What equipment do i need please?

[?AquaStar?]

Hi All,

I am opening some rooms for massage - and i would like to know what equipment is needed please??

Do we need a sink for example, or would a water bowl be ok?

What other things do we need please?

Thanks

 

[Arthur.]

Id say you would definetly need a sink. Just think of it.......how inconvenient would it be for the therapist. Even if you wan to make a cup of tea/coffee?

You could pick up a cheap seond hand sink and give it a scrub and a plumber wouldnt cost to much i reclon.

May I ask what type of tables you will be using?

 

[Girly Man]

drinks would be brought to the room on request.

i was wondering whether for the actual treatment a sink would be required?

 

[oweaponx]

I work in a centre where there are 3 practice rooms - 1 has a sink (old butler sink that was rescued from a skip - looks quite good with tasteful taps!). The rooms without sinks are OK too - whilst the therapist is cleaning hands, clients can either dress or un-dress in privacy (no room for screens in the room).

 

[Ericho]

Tim,

Your website indicates that you will be offering a range of body therapies including acupunture & massage. As a therapist, I would generally expect hand-washing facilities to be available within the treatment area, that way I don't have to worry about cross-contamination by touching door handles leaving between treatments. Also in the event of spills etc I can deal with them without having to leave the client.

Have you checked to see if there are any Health & Safety or local council regulations that apply to centres and salons?

derekw

 

[Tomas]

I've only just started my HM course, but I believe we were told if you are offering massage you also have to have a shower available incase the client wants to remove the oils/lotions after the treatment... might be worth looking into with the council?
Good luck with your business.