hi
just wondering what type of seat other therapists use for indian head massage? most normal chairs have high backs which makes it difficult to get to the scapula properly. i was wondering if a saddle stool would be any good? any suggestions appreciated.
lilyflower x 🙂
Hi lilyflower
Chairs for IHM are very much a personal choice:
Stools are useful and portable, but have no back support.
Office chairs that are padded, on 4 fixed legs, and with a low back are ideal.
Director canvas chair is an interesting option.
On-site massage chairs are expensive and can rise the client up too high to do a good job on the head, but ideal for neck, shoulder and upper back work. Some clients like these chairs, some think there scarry like sometime out of a torture chamber!
Personally I like a padded stool partly because there is no back to get in the way, and I use other techniques such as Thai & Tuina.
Best Wishes
RP
I've used a therapists stool before and like Reiki Pixie said they don't give any support, when I used it I felt that the client didn't relax. Now I use a typist/office chair that my old man dropped the back down on and that is idea because it give's the client some support while also letting me get anywhere that I want to with in reason.
Think I only paid about £10 second hand for the chair, just go and ask in any offices if their'e got an old office chair that you could have or buy from.
Cis
I used a canvas director's chair which is the ideal height and all my clients think it's comfortable. If I go to peoples houses, I tend to use one of their chairs though.
I've got a fold-up wooden chair from IKEA which I put cushions for comfort
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