To experience the benefits of massage therapy, you don’t have to get a full session on a massage table. Many massage therapists are trained in chair massage. The client sits in a specially designed, padded massage chair while the therapist works on the body through the clothes. Chair massage provides the same benefits as a table session. The Associated Bodywork and Massage professionals note that their craft helps pain relief, increases enhanced immunity, and promotes relaxation.
Expanded Accessibility
Not everyone is able to lie on a massage table. Chair massage is an optimal way to let these clients enjoy the benefits of massage therapy without risking injury or discomfort. For example, as a pregnant woman progresses in her term, she cannot lie face down on a massage table unless it is specially equipped. A massage chair can accommodate a pregnant client without complications.
Clothing
Since clients keep their clothes on during this bodywork, chair massages are a good option for those who are uncomfortable disrobing for a standard Swedish session. Because the massage recipient is fully dressed, the therapist doesn’t need to worry about having a changing area or storage room for linens and towels.
Cost
A full body chair massage can typically be performed in 30 minutes. These sessions are less costly then a similar massage performed on a table, because less preparation and equipment is required to complete the session.
Versatility in Location
Chair massage lets you receive massage therapy in settings that are not large enough for a full size massage table. Massage chairs are light, portable, and easily set up, so you can create a massage station in office settings, outdoors, and in small spaces.
