Can a fellow CMT help me w/ ergonomics?

I am six feet tall, long-legged and long-waisted, and thus I have a terrible time staying in a kneeling lunge while doing shiatsu; to deliver straight-arm softening or point-work, I practically have to do the splits to reach my client.

I work primarily on mats because our... lovely facility doesn't provide low tables.

Anyone know a position that is safe for the back and still gets the job done?

Thank you

Shiatsu kills me too, because I don't have as much skill when my height is compromised. I give shiatsu on a massage table. The only difference is that the pressure isn't quite as deep, but when I lower my table to the farthest possible position, it is low enough. You can also learn to give table shiatsu - and position yourself on the table. Your client will relax much more easily once you have mastered this and aren't fumbling around them. Remember they are trying to relax.

If that's impossible, try the one knee stance. This gives you the right improvised height, with the control and cushion of one bended knee. The other leg can bend with the crus underneath the bent leg. I can't describe it - too bad I can't draw a picture.

save your own body...buy your own table..costomize to your height...you can practice your profession much longer if you take care of you