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Massage Therapy Supplies
Essential Massage Therapy Supplies Every Massage Therapist
Needs
If you are graduating from massage therapy school, or are doing so soon, chances are you are looking forward to
opening your own business, servicing clients. However, before you can do that, you will need to make sure that you
have the massage therapy supplies you need to get started. Here is a list of massage therapy supplies every
masseuse needs to get started:
• A massage table. If you have specialized in a specific form of massage, for example, shiatsu, you will need to
buy a table that caters for that sort of massage. Of all your massage therapy supplies, this should be your biggest
investment – so make sure you get a good table!
• Massage stools are another item that is essential to many massage therapy supplies list. These low, wheeled
stools allow you to move easily and quietly around your client. Definitely an investment worth considering.
• Towels, robes and sheets are another group of massage therapy supplies you will want to invest in, and again, buy
the best quality you can afford, and enough to ensure client hygiene.
• Creams, lotions and oils are also important massage therapy supplies, and you should look for quality products,
that are hypoallergenic if possible, in case any of your clients have sensitive skins.
• Mood enhancing items, like CD’s of soothing music, and scented candles, are other massage therapy supplies you
might like to look into. They enhance the experience for your client, and give you a more pleasant environment to
work in!
• If you are planning to offer in house massage services, you will need to add a portable massage table, or a
massage pad or pillow, which can be used on any table top, to your list of massage therapy supplies. As with all
your equipment, you should make sure that whatever you buy, it’s sturdy, durable, and easy to keep clean, as well
as transport.
• If you are going to be doing treatments at client’s homes, another great investment is a large tote bag, which
can carry your oils, lotions, towels and sheets, and even your portable table.
Of course, this list is simply a very basic look at massage therapy supplies. As your business grows, or you begin
to specialize in other areas of massage, you are likely to add items to your core massage therapy supplies. For
instance, you may decide to begin doing hot stone massage, or you may get involved in sports massage treatment,
which would require new equipment and supplies.
The good news is that there are plenty of companies out there who manufacture and supply massage therapy supplies.
Most cities will have at least one supplier, and there are many sites online where you can compare and order
massage therapy supplies, including tables and other furniture.
So shop around, do a little research, and find a few suppliers that you like, and you should never have a problem
finding exactly the massage therapy supplies you want, at a price you can live with.
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