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The Top 5 Considerations When Choosing a Portable Reiki Table
As new Reiki practitioners and Reiki masters become certified, their next step is often to start looking for a Reiki table to purchase. But without a lot of experience with various tables, it can be hard to know what to look for in a good portable Reiki table. If this describes you, please read on and learn the top features to consider when choosing a Reiki table.
Five important features to consider when choosing a Reiki table:
- Reiki Endplates - A common first question is, "What is the difference between a portable Reiki table and a portable massage therapy table?" There is one main difference, and that is the end plates on the tables. Since Reiki practitioners spend a lot of time sitting at the heads and feet of their clients, Reiki tables have what are called "Reiki endplates" (or "ultimate access end panels" if you are choosing an Oakworks table). These endplates are shaped like an arch, so as the practitioner is sitting at the end of the table, his legs will comfortably fit beneath the table. This helps prevent back pain as it allows the practitioner to sit straight on facing the table, without twisting his body with his legs to the side. Although standard endplates are fine on a portable massage therapy table since massage therapists typically stand while working near the client's head and feet, standard endplates will not work well in a Reiki practice.
- Table Weight - If you will only be practicing in one location, a heavier table will be fine, as long as you don't need to move it around very often. But, if you will be traveling to meet your clients, the table's weight becomes an issue. Even if they are classified as "portable", Reiki tables vary in weight considerably, from as low as 23 pounds to as high as 42 pounds or more. When you need to carry the table from place to place, including loading it into and out of your car, an extra 10 or more pounds can put a significant strain on your body.
- Face Rest - Although it doesn't directly impact the practitioner, choosing the best face rest will make a big difference in the comfort of the client. A stationary face rest assumes that all necks and heads are comfortable in the same position, but we all know that isn't true. Look for a face rest that easily adjusts up and down to suit the needs of the client.
- Table Width - Again, this won't impact you as much as your clients (although a wider table will be slightly heavier), but many clients prefer to have their arms lying next to their body rather than hanging down off of the table, so to accommodate all sizes, a wider table is suggested. Widths vary from 24" to 36", with standard sizes between 28" and 31". Many practitioners find that a 30" or 31" width works well.
- Table Height – This feature is especially important for taller practitioners. Most tables are adjustable, but there are still ranges within each table. For instance, there are tables that adjust in height from 17" to 26", while others adjust from 26" to 36". A standard height range is 24" to 34", and this seems to work well for most practitioners. But, if you are very tall keep in mind that tables with higher height ranges are available.
Although there are many other features of portable Reiki tables (such as fabric, padding, table shape, and frame material), these five are the top features to consider when purchasing your first table.
About the Author
Sheri Novak is a Reiki practitioner and the owner of www.TeagaMassageTables.com, the online portable Reiki and massage table store, featuring beautiful, made-in-America, Oakworks tables.
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