Turn your portable into an electric lift massage table

Oakworks launched this new product called the Proluxe Convertible.  This was modeled after their existing line of Proluxe electric lift massage tables and spa tables.  Basically they kept the electric lift and designed a universal platform that you can mount your portable massage table to.  Check out the convertible video on our website for more info and a demonstration of how this works.

The price is sub one thousand and Massage-Tools is currently offering a free shipping special through the month of September.  An electric lift massage table can truly be a career and back saver.  Use the foot or optional hand control to lower the table so the client can easily get on, then lift the table at the touch of a button to your desired working height.  A lot of therapists don't recognize they're working at the wrong height until it's too late.  Their back can start to hurt and they end up in more pain the people coming in for massage services.

This will work with most portable massage tables.  However, they must have shiatsu release cables so that the legs can fold underneath and the table can lay completely flat.  It's my experience that most wooden massage tables on the market have the shiatsu release functionality, but definitely check to make sure yours does.  On the other hand, most aluminum or metal framed massage tables do not seem to have this feature, due to their different cabling and design.  Be sure to give us a call if you have any questions before buying the Proluxe convertible or any other electric lift massage table.

Facial Steamers - 2 in 1 vs. Steamer and Mag Lamp?

If you're like a lot of people, you might be interested in getting a facial steamer mag light combo to save space.  This can be a good space saver, but often times you end up with a problem if the facial steamer or mag lamp goes bad.

Make sure you get a facial steamer with mag lamp attachment mount.  This way you can swap out the lamp if you want.  It's important to make sure that you get a facial steamer with a wide enough base to support the lamp.  Do not try to mount the magnifying lamp on a steamer without the wide base or it will tip over!  This will break your equipment and worse, possibly injur a client.

If you've got room, go with a separate steamer and magnifying lamp...each with their own stand.  It's easier for maintenace and you can upgrade in the future if you want.  If you must save space, just make sure you're using a lamp mount made specifically for the steamer your buying and also make sure the lamp will work together with this steamer.  Some lamps have longer than normal arms and will also result in tipping.

We carry a wide selection of facial steamers and magnifying lamps at Massage-Tools.com

Looking To Buy The Best Spa Equipment

A day spa or skin care clinic is a great way to establish a successful career as an esthetician, massage therapist or Day Spa owner and earn some big money. Ask any established professional and you will find out how well you can do, provided you start with the right location and spa equipment. Arguably, one of the most important aspects of a starting a day spa, massage therapy or decent skin care practice is to buy the best quality equipment. Not many people, despite being quite skilled, realize the importance of high quality equipment like massage tables, spa tables or facial steamers. As a result, their practice usually fails to get off the ground.

Buying good quality equipment like massage tables etc is a one time investment. You can spend a bit more if you consider the total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the equipment will more than provide you a reasonable rate of return. You won’t have to spend a lot of money on the maintenance and operation of high quality massage tables, spa tables or facial steamers. This also includes the overall energy cost as well as cost of spares and consumables.

Massage tables, spa tables or facial steamers are a one time buy. You do not want to invest money in this type of equipment on a recurring basis. Plus if, any of this equipment goes out of commission, even for a day, your business will suffer a considerable setback and missed appointments. This means that you can not accept even one of your massage tables, spa tables or facial steamers going out of service for even the shortest amount of time!

In order to find the best quality massage tables, spa tables or facial steamers, you should talk with people who are already using this equipment. Some of these may be your competitors but if they can help you, don’t be afraid to look around and ask for advice to see what other people are using.