Every "extra" (face cradle, sheets, extra padding,
rounded corners, etc.) costs extra money, of course. The people at Oakworks, Inc. (http://oakworks.com) were extremely helpful
to me in making decisions about my table. I talked with a massage therapist and a Reiki practitioner, and they really knew
the various features and were happy checking out questions with other representatives if they didn't know the answer to
a question.
weight - do you plan to carry it
to other venues?
wood versus metal (wood has
better energy, metal is lighter).
corners -
rounded corners make it easier to navigate around the receiver, especially if you happen to like keeping a hand on the receiver
face cradle - makes lying on one's belly
much more comfortable; adjustable models are available and have the advantage of more options for comfort.
bolsters - in my experience most receivers are more comfortable
with a bolster (6-inch or 3-inch) under the knees while lying on their back and/or under their ankles while lying on their
belly. Also, I've found the 3-inch bolster to be perfect under the neck of women with the rounded back associated with
early osteoporosis.
extra padding is available
- can make getting on and off the table more comfortable and can make a difference to overweight receivers.
carts are available for moving table from place to place.
flannel sheets and face cradle covers are available and can add
significant comfort.