also on labor. Omega also gives you 90 days of in home technician service. They also cover 1 year of shipping for parts. This is the most comprehensive warranty coverage of the major massage chair manufacturers.

Let’s go through some of the important features of the M-5000. This massage chair comes with 5 automatic programs, 4 manual massages, and 4 manual massage back courses. The automatic massage functions include full back, neck and shoulders and lower back. The manual massage functions include finger press, kneading, tapping and combination kneading/tapping. The manual massages can also be adjusted to three levels of intensity to find the rate level of penetration to suit your needs.

The automatic massage functions are very effective in the DLX. This is perhaps one of the strongest massage chairs on the market. In fact, Omega includes an extra removable back pad (and more if needed) to soften the massage for those more sensitive. The neck and shoulders massage is very effective. The programming of the sequences of the massage techniques and variations is soothing, penetrating and relieving. We have not found a better upper back massage and we have tried many, many chairs.

The M5000 comes with an air massage system for the lower body. The lower body air massage covers the buttocks, thighs, calves and feet. The air compression is soothing and relieving with the gentle or firm setting. The foot massage comes with reflexology nodes. The airbags activate around the tops of the feet with a firm hold and then the reflexology nodes gently push up into the trigger points of the feet. The reflexology massage helps to relax the major organs of the body and induces full body relaxation.

This is a contemporary in design and boasts highly varnished wood armrests and wood grain side panels. The upholstery is top grain ox hide leather. This finely crafted massage chair also comes with a backlit LCD controller. It is a slimly designed remote control with manual controls tucked away beneath a cover in the middle of the controller. The remote comes with a remote control holder that mounts to the side of the chair.

One very relaxing feature of the M-5000 is it has a built in MP3 player. A USB stick is included with the chair where you can download MP3 files and then plug it into the back of the chair. The DLX comes with headphones as well. The music controls are located on the main controller. Slip the headphones on and let the music take your mind off your troubles as the massage therapy relieves tension throughout your body.

The M5000 DLX delivers very effective and therapeutic massage therapies. It can provide excellent deep penetration of the back and soothing lower body massages. The addition of music helps to relax the mind and provides for a much fuller experience. This massage recliner comes with great warranty protection. This is an attractive massage chair with ox hide leather and highly varnished wood armrests. This is definitely a solid massage chair in the higher end range of the massage chair market.

If you want to give yourself the best opportunity to earn a living as a massage therapist, it makes since to find a place where there is high demand. After all, more customers means more business.

But at the same time, high demand for therapists also means there is a flood of therapists to take advantage of that business. The result? Places with high demand for massage services usually have the most people working in the field as well.

If you just look for states with the most massage therapists, however, you’re going to end up only with the biggest and most populated states — California, Florida and New York. That’s why to compare apples to apples, you need to look at the states with the most therapists per capita. These are the states where there are a high number of people employed in the industry relative to the number of people in the state.

The data below comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which tracks the number of people employed in the profession across the country.

Alaska

Surprised? The biggest state in the nation may not be the most populated, but it takes the cake when it comes to massage therapists per person. While the state only has about 750,000 residents, it employs 770 masseuses — that’s roughly one therapist for every 1,000 residents.

Despite having the highest concentration of massage therapists, however, Alaska also offers the highest wages. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary is a staggering $85,110. That’s more than $20,000 higher than the second-place state for salary.

Hawaii

If you’re thinking of a state known for relaxation, then Hawaii likely comes to mind. Hawaii is a massage therapy hotbed. The state ranks 40th in population, but 2nd in massage therapists per person. With only 1.4 million residents, the state has 1,390 massage therapists. That comes out to one massage therapist for a little more than every 1,000 people.

Average salaries are also healthy. You can expect an average wage of more than $53,000 per year. Not bad for the ability to practice massage in paradise.

Colorado

Another tourist mecca, there seems to be plenty of demand for massages when people come off the slopes. Colorado is home to 4,950 massage therapists, serving a population of 5.5 million. That’s roughly one therapists for every 1,100 people. However, that figure is a little misleading.

Given that so many tourists go to Colorado to enjoy the mountains and the scenery, it’s likely that many of the massages are given to out-of-state tourists.

Washington

Rounding out the top four — and the quartet of western states — is Washington. The state’s economy is booming and also home to some of the world’s most famous companies like Starbucks, Microsoft, and Amazon. Meanwhile the population continues to soar, with approximately 7.2 million residents.

The number of massage therapists is keeping pace, however. Today, 4,030 therapists work in the state, meaning there is about one therapist for every 1,800 residents. And despite that high amount of “supply,” Washington state massage therapists still earn a solid average salary of $55,920 — among the highest in the nation.

The importance of the client consultation process must be made obvious in any massage home study courses that you evaluate. When working as holistic therapist it is very important to carry out a client consultation before performing a treatment.

If this is their first visit you will need to conduct a client consultation with them. A client consultation helps you to determine why the client has come to see you. It helps you to evaluate any health issues they may have, be these emotional or physical. This will help you to formulate a treatment plan to help elevate the client’s symptoms.

The client consultation information should include:-

• Personal details
• Medical History
• Contra Indications
• Clients lifestyle
• Treatment record

When carrying out a client consultation we are looking for contra indications to treatment. Contra Indications are health conditions that the client may have which mean that you should exercise caution or possibly avoid working on an area of the body. In more extreme cases you may need to avoid treatment altogether.

It is important to inform the client of this eg. “I am just going to run through a consultation form with you. The reason we are asking these questions is to determine that it is safety to proceed is to determine that it is safe to carry on with the treatment. We are looking for health conditions that mean we may have to modify the treatment or may need to get a doctor’s permission before we can proceed. All the information that you give me is private and confidential and will only be used to determine whether it is safe to proceed with the treatment.”

It is important that you check with your insurance company to determine which contra-indications they require you to check for, the list of contra indication can different for each insurer. If you do not check for their list of contra indications, then you may find that you are not covered should a client make a claim against you.

Ensure that both you and the client sign the consultation form to indicate that this is a true statement of the client’s health.

If the client is a regular, then ask them to check the consultation form that they have filled in and inform you of any changes. Once you have determined that it is safe to proceed with the treatment, take the client to the treatment area and perform the treatment. Following the treatment, you should assess the treatment, make notes of any observations that you made during the treatment and give the client after care advice.

When you assess the treatment:

• Ask the client if they enjoyed the treatment, if not why not.
• Ask them what they liked the best and make notes, you will be able to modify their next treatment and do more of what they liked best?
• Was there anything they didn’t like, if there is then again you can modify the next treatment and miss out what they didn’t like?
• Was the pressure ok, again this allows you to modify your next treatment to meet your client’s needs?
• Write their answer up on the follow up form, along with any problem areas you found when performing the treatment. It is important to write up this information as this is your record of the treatment, and you can use this information in the unlikely event of a claim being made against you. Just be prepared.

Client consultations are a very important part of being a professional holistic therapist. They protect both the client and you. They make sure that you do not perform a treatment on a client that may be detrimental to their well being and in the unlikely event of a client making an insurance claim against you, it shows that you took all the steps required of you and it shows the health information that the client told you, and it was this information that you used to decide to proceed with the treatment.

This article discusses if and how a massage therapist really can make six figures in their massage therapy business.

Truthfully, the median income for massage therapists is below $50,000 per year. Many earn much less than this. This is predominantly because many choose to work part time. But what about the entrepreneur who wants a full time massage therapy business and wishes to make a 6 figure income?

How To Make Six Figures From Your Massage Therapist Business

Well most massage therapists have a base rate that equates to around a dollar per minute, so an hour massage would be around $60. Mind you, I’ve seen much higher, in 2002 I stayed at an upmarket resort in Fiji that charged $250 USD per hour for a massage! But let’s use $60 per hour for this example.

6 x 1 hour massage per day, 6 days per week, 48 weeks per year. This is certainly ‘do-able’. 2 treatments in the morning, 4 in the afternoon / evening, 6 days per week with 1 month off per year for holiday, and you’re making a 6 figure income. $103,680 to be exact.

While a business like this would certainly take time to establish, it’s absolutely achievable. This leads us to 2 further questions:

1. How to make six figures in your massage therapy business while working less than this?

2. For the very ambitious – how to make even MORE than this in your massage therapist business?

1 – How To Work Less And STILL Make Six Figures In Your Massage Therapy Business?

While this work load would not be an issue for some, for others, the thought of averaging 6 x 1 hour massages per day, 6 days per week is a bit too much for their liking. So to make the same amount while working less, it’s simple, substitute some of your massage revenue with a different kind of revenue that you can still make in your massage business.

For example, let’s say you want to do 6 less massages per week. Instead of 6 per day, you want to average 5 per day. Or maybe you want to work 5 days per week rather than 6. You need to find a substitute revenue earner to bring in $360 per week.

The easiest way, sell products, here are some ideas:

· Massage oils

· Massage books

· Massage videos

· Massage pillows and rollers

· Yoga and Pilates products

· Massage novelty products – like mugs and t-shirts

You can also run a course once per month teaching massage for home use. You can specialise in a particular massage niche like:

· Face and scalp massage

· Back, neck and shoulder massage

· Couples massage

· Massage for infants

If you have just 10 people paying $200 for an all day, or weekend course, that’s $2000.

2 – How To Make Even MORE Than 100K Per Year From Your Massage Therapist Business?

When you get to a six figure income level, you may find you are so enthused with your business that you just don’t want to stop, your entrepreneurial genes kick in and you want to increase your income even further.

Of course you can add all the things I mentioned above, sell products, run courses, but there’s also another major strategy… leverage.

Leverage Your Massage Therapy Business

This means leverage your time. If you are doing 6 massages per day, all you need to do to triple your income is do 18 massages per day, except of course you couldn’t physically do it!

But if you are at this level of business expertise, you could certainly scale up your marketing to increase your clientele, and employ other massage therapists. Imagine having 1, 2 or 3 other massage therapists working for you and you keeping 50% of what they make. That’s the power of leverage.

This may seem a daunting strategy, but when you have established a successful massage therapy business and have accrued some business skills and entrepreneurial talent, leveraging your business in this way can take your income to a completely new level that you may have once thought impossible for you.

I hope these ideas on how to make six figures from your own massage therapist business have given you food for thought and inspired you to set higher goals for where you want to take your business. Other successful massage therapy businesses are doing it and reaping the benefits, why not you too?

Controlling stress when you have a stomach ulcer is a necessary part of the recovery process and can be effectively managed with a chair massage. A gastric or peptic ulcer is a painful condition caused by the inflammation and subsequent erosion of the stomach lining and can also occur in the intestinal tract. It has long been seen as a condition affecting overly stressed professionals, but can affect both children and adults, regardless of occupation. Chair massage is an important tool for keeping ulcer patients comfortable and on track for a full recovery.

If left undiagnosed or untreated, a stomach ulcer can cause a hole in the organ, leading to internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, and ultimately death. Spicy foods and a stress-filled lifestyle have long been seen as the main causes for peptic ulcers. However, medical research now credits the H. pylori bacterium as being the culprit in as many as 80% of all peptic ulcer cases. The H. pylori bacterium can be found in more than 20% of the American population, and is normally a benign infection. H. pylori dwells and multiplies in the protective mucus layer of the stomach and small intestine, sometimes causing inflammation that ultimately leads to an ulcer. Treatment usually consists of a combination of antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors taken over the course of 1-2 weeks. Therapeutic massage can encourage a more rapid and thorough healing of the affected areas through enhanced circulation, which aids in cell renewal and replenishment.

Other causes of peptic ulcers include excessive use of alcohol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin and ibuprofen. These drugs affect the protective mucous layer of the stomach, allowing acid to eat away at the stomach lining. NSAIDS also hamper the secretion of bicarbonates, which are our bodies’ natural acid reducers. Blood circulation to the stomach is also restricted by the use of NSAIDS, which decreases the renewal and mending of damaged cells. Corporate massage can relieve tension headaches brought on by work related stress and reduce the need for NSAIDS.

Although stress is no longer considered the leading cause of peptic ulcers, it is still considered a culprit and inhibits recovery. High levels of stress cause overproduction of stomach acid, which is the protagonist in ulcer development. Stress also hinders digestion, which can cause even more discomfort for those suffering from gastric ulcers. Correspondingly, stress takes its toll on the body’s ability to heal itself, and those with ulcers must keep their stress levels in check. A chair massage will aid the digestion process and help to maintain normal stomach acid levels.

Chair massage is one of the most immediate ways to reduce stress. Massage releases tension and calms anxiety, which in turn, stems the production of acid in the stomach. It is important to note that abdominal massage is contraindicated in patients with ulcers, due to an increased risk of hemorrhaging, and it is considered safer to concentrate the massage on reflex zones in order to benefit from the pain-reducing benefits. Chair massage increases circulation, which helps to repair damaged cells throughout the body, including the stomach and intestines. Improved circulation from a chair massage also contributes to easier digestion, which reduces abdominal discomfort, common to those with peptic ulcers.

Buying Massage Therapy Tables and chairs for your practice is usually the biggest expense that you’ll have setting up shop and starting your own practice. You already know how to shop for these pieces of equipment, but do you know how to store them? Storing them properly is important in order to make sure that your expensive equipment stays in great condition.

Because buying equipment is so expensive it’s a good idea to get yourself in the habit of taking care of those tables and chairs and storing them properly from the beginning. If you do that you can keep your expensive equipment operating well and looking great for years to come. Here are some tips from experienced massage therapists that you can use to keep your massage tables and chairs in top shape:

Wipe Them Off Every Time

Even if your Massage Therapy Tables is just going into storage overnight or until your next client appointment and even if you ordinarily wipe the table down after every client you should wipe it off before it goes into storage. Use a baby wipe or a makeup removal wipe to make sure there are no stains on the upholstery and to wipe dust off the legs and bottom of the table. Folding table especially should be wiped off frequently. If dust builds up in the folding mechanism the table could stop working as well as it should, so make sure you wipe down the folding mechanism.

Cover them

Furniture covers or even old sheets can be great protectors for Massage Therapy Tables and chairs. Covering the table will help keep dust, dirt and debris off the equipment. It will also prevent fading of the upholstery or pad on top of the table. If you use colored pads or linens make sure that they are also stored in a place where they won’t end up becoming faded. Stationary tables should be covered every evening when they are not being used.

Remove The Accessories

If you’re not using the table take off arm rests, the head rest, steps, or other accessories to prevent unnecessary wear and tear. Store the accessories in a nylon bag or in a plastic case to keep them from getting dirty and to keep the covers clean and inviting. To keep the padded covers from smelling badly put an herbal sachet in the storage bag or sprinkle some fresh herbs in the case.

Getting a massage is an excellent to de-stress and feel better almost immediately. Massages are one of those alternative remedies that can improve your overall physical health, and improve your mental health also. Getting a massage is good for our bodies but what about giving a massage? If you’re looking to give a massage for your partner or spouse, then this article is for you.

There are a few tips that I will share with you in this article that will make giving a massage simple and easy. You should know that you don’t have to get the technique right immediately – just try to focus on the end result. Your goal should be to make your partner feel good and to relax them. Now that we’ve established what your goal should be, let’s take a look at some ways that you can make this goal come to life.

The first thing that you will want to do is use a lubricant. Your hands need to slide loosely across your partner’s body and they will give you the motion that you need to give an effective massage. Using a lubricant almost always makes the massage better, so pick one that is gentle for the skin. Lubricants help to prepare the skin and to protect it from the harsh rubbing that you will be doing.

Now that we’ve established that you need a good lubricant, lets talk about what you don’t want to do. Never use Vaseline to massage your partner. It’s just an ineffective lubricant to put on a person’s body. You should strive to use massage oil. Lotions and petroleum jelly aren’t easily absorbed by the skin. Using Vaseline can actually damage a person’s skin if you’re not careful, so keep this in mind.

When giving the actual massage, to give a good one, you will want to massage the muscle – not the bone. You shouldn’t even aim at massaging the skin; go for the muscle parts as this is the area where your partner is most tense. For example, you should know that you can practice on yourself. Rub your fingers over the skin of your chest and press harder as you move across your chest muscles. You should feel a significant difference between caressing your chest and massaging it.

You want to go for penetration. You may accidentally tickle someone is you just caress the skin, and this is something that you don’t want either. Your goal should be to deliver pleasure to your recipient – not to have them tickle all through the session.

Try your best to stay away from the bones also. Stick with massaging the muscles and you will be good to go.

Good luck with giving a massage to your partner.