What Are My Choices?

By Editorial Staff
May 29, 2009

What Are My Choices?

By Editorial Staff
May 29, 2009


You've made the decision to become a massage therapist and invested a lot of money in your education, practice location, marketing, and everything else you need to be successful. Now what? Where can you find information on products, continuing education information and other goods and services to help your practice grow? "What Are My Choices?" is a periodic column that gives you the information you need, straight from the experts - the companies themselves. This installment focuses on companies that offer tables, mats, yoga supplies, cushions, pillows, and ergonomic aids - all important components of a successful massage practice.


Beauty with Nature: Great White Bottling Inc. / Beauty with Nature has been making products especially for massage practitioners since 1995. We focus on products that maintain the maximum purity possible and are very competitive in the marketplace. Products include: Massage lotion, massage oil, massage balm, essential oils, paraffin wax, oil-removing laundry detergent, visco-memory foam pillows, massage tables, private labeling. Tel: 888-295-6457; E-mail: support@greatwhitebottling.com.

Belvedere USA Corporation: Belvedere USA Corporation offers an array of salon and spa products, including seating, wood, glass and steel cabinetry; desks and retail displays; spa equipment, including pedicare systems, hydrotherapy tubs and massage products; and nail care including manicure tables with corresponding seating and storage. The Belvedere product lineup features the Mirage Pedicare System, a comprehensive footcare system that offers one-touch electronic cleaning and disinfecting, a proprietary disinfectant and a tubular steel frame. Products include: Footcare, Mirage Pediare System, Alexandria Pedicare Station, Cleopatra Pedicare Station, Victoria Pedicare Station, Martinique Massage Table, Antiqua Massage Table, St. Thomas Massage Table, St. Croix Massage Table, Ultra Electric Table, Ultra Hydraulic Table, Carmel Nail Table, Cosmos Nail Table, Royale Hydrotherapy Tub, Equinox Hydrotherapy Tub, Diane Hydrotherapy Tub, Vichy Shower and Wet Table, Steamy Wonder Therapy Tent, and Turnkey spaces planning and facility design services. Tel: 815-544-3131 E-mail: info@belvedereusa.com; Web: www.belvedereusa.com.

BodySense: Aromatherapy Hot/Cold products combine the benefits of moist heat and aromatherapy. Each contains aromatic herbs and spices, carefully selected for their healing properties, and rice for its moisture content and weight. BodySense offers 26 product items with 8 different formulas or combinations of herbs and spices. Our product line ranges form NeckEase, Sinus Pack, Eye Pillows, FootEase, Packs, Wraps, Toys and a bamboo flute CD. Tel: 877-816-3615; E-mail: sales@shopbodysense.com; Web: www.shopbodysense.com.

EarthGear Therapeutic Innovations: EarthGear is committed to offering the best value in professional massage therapy equipment and supplies. Our collective ambition is to provide massage therapy equipment that is intelligent in design, solid in performance, and exceptional in value. Every EarthGear product is designed and tested to withstand the rigors of professional use, and is skillfully crafted from quality materials, and EarthGear's commitment to quality is backed by an industry leading lifetime warranty. Products offered: professional quality portable massage tables, an on-site massage chair, desktop massage support unit, quality massage therapy accessories including pneumatic stools, bolsters, carry cases, oil holsters, fleece pads, and disposable headrest covers. Tel: 800-508-1937; E-mail: sales@earthgear.com; Web: www.earthgear.com.

Massage King: Tel: 800-290-3932; Web: www.massageking.com.

Massage Supply Company: Tel: 866-497-4856; Web: www.massagesupplyco.com.

MassageWarehouse.com: Tel: 800-910-9955; Web: www.massagewarehouse.com.

Oakworks: Tel: 800-558-8850; Web: www.oakworks.com.

OPTP: OPTP, a leader in the industry for over 25 years, offers a large selection of health, fitness and rehabilitation products. Including massage, stretching, trigger point, foam rollers, Swiss exercise balls, balance boards, women's health, resistive exercise band products and resources and more! Tel: 800-367-7393; E-mail: customerservice@optp.com; Web: www.optp.com.

Steam Sauna: Manufacturer of commercial and residential steam generators and custom pre-cut cedar sauna rooms for over 30 years. Steam Sauna offers such advanced features as the Automatic Power Flush and the 2-in-1 System for commercial grade units. Supplier to the finest spas, resorts and fitness clubs throughout North America. Tel: 866-937-2862; Email: info@steam-sauna.com; Web: www.steam-sauna.com.

Stronglite Massage Tables: Laney and John Lloyd, a massage therapist and a mechanical engineer founded Stronglite in 1986. This combination of talents led to the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, strength and durability in bodywork equipment - Strong and light - it's a combination our customers have always asked for in equipment, so it's what we deliver. Durable, lightweight and maneuverable, our tables and chairs are engineered for the peak performance of your business. Products include: High-value portable massage tables and chairs plus table and chair accessories such as bolsters, end & side extensions, sternum pads, sheets, fleece pads, carrying cases, and heatable/chillable Warm Whiskers pillows. Tel: 800-289-5487; E-mail: sales@stronglite.com; Web: www.stronglite.com.

Tatum Tables: Tel: 800-895-5487; Web: www.tatumtable.com.


If your company offers products or services to the massage profession and you would like to be listed in "What Are My Choices," please contact Massage Today at 800-324-7758 or sales@mpamedia.com.