| Summary: | | | | Massage Table Width |
| - For taller clients and for using the face portal, | | | | The width you need depends on your size and |
| choose a longer table. For shorter clients and | | | | body mechanics. The industry standard is about |
| lighter weight, you may be able to get by with a | | | | 30 inches wide, but the average width can range |
| shorter length. | | | | anywhere from 27 to 32 inches. Taller therapists |
| - The best width depends on the size and | | | | sometimes prefer a wider width, while shorter |
| comfort of both therapist and client. Typical width | | | | therapists usually prefer a narrow or standard |
| ranges from 27 to 32 inches. | | | | width. The more narrow the width, the easier it |
| - The best height is adjustable, usually within a | | | | will be for the therapist to reach the client, but |
| 10-inch range. Choose a height range based on | | | | the table must be wide enough to fully support |
| your own height. | | | | the client and provide the right amount of |
| Massage Table Length | | | | comfort. |
| The industry standard for length is currently 73 | | | | If only a few of your clients require a wide width, |
| inches. However, if you work with tall clients or | | | | consider adding side arm extenders to make your |
| clients of varying height and size, you may | | | | larger clients comfortable without sacrificing your |
| appreciate a massage table that is longer than the | | | | back and legs. Don't sacrifice your posture and |
| industry standard. With a massage table length of | | | | ergonomics with a table that is too wide. You can |
| 77 inches, you will be able to accommodate | | | | only provide healing for your clients if you care |
| almost any client. | | | | for your own health and well-being first. |
| If you use a face portal instead of a face cradle, | | | | Massage Table Height |
| you may need a longer table to comfortably | | | | Most massage tables can adjust to a range of |
| accommodate your clients. Extended length is also | | | | different heights. The range is typically includes a |
| helpful for sports massage, where many of your | | | | 10-inch span, such as 24 to 34 inches. Make sure |
| clients may be tall athletes. | | | | the table you buy will adjust to the right height |
| If you are looking for a lightweight portable table | | | | for your working comfort. Give yourself a little |
| for mobile massage, a shorter table can help cut | | | | extra room for error, as well. For example, if you |
| back on overall weight. The face cradle adds up | | | | set your table height at 28 inches, choose a |
| to 12 inches in length to your table, so if you | | | | massage table that adjusts to as low as 26 or 27 |
| always use the face cradle for your clients, you | | | | inches. |
| may not need any extra length. | | | | |