Some kinds of massage, like shiatsu or Thai massage, have to be practiced on the floor.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you don’t have to buy an extra massage mat just for these cases?

This is in fact where the shiatsu release comes in.

It’s a simple mechanism that allows you to fold the legs under the table so that the table basically turns into a massage mat. In fact a Shiatsu release is one kind of cable system. Other cable systems are the cradle lock system and the Reiki option.

So it’s kind of a 2-in-one solution.

For whom is this relevant?

Especially when you’re just starting out and hasn’t yet specialize, this is the good option.

You really can’t tell what your clients will like more. Will they prefer oil massage, which should always be performed on the table? Or will they prefer Shiatsu or Thai massage, which should always be practiced on the floor?

Getting a massage table with a shiatsu release is then a good choice, because you get two for the price of one.

But more important then the price based a fact that if you are mobile massage therapist you can bring this table and can perform both kinds of massage.

Sometimes clients will call you over and there will be several persons who want to get a massage. One person might want to get a Thai massage. Another person might want to get an oil massage. If you don’t have a massage table with a shiatsu release you will have to bring both a massage table and a massage mat. That’s a lot of carrying. You want to schlep all that. Cause if you do you’ll need a massage yourself. Your back will be painful. And you won’t be in a good mood when you arrive. And you will be totally worn down when you come back home. So if you’re a mobile massage therapists was just starting out then this is a really good option if you practice several kinds of massage modalities of which some are practiced on the floor and some on the table.

In general remember that the more options, the more features, the more gimmicks a massage table has the more problems it might cause later on or if it’s very high quality than the more expensive it will be. It really depends upon your personal usage and requirements.

I hope this in-depth look at what a shiatsu release is and specially for whom it is advisable to get a shiatsu release helped you to make a decision whether it is a good choice for you or not.