To help you with this, consider the following; • framework • weight • ease of transport • upholstery • adjustability • durability • protective carry bag • cost • new versus second hand • warranty • maintenance • you!
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What to Consider When Buying Your First Massage Chair By Pauline Baxter earning a new skill such as Seated Acupressure (On Site) Massage is exciting. You can hardly wait to qualify, get out into the ‘big, bad corporate world’ and secure those contracts that are just waiting for your expertise. It is also a little bit scary as you try and figure out how to approach companies, what length of appointment to offer and not forgetting what to charge! One thing you will definitely need is a massage chair. This brings with it a whole new set of dilemmas. Which make of chair should you buy? What should you pay for a chair?
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Should you buy brand new or second hand? How do you know which is best? So many questions and so many options! The important thing is not to rush into buying the first chair you come across or to buy the cheapest just because it is the cheapest. You need to try out different makes of chair to help you work out what suits your requirements. Your training provider should be able to provide the use of at least two different makes of chair to use during the course for comparison purposes.
Framework / Weight / Ease of transport Most massage chairs fold down to a certain degree and are usually reasonably portable. However, if the framework is heavy then this can potentially cause issues. Will you be carrying the chair on the bus, train or tube? If so, a heavy or large chair could be a problem. You would probably need a massage yourself when you get to your destination! To try and counter this problem, many chairs have wheels or the bag in which the chair sits has wheels. Another alternative is to use a small luggage trolley. This can work reasonably well where the ground is relatively flat and smooth, but can be a challenge on bumpy pavements as the chair can slip to one side. You would just need to ensure the chair is securely tied onto the trolley. If driving, will the chair fit in your car? Perhaps you are able to leave the chair in the company so you don’t need to transport it each time. In which case, a number of additional questions arise: Is the chair kept in a locked store? Who has access to the cupboard? Is your chair insured and if so, under whose insurance? If you decide to leave the chair at the company then ensure you work out an agreement with that company.
