Massage table sheets and covers: what to consider

Massage supplies including massage sheets are essential to any practice – they protect your equipment, make clients more comfortable, and become a defining element of décor in your space. Choosing the right style, then, can make your life a lot easier.

The first thing to consider, of course, is whether or not you’d rather have disposable paper sheet or flannel table sheets.

Though cloth table sheets are more comfortable, environmentally friendly and sustainable, they can also be a lot more work. Disposable sheets also have the advantage of being far more hygienic, and therefore safer for more involved treatments.

Flannel flat table sheet, polyester 62"x84"

Adaptability

This key word can mean a few things. For one, adaptable sheets can keep patients warm in the winter, and cool in the summer.  Adaptability could also mean buying disposable poly sheets if you have many appointments back to back. In any case, it’s worth thinking about what type of sheets you’d rather have in the long term, season after season.

Durability

Of course, cloth table sheets will last longer than disposable ones. Other factors influencing durability are the type of fibre used, and the type of knit or weave. Jersey massage table sheets will tend to last longer than flannel massage table sheets, though flannel is softer, and polyester sheets will tend to last longer than cotton ones, though cotton is more breathable.

Cost

Though obviously related to the ticket price of an item, cost can also vary depending on durability and adaptability; if you constantly have to buy new massage table sheets to prepare yourself for new treatments, it’s going to cost you more in the long run.

If you are interested in massage supplies or related products, you can visit at Lierre. Lierre offers the best quality acupuncture needles, massage tables, massage accessories, clinic supplies,  personal care products, massage supplies, and more at great prices. You can find out more great products at Lierre.

What silicone cupping size do I need?

We get asked this question a lot, and while there’s always guesswork involved, we’ve compiled this chart based on general observations. Of course, these figures only work given a relatively average muscle mass and frame.

Smaller than 5.0”

· Wrists: Long Silicone Cup

Clear Silicone Cup 30mm

· Calves, biceps and shoulders: 30mm silicone cups; Silicone Cup, Standard

· Thighs and back: 39mm, 50mm silicone cups

Clear Silicone Cup 50mm

Between 5.0” and 5.6”

· Wrists: Long Silicone Cup

· Calves, biceps and shoulders: 30mm, 39mm silicone cup

· Thighs and back: 50mm cup, Silicone Cup, Large

Silicone Cup, Large

Between 5.6” and 6.0”

· Wrists: 30mm cup

· Calves, biceps and shoulders: 39mm silicone cup; Silicone Cup, Standard

· Thighs and back: 50mm, 66mm silicone cup, Silicone Cup, Large

6.0” and up

· Wrists: 30mm cup

· Calves, biceps and shoulders: Silicone Cup, Standard

Silicone Cup, Standard

· Thighs and back: 66mm silicone cup, Silicone Cup, Large

Clear Silicone Cup 66mm

Lierre offers cupping supplies including plastic cups, glass cups and  silicone cupping sets of all different materials and types. You’ll find traditional glass cups, durable and gentle silicone cups, resistant and effective plastic cups, and a ton of accessories and sets in our inventory. Silicone and plastic cups are quickly gaining in popularity across the Western world for their relative ease of use, and the fact that they can be used without fire means that they’re especially suited for sensitive patients and closed spaces.

We sell cups individually and as sets, allowing you to restock your old cups as needed, to try new ones without committing to an entire set, and to sample different sizes if you’re a beginner. Our affordable sets come with all the accessories you’ll need to integrate cupping into your practice!

Silicone cupping for smoother, radiant skin

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), cupping therapy is used to dispel stagnation, increasing Qi circulation. Though traditional fire cupping therapies have been popular for centuries, silicone cupping techniques have just started to gain momentum. A safer, more intuitive alternative to fire cupping, silicone cupping set can also be used to massage areas of the body that would simply be impossible to treat with fire cupping – including the face. Our small silicone cups can even be used on relatively sensitive skin without leaving marks, as long as they are used responsibly.

Facial silicone cupping set massages involve slowly gliding the cup away from the nose towards the side of the face. It’s been used to temporarily stimulate blood circulation to the face, accelerating healing and lymph circulation, and giving the skin a beautiful glow. It also relaxes facial muscles, making you look both younger and healthier.

Facial Massage Silicone Cupping Set (with a brush)

The eye silicone cup can be used around the eyes, where they will provide just the right amount of suction for a strong therapeutic effect, but won’t risk leaving marks or bursting capillaries. If used regularly, these cups have been reported to eventually diminish the appearance of crows’ feet and wrinkles.

Silicone Cup, mini

If the traditional aspect of facial silicone cupping set interests you, you may like to learn more about aculifting. This practice blends TCM principles and skincare to create a deeply relaxing form of anti-aging treatment. No need to worry about the needles: they’re roughly as thin as human hair!

Lierre offers cupping supplies including plastic cups, glass cups and  silicone cupping sets of all different materials and types. You’ll find traditional glass cups, durable and gentle silicone cups, resistant and effective plastic cups, and a ton of accessories and sets in our inventory. Silicone and plastic cups are quickly gaining in popularity across the Western world for their relative ease of use, and the fact that they can be used without fire means that they’re especially suited for sensitive patients and closed spaces.

We sell cups individually and as sets, allowing you to restock your old cups as needed, to try new ones without committing to an entire set, and to sample different sizes if you’re a beginner. Our affordable sets come with all the accessories you’ll need to integrate cupping into your practice!

Three reasons you need a silicone make-up sponge in your life

Ever since they’ve been released, our silicone make-up sponges have been getting rave reviews from bloggers, make-up artists and amateurs alike! It’s no wonder: inexpensive, small and practical, these sponges are total game-changers.

We’ve listed three of these sponges’ greatest advantages.

Silicone Makeup Sponge

Less waste

Since they don’t absorb any product, you have to use a lot less to get a lot more coverage. It also means you can buy better quality products in smaller quantities – for the same overall price!

Our silicone makeup sponges can theoretically last years and years. If they’re properly used and aren’t exposed to scratches, they can be completely cleaned until they’re essentially brand new. These sponges are therefore both wallet and environment friendly!

Silicone Makeup Sponge

Less bacteria

It might seem like a well kept secret, but regular makeup sponges are gross. Bacteria gets trapped in their crevices, and make-up residues eventually go rancid, ensuring that you can only keep them for around a week before they start seriously threatening your face’s fragile ecosystem. Using a clean silicone makeup sponge instead can help prevent break-outs!

Silicone Makeup Sponge

Better, smoother coverage

Though there is a learning curve, our silicone sponge can ultimately help you achieve smoother transitions, and more even coverage. Since this sponge is pressed into the face, rather than dragged, it spreads products across the skin smoothly, without leaving any visible edges. 

Lierre offers cupping supplies including plastic cups, glass cups and  silicone cupping sets of all different materials and types. You’ll find traditional glass cups, durable and gentle silicone cups, resistant and effective plastic cups, and a ton of accessories and sets in our inventory. Silicone and plastic cups are quickly gaining in popularity across the Western world for their relative ease of use, and the fact that they can be used without fire means that they’re especially suited for sensitive patients and closed spaces.

We sell cups individually and as sets, allowing you to restock your old cups as needed, to try new ones without committing to an entire set, and to sample different sizes if you’re a beginner. Our affordable sets come with all the accessories you’ll need to integrate cupping into your practice!

Spotlight on our acupuncture needles

Acupuncture needles are the most important instrument in your practice. Lierre’s selection includes silicone coated and non-coated needles, spring and copper-wound needles, Korean and Chinese needles, as well as a variety of specialized needles, including extra long needles and lancets. We aim to respond to the needs of every type of practitioner! Our acupuncture needles respond to the highest standards of manufacturing, and have met approval from the FDA, CAMDAS and CE norms.
Needles are an acupuncturist’s greatest tool. Learning more about the different types of needles can be a great way to be more thoughtful about your practice!

Our brands of needles include Acu Relaxo acupuncture needles, Zagu acupuncture needles, Lierre acupuncture needles, Shinlin acupuncture needles and H.L. Seo Won acupuncture needles.

Silicone coated and non-coated needles

A thin layer of silicone on needles helps them glide through the skin, making them almost completely painless. They’re great for sensitive patients, especially for first timers and children. As heat affects silicone differently than metal, they are counterindicated for use with moxa and stimulators.

Our Acu Relaxo acupuncture needles are all coated with silicone, whereas Zagu, Shinlin, Lierre and H.L. Seo Won are not.

Handle types

There are three different types of acupuncture needle handles: plastic, spring, and copper loop. All three are tied to different types of practices, and have their own advantages and disadvantages.

Spring handle: Shinlin and H.L. Seo Won

Korean needles usually have spring handles, and they’re designed for quick, simple applications. Korean style acupuncture treatments often require more acupuncture needles than traditional Chinese and Japanese treatments; the practical, no-fuss spring handle reflects this tendency. 

Shin Lin Acupuncture Needles

Copper loop: Acu Relaxo and Zagu

Associated to traditional Chinese acupuncture, this is the prototypical needle handle. The loop makes it easier for practitioners to better target points. 

Acu Relaxo Acupuncture Needles

Plastic Handle: Acu Relaxo Bright

Plastic handles are intuitive to use, and the fact that they’re usually color-coded makes them much easier to remember and to tell apart during treatments. They’re great for beginners, and for complex treatments. Since they’re plastic, however, they should not be used with stimulators.

De-qi sensation


The de-qi sensation is incredibly important to traditional Chinese acupuncture practitioners. It refers to a subtle sensation of pulling and resistance as the needle enters the skin, making the needle vibrate: for serious practitioners of these traditions, this sensation is one of the best indicators of a puncture’s effectiveness. Our Lierre brand of needles is recognized for its ability to offer this sensation.



Lierre offers different types of acupuncture needles of acupuncture needles for sale, but always of the highest quality;even our uncoated acupuncture needles such as Zagu have an incredibly smooth and almost painless insertion.


We offer free shipping on orders over 69$ if you want to buy acupuncture needles from Vancouver or acupuncture needles from Toronto.

Lierre Plus 2014 Portable Massage Table from Lierre Canada

Lierre’s wide selection of massage tables includes high end and affordable electric massage tables, versatile and specialised portable massage tables, sturdy and dependable stationary massage tables, lightweight shiatsu futons, and a huge variety of practical massage accessories. At Lierre, we believe there’s a right massage table for every practitioner: we’ve selected models that will accommodate a wide variety of different therapeutic approaches, and that can suit any budget.

From the simple and affordable Lierre Eco and the incredibly light Springlite to the luxurious Earthlite Callistoga, our portable massage tables are designed to respond to practitioners’ needs. Our electric massage tables are highly adjustable and comfortable, sure to delight customers; our stationary massage tables make fantastic alternatives to electric tables for customers looking for a more affordable option. Consult our selection of massage accessories and shiatsu mats for a more customized approach to your practice!

Lierre Plus 2014 Massage Tables achieves the perfect balance between high quality and affordable price. New Lierre Plus 2014 Massage Table is crafted with strong European beech wood coated with walnut colour table frame. This unique walnut coated table frame gives a luxurious touch feeling and fits your environment perfectly. High-density but soft foam padding ensures both the clients' and practitioners' comfort. Lierre Plus 2014 Massage table is manufactured following the greatest standards of Spa and private clinics, it definitely an ideal choice for clinics, spa, and massage schools students.  The table is also considering meeting health care practitioner’s needs and budgets.  Take advantage of its exceptional price for the launch of this new massage table!

Lierre Plus Portable Massage Table

• Rounded corners and walnut coated wooden frame
• 2.5" soft-foam padding
• Headrest outlets and Reiki endplate on both-ends
• Double leg lock knobs offer extra safety
• Full length piano hinge for extra strength and stability
• Comfort Soft-touch upholstering system
• Precision crafted non-gap finger-joint wooden table top
• Super-strong European beech wood
• 3 Year Limited Warranty
• Max working capacity: 450lbs

Free Accessories included: 

• Head rest cushion
• Adjustable aluminum face cradle
• A arm rest support
• A carrying bag with a sturdy shoulder sling and handles

Lierre Medical offers various widths of massage tables(French Tables de massage) from 26” to 30”. If you’re trying to buy a massage table in Montreal or Laval in Quebec, you are welcome to visit Lierre to find out the best from our collections of portable massage tables, electric massage tables, stationary massage tables as well as all necessary massage supplies to fit for your needs. If you are not in Montreal, we do have online store with great prices and a large collection for you to choose from.

Lierre Classic 28" Portable Massage Table from Lierre Canada

Lierre’s wide selection of massage tables includes high end and affordable electric massage tables, versatile and specialised portable massage tables, sturdy and dependable stationary massage tables, lightweight shiatsu futons, and a huge variety of practical massage accessories. At Lierre, we believe there’s a right massage table for every practitioner: we’ve selected models that will accommodate a wide variety of different therapeutic approaches, and that can suit any budget.

From the simple and affordable Lierre Eco and the incredibly light Springlite to the luxurious Earthlite Callistoga, our portable massage tables are designed to respond to practitioners’ needs. Our electric massage tables are highly adjustable and comfortable, sure to delight customers; our stationary massage tables make fantastic alternatives to electric tables for customers looking for a more affordable option. Consult our selection of massage accessories and shiatsu mats for a more customized approach to your practice!

Lierre Classic  is a professional’s dream table. Featuring a Memory Foam mattress, this is one of the most comfortable massage tables in the market. The Memory Foam system contours to a patient’s body shape and temperature and supports body weight evenly, creating a truly relaxing experience.

Lierre Classic 28" Portable Massage Table

This high quality massage table is lightweight and stable. The frame is hand crafted from European beech wood. The 3" thick multi-layered soft-foam system includes 3/4" of memory foam that is upholstered with a silky fabric. Full length piano hinge gives extra strength and stability. Reiki endplate on both-ends as well as rounded corners offer easy client access.

To further patient satisfaction and comfort, this massage table includes a patented contoured arm support that is the perfect place for them to rest their arms during the massage session.

•  3" thick multi-layered Soft-foam system including 3/4" of memory foam.
• Super-strong European beech wood,max working capacity is 450lbs
• Skin-touch luxurious upholstering.
• Double leg lock knobs offer extra safety.
• Precision crafted non-gap Finger-joint wooden table top.
• Full length piano hinge for extra strength and stability.
• Headrest outlets and Reiki endplate on both-ends.
• Rounded corners.
• 3 Year Limited Warranty.

The package  includes free accessories :

• Head rest cushion.
• Face cradle.
• Arm rest support.
• Carrying bag

Lierre Medical offers various widths of massage tables(French Tables de massage) from 26” to 30”. If you’re trying to buy a massage table in Montreal or Laval in Quebec, you are welcome to visit Lierre to find out the best from our collections of portable massage tables, electric massage tables, stationary massage tables as well as all necessary massage supplies to fit for your needs. If you are not in Montreal, we do have online store with great prices and a large collection for you to choose from.