Table massage | Chair massage | |
Areas treated: | Full body:Head, face, jaw, neck, shoulders, back, arms, hands, upper chest, breast, abdomen, pelvic girdle, hips, gluteals, legs, and feet. | Primarily upper body:Head, neck, shoulders, back, arms, hands, face, and upper chest. Lower body can be treated although table massage is more effective for that. |
Benefits: | Full relaxation of the entire body.Can be energizing if that’s the goal. All muscle groups can be treated. | Quick way to release tension in your neck, shoulders, forearms, and hands.Convenient for people on the go. |
Clothes: | Your choice.You can be fully clothed or fully disrobed under linens. | Fully clothed. |
Techniques: | Lotion can be used allowing for long soft strokes and deep kneading. Full access to muscle groups. Among other techniques, Trigger Point Release, lymphatic drainage, fascial release may be used. Pressure can be deep on any area being treated. | Lotion is not typically used, but can be used on exposed areas being treated. Techniques are local to specific muscles. Kneading and compressions are the two techniques used most. Trigger point therapy and fascial release can be used. Pressure is deepest on the back due to the positioning of the client. |
Materials needed: | TableLinens Pillows & bolsters Lotion Private location (for disrobing) | ChairLotion (for exposed areas being treated) |
Price& timing: | There is more involved in the setup and tear-down of a table massage. The fee ranges from $110.00+HST to $220.00+HST depending on the length of time you choose. A minimum of 60 minutes is required. | There is less involved in the setup and tear-down of a chair massage. The fee ranges from $50+HST to $150.00+HST depending on the length of time you choose. A minimum of 30 minutes is required. |