bodycushion on the floor

[Fontofall]

hi, i'm a newbie who's just starting a career in massage therapy. so exciting!! i already got a job in a holistic center. however, they have their own protocols that i have to strictly follow. i don't mind because i like what they do. in any case, i still would like to keep my flow/skills in other modalites i learned in school such as swedish, shiatsu, etc.. i'm thinking about starting a private practice by going to client's home. but, i can't imagine myself lugging around a massage table, so i thought maybe i could use bodycushion instead. does anybody use bodycushion on the floor to perform bodywork instead of using it over the table? and how heavy is full pro system? i live in nyc and probably have to use subway or cab. any comments will be very much appreciated! thanks~

 

[Becky D]

bodycushion on the floor

does anybody use bodycushion on the floor to perform bodywork instead of using it over the table?.......i live in nyc and probably have to use subway or cab. any comments will be very much appreciated! thanks~

Just my personal opinion....I wouldn't want a massage on the floor! And also, from a MT's perspective, unless you go and check out a clients home before hand you won't have any idea what condition their floors are in. Does that sound strange? I don't know. I guess I'm thinking about pets, even when a house is clean you just don't know what's in people's carpets! Also, for elderly, pregnant, hip/knee replacement clients getting on the floor may not be so easy for them.

Steph!

 

[Pompal 09.]

i don't think i like the idea. salemrose makes some good points. you really don't know what's in people's carpets/on the floors. also, if you came to my house to give me a massage and i had to lay on the floor (body cushion on the floor) i'd be ticked. it's also a really bad idea for you. there's no way you could work smart and be pain free.

 

[Greg]

thanks for the inputs. i didn't even think about the floor conditions! i guess i should come up with some other ideas for table.

any suggestions??

 

[clncarplz]

One of the newer, lightweight tables would work if you take a cab. Check in the Tools of the Trade forum for information on those. I really don't know how you would get around on the subway w/a massage table. Some people insist their at-home clients buy a table for themselves. Others give a discount to anyone with their own massage table. That might be your best route. Or, just advertise to your own neighborhood and get a nice table cart. I have one that folds up & goes in the car with my table. I only use it when I'd have to walk a longish distance or get the table up & down stairs, but it certainly makes transporting the table possible (without making me too tired to do a massage!) in those instances. Another option would be to set up in your own home, if that is legal in NYC.

Good luck! You will find a way to make it work.

 

[Renata]

I've tried the body cushions system on the floor and it workrd great!! I dont know about a swedish routine, but doing a shiatsu massage was really easy. The client's neck didnt get sore lieing to one side and the compressions of the back seemed more comfortable..(i was working w/ a woman and she even said her chest felt more comfortable on the cushions.) I still found the stretching and R.O.M. moves still were easy to do. In regards to placeing the cushions on the floor...put down a clean sheet first... Then you'd know the working area will be clean. Or, just ask to vacuum the area first. I'm sure they wouldnt mind if they knew the reasons why.. Good luck!

 

[Not I]

I would definitely go with a table. Working on the floor, unless it was a modality that you were trained how to work properly on the floor such as shitasu, I think it would be detrimental to your body mechanics, and your body will pay for it in the long run. Just get a really good table cart, the one with the big wheels - there are many threads on the subject.

and as a side note my brother is a cop in NYC on the subways... and he has seen people with their tables traveling in mass transit. I would just recommend getting a very lightweight table - which there are also threads about. I personally have the Oakworks Wellspring, and it is a lightweight to carry... and I have carried it up many stairs (with a significant knee injury)!!!

But even if I was a client in my own home, I would not want to be massaged on my floor, no matter how good you were and how much I was paying you. And instantly want to know where your table was... which you would also want to make sure that you give them fair warning so that you don't get told to get out of their house!

 

[Hey Arnold!]

thanks for the inputs. i didn't even think about the floor conditions! i guess i should come up with some other ideas for table.

any suggestions??

Here are a few thoughts:

You could consider training in the following areas -

• Thai Massage -
  http://www.zenthaimassage.com
  http://www.lotuspalm.com/
  
  (note: the above are two new links that our members have mentioned on other posts, so they should not have any "trojans" like others I had googled that Robyn had referred to)
  
• Fijian Barefoot Massage -
  http://olympicmassage.com/courses/
  
• Barefoot Massage -
  http://www.deeperwork.com/
  http://www.chavutti.com/

For an extrememly light table, here are a few, but you might want to look at the dynamic load for each one, in order to get what you need.

Ultra Light, Inc / Olympic Custom - 15 1/2 lbs http://www.ultralightcorp.com/

Pices Pro / New Wave II Lite - 20 1/2 lbs http://www.piscespro.com/tables.html

Oakworks / The Advanta - Weighs: 23-27 Pounds http://www.oakworks.com/

Stronglite / Alumilite II - 25 lbs. http://www.stronglite.com/

Golden Ratio / Mike's Light - 25 lbs http://www.goldenratio.com/

Earthlite / Spirit LTX - 25 lbs http://www.earthlite.com/

Custom Craftworks / Aria - 25 lbs http://www.customcraftworks.com/


This should get you started and there is a
List of Table/Chair Manufacturers here.

 

[fljoe]

Jwon,

I just noticed the post Question about Ashiatsu (AOBT) in Techniques, etc. that may be of interest to you.

Maybe you could get in touch with the poster.

sooooo...I am now using my body cusion on the floor, in the hallway so that I can push and lean against the walls, and I have modified my ashi treatment to accomodate. I do it with the client clothed, so it is basically just serious compression and CFF, not much (if any) MFR or gliding, obviously.

I now Michelle of Ahh...Shiatsu teaches a seated ashi...(I have not taken it yet, because I don't think it would provide enough "umph" for these sado-masichist clients I seem to attract) But I think it would be a fabulous alternative if you are in a situation where upper body strength, purchasing bars, or setting up your own set, are an issue. I would suggest getting a body cushion system. We use them for all kinds of things, so it would be a wise long-term investment.

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Jwon,Over the years I've contemplated this thread and tried to keep an eye out for new and helpful items.I just came across this today - Body Cushion Bakpak Carry Bag http://www.massageking.com/products/Bak ... ak/990/1/1

Jwon,Over the years I've contemplated this thread and tried to keep an eye out for new and helpful items.I just came across this today - [b]Body Cushion Bakpak Carry Bag [/b][img]http://www.massageking.com/images/1360/260/Body%20Support%20Systems%20BodyCushion%20Deluxe%20BakPak.jpghttp://www.massageking.com/products/BakPak/Body-Support-Systems-BodyCushion-Deluxe-BakPak/990/1/1











Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:41 am














Texas-gal






 
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Jwon,

I found this website of a member today. It may be of interest to you.

Insightfultouch
http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/pro ... ile&u=4150

http://www.insightfultouch.com/

It appears they use the body cushion on the floor with a mat underneath.

Jwon,

I found this website of a member today. It may be of interest to you.

Insightfultouch
http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4150

http://www.insightfultouch.com/

It appears they use the body cushion on the floor with a mat underneath.











Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:06 am














Texas-gal






 
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Jwon,

I just noticed the post Question about Ashiatsu (AOBT) in Techniques, etc. that may be of interest to you.

Maybe you could get in touch with the poster.

Kneadfulthings wrote:sooooo...I am now using my body cusion on the floor, in the hallway so that I can push and lean against the walls, and I have modified my ashi treatment to accomodate. I do it with the client clothed, so it is basically just serious compression and CFF, not much (if any) MFR or gliding, obviously.I now Michelle of Ahh...Shiatsu teaches a seated ashi...(I have not taken it yet, because I don't think it would provide enough "umph" for these sado-masichist clients I seem to attract) But I think it would be a fabulous alternative if you are in a situation where upper body strength, purchasing bars, or setting up your own set, are an issue. I would suggest getting a body cushion system. We use them for all kinds of things, so it would be a wise long-term investment.

Jwon,

I just noticed the post Question about Ashiatsu (AOBT) in Techniques, etc. that may be of interest to you.

Maybe you could get in touch with the poster.

sooooo...I am now using my body cusion on the floor, in the hallway so that I can push and lean against the walls, and I have modified my ashi treatment to accomodate. I do it with the client clothed, so it is basically just serious compression and CFF, not much (if any) MFR or gliding, obviously.I now Michelle of Ahh...Shiatsu teaches a seated ashi...(I have not taken it yet, because I don't think it would provide enough "umph" for these sado-masichist clients I seem to attract) But I think it would be a fabulous alternative if you are in a situation where upper body strength, purchasing bars, or setting up your own set, are an issue. I would suggest getting a body cushion system. We use them for all kinds of things, so it would be a wise long-term investment.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:34 am














Texas-gal






 
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Jwon wrote:thanks for the inputs. i didn't even think about the floor conditions! i guess i should come up with some other ideas for table. any suggestions??

Here are a few thoughts:

You could consider training in the following areas -


Thai Massage -www.zenthaimassage.comhttp://www.lotuspalm.com/(note: the above are two new links that our members have mentioned on other posts, so they should not have any "trojans" like others I had googled that Robyn had referred to)Fijian Barefoot Massage - http://olympicmassage.com/courses/ Barefoot Massage - http://www.deeperwork.com/http://www.chavutti.com/



For an extrememly light table, here are a few, but you might want to look at the dynamic load for each one, in order to get what you need.

Ultra Light, Inc / Olympic Custom - 15 1/2 lbs http://www.ultralightcorp.com/

Pices Pro / New Wave II Lite - 20 1/2 lbs http://www.piscespro.com/tables.html

Oakworks / The Advanta - Weighs: 23-27 Pounds http://www.oakworks.com/

Stronglite / Alumilite II - 25 lbs. http://www.stronglite.com/

Golden Ratio / Mike's Light - 25 lbs http://www.goldenratio.com/

Earthlite / Spirit LTX - 25 lbs http://www.earthlite.com/

Custom Craftworks / Aria - 25 lbs http://www.customcraftworks.com/


This should get you started and there is a
List of Table/Chair Manufacturers here.

thanks for the inputs. i didn't even think about the floor conditions! i guess i should come up with some other ideas for table. any suggestions??

Here are a few thoughts:

You could consider training in the following areas -

• Thai Massage -http://www.zenthaimassage.comhttp://www.lotuspalm.com/(note: the above are two new links that our members have mentioned on other posts, so they should not have any "trojans" like others I had googled that Robyn had referred to)
• Fijian Barefoot Massage - http://olympicmassage.com/courses/
• Barefoot Massage - http://www.deeperwork.com/http://www.chavutti.com/

For an extrememly light table, here are a few, but you might want to look at the dynamic load for each one, in order to get what you need.

Ultra Light, Inc / Olympic Custom - 15 1/2 lbs http://www.ultralightcorp.com/

Pices Pro / New Wave II Lite - 20 1/2 lbs http://www.piscespro.com/tables.html

Oakworks / The Advanta - Weighs: 23-27 Pounds http://www.oakworks.com/

Stronglite / Alumilite II - 25 lbs. http://www.stronglite.com/

Golden Ratio / Mike's Light - 25 lbs http://www.goldenratio.com/

Earthlite / Spirit LTX - 25 lbs http://www.earthlite.com/

Custom Craftworks / Aria - 25 lbs http://www.customcraftworks.com/


This should get you started and there is a
List of Table/Chair Manufacturers here.











Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:44 am














Pandoras_Gift






 
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I would definitely go with a table. Working on the floor, unless it was a modality that you were trained how to work properly on the floor such as shitasu, I think it would be detrimental to your body mechanics, and your body will pay for it in the long run. Just get a really good table cart, the one with the big wheels - there are many threads on the subject.

and as a side note my brother is a cop in NYC on the subways... and he has seen people with their tables traveling in mass transit. I would just recommend getting a very lightweight table - which there are also threads about. I personally have the Oakworks Wellspring, and it is a lightweight to carry... and I have carried it up many stairs (with a significant knee injury)!!!

But even if I was a client in my own home, I would not want to be massaged on my floor, no matter how good you were and how much I was paying you. And instantly want to know where your table was... which you would also want to make sure that you give them fair warning so that you don't get told to get out of their house!

I would definitely go with a table. Working on the floor, unless it was a modality that you were trained how to work properly on the floor such as shitasu, I think it would be detrimental to your body mechanics, and your body will pay for it in the long run. Just get a really good table cart, the one with the big wheels - there are many threads on the subject.

and as a side note my brother is a cop in NYC on the subways... and he has seen people with their tables traveling in mass transit. I would just recommend getting a very lightweight table - which there are also threads about. I personally have the Oakworks Wellspring, and it is a lightweight to carry... and I have carried it up many stairs (with a significant knee injury)!!!

But even if I was a client in my own home, I would not want to be massaged on my floor, no matter how good you were and how much I was paying you. And instantly want to know where your table was... which you would also want to make sure that you give them fair warning so that you don't get told to get out of their house!











Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:50 pm














ISLANDZEN






 
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I've tried the body cushions system on the floor and it workrd great!! I dont know about a swedish routine, but doing a shiatsu massage was really easy. The client's neck didnt get sore lieing to one side and the compressions of the back seemed more comfortable..(i was working w/ a woman and she even said her chest felt more comfortable on the cushions.) I still found the stretching and R.O.M. moves still were easy to do. In regards to placeing the cushions on the floor...put down a clean sheet first... Then you'd know the working area will be clean. Or, just ask to vacuum the area first. I'm sure they wouldnt mind if they knew the reasons why.. Good luck!

I've tried the body cushions system on the floor and it workrd great!! I dont know about a swedish routine, but doing a shiatsu massage was really easy. The client's neck didnt get sore lieing to one side and the compressions of the back seemed more comfortable..(i was working w/ a woman and she even said her chest felt more comfortable on the cushions.) I still found the stretching and R.O.M. moves still were easy to do. In regards to placeing the cushions on the floor...put down a clean sheet first... Then you'd know the working area will be clean. Or, just ask to vacuum the area first. I'm sure they wouldnt mind if they knew the reasons why.. Good luck!











Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:45 pm














Rose of Sharon






 
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One of the newer, lightweight tables would work if you take a cab. Check in the Tools of the Trade forum for information on those. I really don't know how you would get around on the subway w/a massage table. Some people insist their at-home clients buy a table for themselves. Others give a discount to anyone with their own massage table. That might be your best route. Or, just advertise to your own neighborhood and get a nice table cart. I have one that folds up & goes in the car with my table. I only use it when I'd have to walk a longish distance or get the table up & down stairs, but it certainly makes transporting the table possible (without making me too tired to do a massage!) in those instances. Another option would be to set up in your own home, if that is legal in NYC.

Good luck! You will find a way to make it work.

One of the newer, lightweight tables would work if you take a cab. Check in the Tools of the Trade forum for information on those. I really don't know how you would get around on the subway w/a massage table. Some people insist their at-home clients buy a table for themselves. Others give a discount to anyone with their own massage table. That might be your best route. Or, just advertise to your own neighborhood and get a nice table cart. I have one that folds up & goes in the car with my table. I only use it when I'd have to walk a longish distance or get the table up & down stairs, but it certainly makes transporting the table possible (without making me too tired to do a massage!) in those instances. Another option would be to set up in your own home, if that is legal in NYC.

Good luck! You will find a way to make it work.











Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:12 pm














Jwon






 
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thanks for the inputs. i didn't even think about the floor conditions! i guess i should come up with some other ideas for table.

any suggestions??

thanks for the inputs. i didn't even think about the floor conditions! i guess i should come up with some other ideas for table.

any suggestions??











Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 7:00 am














terab






 
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i don't think i like the idea. salemrose makes some good points. you really don't know what's in people's carpets/on the floors. also, if you came to my house to give me a massage and i had to lay on the floor (body cushion on the floor) i'd be ticked. it's also a really bad idea for you. there's no way you could work smart and be pain free.

i don't think i like the idea. salemrose makes some good points. you really don't know what's in people's carpets/on the floors. also, if you came to my house to give me a massage and i had to lay on the floor (body cushion on the floor) i'd be ticked. it's also a really bad idea for you. there's no way you could work smart and be pain free.











Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:48 pm














SalemRose






 
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Jwon wrote: does anybody use bodycushion on the floor to perform bodywork instead of using it over the table?.......i live in nyc and probably have to use subway or cab. any comments will be very much appreciated! thanks~

Just my personal opinion....I wouldn't want a massage on the floor! And also, from a MT's perspective, unless you go and check out a clients home before hand you won't have any idea what condition their floors are in. Does that sound strange? I don't know. I guess I'm thinking about pets, even when a house is clean you just don't know what's in people's carpets! Also, for elderly, pregnant, hip/knee replacement clients getting on the floor may not be so easy for them.

Steph!

does anybody use bodycushion on the floor to perform bodywork instead of using it over the table?.......i live in nyc and probably have to use subway or cab. any comments will be very much appreciated! thanks~

Just my personal opinion....I wouldn't want a massage on the floor! And also, from a MT's perspective, unless you go and check out a clients home before hand you won't have any idea what condition their floors are in. Does that sound strange? I don't know. I guess I'm thinking about pets, even when a house is clean you just don't know what's in people's carpets! Also, for elderly, pregnant, hip/knee replacement clients getting on the floor may not be so easy for them.

Steph!











Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:35 pm














Jwon






 
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bodycushion on the floor
 













hi, i'm a newbie who's just starting a career in massage therapy. so exciting!! i already got a job in a holistic center. however, they have their own protocols that i have to strictly follow. i don't mind because i like what they do. in any case, i still would like to keep my flow/skills in other modalites i learned in school such as swedish, shiatsu, etc.. i'm thinking about starting a private practice by going to client's home. but, i can't imagine myself lugging around a massage table, so i thought maybe i could use bodycushion instead. does anybody use bodycushion on the floor to perform bodywork instead of using it over the table? and how heavy is full pro system? i live in nyc and probably have to use subway or cab. any comments will be very much appreciated! thanks~

hi, i'm a newbie who's just starting a career in massage therapy. so exciting!! i already got a job in a holistic center. however, they have their own protocols that i have to strictly follow. i don't mind because i like what they do. in any case, i still would like to keep my flow/skills in other modalites i learned in school such as swedish, shiatsu, etc.. i'm thinking about starting a private practice by going to client's home. but, i can't imagine myself lugging around a massage table, so i thought maybe i could use bodycushion instead. does anybody use bodycushion on the floor to perform bodywork instead of using it over the table? and how heavy is full pro system? i live in nyc and probably have to use subway or cab. any comments will be very much appreciated! thanks~











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[itisabeccathing]

Jwon,

I found this website of a member today. It may be of interest to you.

Insightfultouch
http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4150

http://www.insightfultouch.com/

It appears they use the body cushion on the floor with a mat underneath.

 

[Raging Female]

bodycushion on the floor

Jwon,

Over the years I've contemplated this thread and tried to keep an eye out for new and helpful items.

I just came across this today - Body Cushion Bakpak Carry Bag

http://www.massageking.com/products/BakPak/Body-Support-Systems-BodyCushion-Deluxe-BakPak/990/1/1