Tables for different modalities

Question 10 "What if I need a table for bodywork other than massage?"
Answer. Then size requirements will be different. Most full-time practitioners have their own idea of what is the right table for them. If in doubt, most physical therapy modalities have their own industry associations that can provide assistance in this important area. Remember correct height and width are two of the most important considerations in choosing a table. The other extremely important consideration is weight, as discussed in the previous question (if you are planning to carry the table on a regular basis).
[Q10.2] Another consideration if the practitioner works seated at the head or foot of the table, is the position of the cross bar or braces separating the end legs. Often these will be in the way of the knees and so it will be important to purchase a table that doesn’t have the bar or braces in the way of the knees.
[Q10.3] General guide to table width for other modalities
Beauty therapy, physiotherapy and reiki — 68 cm is the most popular width
Alexander and feldenkrais — 73 or 76 cm (most popular)
Chiropractors — 56 or 61 cm (most popular)
Osteopaths — 61 or 68 cm
[Q10.4] General guide to table height for other modalities (changes from massage measurement on page 21.)
Beauty therapy, physiotherapy and reiki — add 3cm.
Chiropractors — 6cm. less.
Feldenkrais — measure from the middle of knee joint to the ground.
Alexander — add 10cm.
Shiatsu is rarely ever done on a portable table.
Some modalities require the table to be used while seated, e.g. beauty work, foot reflexology, reiki, and kinesiology. If you intend to pimarily work while seated then it is important that you can sit comfortably at the table. Unless you have an adjustable height chair, you will need to choose a table height that suits the most common seat heights, and this table height is from 70-74 cm.