Face Cradles & Positioning · 4 articles
Face Cradles & Positioning
Face cradles, bolsters, armrests, and warmers are where client comfort — and your liability — actually lives. We break down cross-brand pad compatibility, foam density, and positioning logic by modality, because a bolster set that works for Swedish is a different animal than one built for Thai or sports work.
Face Cradle Compatibility Is Not Universal — Here's How to Buy the Right One for Your Table Brand
The face cradle that ships with your massage table isn't always replaceable with any brand you find online. Here's how to decode mounting systems, avoid costly
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Bolsters Are Not Interchangeable: A Modality-by-Modality Positioning Guide for Working LMTs
The right bolster in the wrong position can undo your technique and strain your client. This guide matches specific bolster shapes and placements to eight
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Giving Massage at Home Without a Table: How Mattress-Mount Face Cradles Actually Work (and When They Don't)
A mattress-mount face cradle can turn a bedroom floor session into a surprisingly functional treatment — but the setup has real limits. Here's how to make it
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Thai Massage and Assisted Stretching Need a Different Table Entirely — Here's Why Height Matters More Than Padding
If you're adding Thai massage or assisted stretching to your practice, your standard portable table is working against you. Here's what the specs actually mean
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