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Massage Table bike trailer?

The noise in my current massage space is getting to me. We are in a gym, next to a hair salon and their music comes through my walls. I spent time today thinking about doing out calls instead. I do not have a car. I bike and most of my clients are in center city. Does anyone know of a bike trailer that would work to transport a massage table? Does anyone on this site travel that way?
Thanks, MJ

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Permalink Reply by Mike Hinkle on October 27, 2009 at 6:10pm

Could you find someone in center city that might let you use a room, since your clientel is near the location? Possibly a church, library room, office building, room above a store? Can you pad the walls where you are? Is it cost effective to leave where you are? Is the noise bothering just you or the client too? Would music hide the noise?

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Permalink Reply by MJ Gentile on October 27, 2009 at 7:33pm

I appreciate all of the suggestions. Thanks for responding. I have music and a white noise machine in my space. I am thinking maybe I need 4 white noise machines in different parts of the room. Padding is a possible solution. The room is pretty small as it is and the wall the music comes through has a light fixture on it and two pictures. I don't know what padding would look like aesthetically. The space I am in is convenient for my clients, and for me. The gym I am associated with washes all of my sheets and that is a big perk. I really love giving massages. It is a spiritual practice for me, and I love to see clients relax deeply. I know the loud music makes it hard for me to relax. I don't pause as often during the sessions to do energy work. Clients often say the music was not so bad. They tuned it out, but I really strive to create a peaceful space and all around nurturing experience.
Mike Hinkle said:

Could you find someone in center city that might let you use a room, since your clientel is near the location? Possibly a church, library room, office building, room above a store? Can you pad the walls where you are? Is it cost effective to leave where you are? Is the noise bothering just you or the client too? Would music hide the noise?

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Permalink Reply by Dave Marhofer on October 27, 2009 at 8:22pm

get a new wall LOL

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Permalink Reply by Mike Hinkle on October 27, 2009 at 9:00pm

The gym might have some old tumble mats that could be placed on the wall. Turn down (dim) the lighting or use less lighting. Use like a tri-fold room seperator to hide the matting. Use some earplugs for you, if the clients are able to tune it out. I know these are adjustments, but it sounds like you really want to stay where you are. Good luck!

MJ Gentile said:

I appreciate all of the suggestions. Thanks for responding. I have music and a white noise machine in my space. I am thinking maybe I need 4 white noise machines in different parts of the room. Padding is a possible solution. The room is pretty small as it is and the wall the music comes through has a light fixture on it and two pictures. I don't know what padding would look like aesthetically. The space I am in is convenient for my clients, and for me. The gym I am associated with washes all of my sheets and that is a big perk. I really love giving massages. It is a spiritual practice for me, and I love to see clients relax deeply. I know the loud music makes it hard for me to relax. I don't pause as often during the sessions to do energy work. Clients often say the music was not so bad. They tuned it out, but I really strive to create a peaceful space and all around nurturing experience.
Mike Hinkle said:
Could you find someone in center city that might let you use a room, since your clientel is near the location? Possibly a church, library room, office building, room above a store? Can you pad the walls where you are? Is it cost effective to leave where you are? Is the noise bothering just you or the client too? Would music hide the noise?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Hinkle on October 27, 2009 at 9:01pm

Or some thick rugs? Especially on the floor cuts noise levels alot!

Dave Marhofer said:

get a new wall LOL

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Jeffrey on October 29, 2009 at 3:49am

Hi MJ yes it does sound like you are better off to stay where you are at the mo,.
Have you been into the hair saloon is there anything practicle they can do their side?
I know exactley what you mean about outside noise effecting the session as you want the client to get the most out of your sessions. When I said to my clients "sorry about the noise" they like yours are saying its not a problem. Try to focus on that fact and not let it get to you. I find when I am doing energy work I become accutely aware of every little sound, remember the client is not.
Am sure you will find your ideal room eventually meantime keep up the good work.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Lewerenz, LMP, LAc on April 19, 2010 at 1:13pm

MJ - I've been thinking about the bike trailer idea for awhile now, too. I have a car but would much rather bike than drive when I do an off-site massage. I lived in China for a year where I saw all kinds of things being pulled behind a bike, including furniture, kitchen appliances and people. There must be a way to rig something up to pull a massage table. Hit me up offline if you're still researching this and perhaps we can put our heads together and create something. - Greg.