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Our expert advisors
give some top tips for buying a portable couch... |
Question 1
Will the couch meet my needs? |
Question 2
What Choice of Portable Couches are available to meet my
requirements?
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Question 3
How Comfortable will the couch be for my client?
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Our Experts Answer...
Beautelle Portable Couches can be ordered in various widths and
foam thicknesses to ensure the utmost comfort for your client.
Our Portable Couches are manufactured to your order requirements
and offer a choice of height ranges to ensure the correct
working height and posture for you the therapist. Within our
Portable
Ranges there are various designs to accommodate a
variety of disciplines including-
acupuncture couch,
beauty
couch,
clinical
/ examination couch,
first aid couch,
massage
table,
pre-natal
couches, sports
massage therapy /
physiotherapy table,
tattoo
table. |
Our
Experts Answer...
The
Beautelle Range of Portable Couches features a total
of ten different models. Each of these models can be made in a
choice of height, width and foam specifications giving over 100+
variations for you to choose from with an extensive upholstery
choice of vinyl colours.
Available on selected models are useful couch
attachments e.g. face cradles
and arm supports, which are most effective 'tools' to offer
enhanced support for the client and allow for a more effective
treatment. Certain models feature
shaped end sections to enable
knee access, an important consideration for any seated
therapist. |
Our
Experts Answer...
You need to establish that the couch has the correct
padding (thickness),
firmness (density) and is the
correct width and length.
An adjustable backrest support and perhaps a specialist knee or
foot lift will help maximise your client’s comfort during a
treatment. These criteria depend very much on both your
clientele and the treatment/s you are practising.
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Question 4
How can I tell the Quality of a Couch ? |
Question 5
What Safety Standards does the
Couch meet? |
Question 6
Who is advising me on my purchase? |
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To gauge the quality of any couch
our advice is to ask the simple question “What working weight
will the couch take?” A couch constructed from good quality
materials should have a load bearing ability of between 24-30
stone (159-190.5 kilo) & sustain heavy weights combined with
pressure to enable it to be both stable and durable, even at
higher height settings, all Beautelle couches are built to
withstand professional heavy usage.
Many Portable Couch models may
look very similar on the surface, but this does not reflect the
actual
quality of the materials used in their construction,
which can vary tremendously. Key areas to look at which have an
effect on the optimum load bearing are the thickness of the
aluminium used and the grading of the under board. In addition
tensor cable support systems can provide extraordinary strength
and stability to a portable couch.
The quality of the foam padding and
upholstery covering will also help determine the overall
quality. |
Beautelle
Couches are MANUFACTURED IN THE UK and are built to comply with
British Safety Standards (BS3379) and The Furniture & Fire
Safety Regulations (S11324, 1989).
safety note: Regulations governing the manufacture and quality
of Therapy Equipment are not mandatory in the UK. To help
protect customers when buying their therapy equipment we would
strongly advise buying from an ethical UK manufacturer who
adopts stringent testing and elects to meet certain safety
criteria.
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It is always
reassuring to seek qualified advice from fully trained staff
and/or technical advice from the people that are making your
couch. At Beautelle you can
speak to
QUALIFIED
helpful
staff including
a qualified therapist who has a ‘working knowledge’ of our
couches in relation to different disciplines. As a manufacturer
rather than a merchant, we have an in-depth knowledge of each
and every product we design & manufacture and offer informed,
expert advice to all our customers. |
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  Click
here for details of our
safety standards. |
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Question 7
What do I look for when comparing Prices? & Can I buy ALL
my equipment from one company and receive a better deal? |
Question
8
What After-Care will I have? |
Question 9
How much budget should i allow to buy a couch? |
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Beautelle offers a FREE COURIER
DELIVERY service anywhere in the UK. Beautelle’s complete
Couch Packages
can also save you money off normal trade list prices.
Beautelle manufacture an
extensive choice of Couches which have optional attachments and
accessories such as
Paper Roll Holders ,
Carrying Cases and Trolley Carts.
Additional useful Equipment includes
Stools,
Chairs and
Trolleys, plus complimentary
accessories for your couch such as
Towelling Couch Covers, Blankets
and
Support Bolsters. You can also
colour match your equipment & accessories to achieve that
professional look. Look out for our 'internet offers’ giving £’s
off accessory purchases with a couch. |
All Beautelle Couches and
Equipment have a 12-Month Manufacturer’s Guarantee covering any
mechanical defects and most importantly is not subject to any
clauses requiring regular servicing to maintain validity. In
addition because you are buying direct from us, the
manufacturer, we are able to offer you a comprehensive
After-Care Service including re-upholstering and refurbishment. |
Spending a
little more on a safe, well-constructed couch, with all the
features to make your work easier, may be more economic in the
long run. Buying cheaper couches may prove to be false economy,
as such items become shabby quite quickly and may not be
sufficiently robust to withstand day-to-day usage. Many mobile
therapists at the start of their careers should budget for the
best they can possibly afford to act as an investment and offer
piece of mind. Remember your equipment has a direct bearing on
your client’s treatment and happy customers mean repeat
business... don't compromise on the things that can make a
difference to you and your business. |
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The opinions expressed in this
article are that of Beautelle Supplies Ltd and are intended to
be used as a reference guide only.
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Portable Couch Comparison Chart |