From adjustable treatment beds to injury-preventing massage techniques, the right tools and training protect therapist health and enhance client care
Choosing the right treatment bed
Selecting a treatment bed that combines multifunctionality, ergonomics, and adjustable controls is essential for therapist comfort.
Poorly designed or non-adjustable beds can strain the back, shoulders, wrists, and hands, contributing to repetitive strain injuries (RSI), chronic pain and reduced work efficiency.
Beds that support proper posture, height adjustment and ease of movement make daily treatments more sustainable.
Benefits of an ergonomic bed include:
- Reducing strain on the back, shoulders and wrists
- Supporting proper posture during treatments
- Improving precision and consistency in techniques
- Enhancing overall client comfort
Ellisons offers a range of treatment couches for all budgets, including the Living Earth Craft Insignia, Gharieni MLW Neo and Esthetix Spa beds.
These beds provide flexibility for different treatments and client comfort, while their ergonomic design helps therapists work safely and efficiently.
Reducing risk through training and techniques
Repetitive motions and sustained pressure can strain therapists’ hands, wrists and forearms, leading to discomfort and long-term musculoskeletal issues.
Learning proper body mechanics, distributing weight effectively and incorporating techniques that reduce strain are essential for preventing injury and maintaining a sustainable practice.
Ways to protect your body during treatments:
- Use supportive equipment and ergonomic beds
- Vary treatment methods and tools
- Adapt hand positions to reduce cumulative stress
- Learn alternative techniques that allow for effective pressure without overuse
By proactively incorporating these strategies, therapists protect their physical health while delivering high-quality, client-focused treatments.
Bamboo massage: safe and effective techniques
Investing in an accredited bamboo massage course further supports therapist wellbeing.
These courses teach techniques that deliver deeply relaxing and tension-reducing massages safely.
Bamboo tools allow therapists to use their bodyweight for effective pressure without causing pain, making it ideal for protecting long-term career health and expanding treatment offerings.
Ellisons courses are fully accredited by The Guild of Beauty Therapists, the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) and endorsed by Habia, meaning they are recognised, insurable and count toward CPD.
The Strictly Professional bamboo massage starter kit (for use with the course) includes:
- Lightweight bamboo canes for deep tissue treatments
- Sweet almond, rose hip, and sunflower massage oil for smooth, hydrated skin
- Essential oils that create a calm, relaxing atmosphere for both client and therapist
This approach helps therapists safely deliver effective treatments while protecting their long-term physical health.
This is a sponsored story in partnership with Ellisons.
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