To book your chair massage appointment online click here.
Are your employees overstressed?
From manufacturers to hospitals to auto dealerships, companies across the country are using seated massage services to make work literally less of a pain in the neck for employees. Seated massage provides hard-working employees with a convenient method of alleviating the stress inherent in these competitive times.
Slouching at a desk for prolonged periods often results in lower back pain. Repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, are common among office workers. A 10- to 20- minute "stress-buster" massage relieves tension in neck, back and shoulder muscles, reducing irritability and increasing productivity.
Here's what NEWSWEEK has to say...
"Even brain waves are altered by massage. In another of Field's studies,
EEG measurements showed that workers who were rubbed down for 15
minutes twice a week had lower levels of alpha and beta
waves--indicating greater alertness--than their colleagues who did
relaxation exercises for the same amount of time. When both groups
tackled math problems after treatment, the massage group worked faster
than the relaxation group, with half as many errors." (April 6, 1998 issue of NEWSWEEK "Magic of Touch")
Convenience
Seated massage is performed in the workplace. Your employees will be seated upright on a special massage chair and will remain fully clothed. No oils are used, so there is no need for them to be concerned about stains on clothing. The session generally lasts from 10 to 20 minutes. The chair is lightweight and portable, enabling it to be set up in virtually any office break room.
Benefits
Studies by the Touch Research Institute in Florida show that the benefits of seated massage have quick results. Immediately after massage sessions, the subjects experienced a change in brain waves in the direction of heightened alertness and better performance on math problems (completed in less time with fewer errors).
At the end of the five-week study period, subjects reported reduced job stress and elevated moods. This was in addition to the usual benefits of massage, relief of muscular tension, revitalized energy and a stronger immune system.
The study's findings are significant in that the International Labour Organization stated in its 1993 World Labour Report that job stress costs the U.S. economy $200 billion annually through diminished productivity, compensation claims, absenteeism, health insurance and direct medical expenses.
Techniques Used
Seated massage utilizes acupressure and Swedish massage to relieve tension. Though beginning at a slower pace, the work moves a little faster as the practitioner proceeds. The session ends with quick, revitalizing strokes in order to bring the client back to a state of full consciousness.
Safety
The practitioner will demonstrate the procedure for getting on and off the massage chair for those not familiar with its use. Positioning is very important and the practitioner should check regularly throughout the session to be sure the client's alignment remains correct.
Employee Reward
Reward the winning department of a team competition to a 15-minute massage for each member of the department. After a stressful and demanding project, contract for a day of chair massage to show your appreciation for a job well done. Or substitute a congratulations in the office newsletter after a strong fiscal quarter with a sign-up in the breakroom for a complimentary seated massage.
Hands-on Demonstrations
Complimentary, hands-on demonstrations are available. Just call to arrange a time!
Pricing
Please contact In Touch Therapeutic Massage for pricing . Discounts are available dependant on volume.
Why Seated Chair Massage?
Research indicates that a 15-minute chair massage results in decreased job stress, increased alertness and increased speed & accuracy on math computations. (1)
Office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better and were less stressed than those who weren't massaged. (1)
Up to 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints. (2)
Stress accounts for $26 billion in medical and disability payments and $95 billion in lost productivity per year. (2)
Over 50% of lost work days are stress related which keeps about 1 million people per day from attending work. (2)
Health care expenditures are nearly 50% greater for workers who report high levels of stress. (3)
40% of job turnover is due to stress. (4)
Chair Massage Offers these benefits to businesses and their employees
| Companies |
Employees |
| Increases Employee Retention |
Relieves fatigue |
| Improves Productivity |
Lowers anxiety & hostility |
| Enriches corporate culture |
Enhances creative thinking |
| Decreases Absenteeism |
Improves problem solving |
| Helps Recruit top Talent |
Strengthens Immunity |
| Improves Job Satisfaction |
Helps Prevent R.S.I. |
| Improves overall company Health |
Lowers Muscle Tension & Pain |
1. Field, Ironson, Pickens et al. (1996). Massage therapy reduces anxiety and enhances EEG pattern of alertness and math computations.International Journal of Neuroscience 86, 197-205 2.Occupational Health and Safety news and the National Council on compensation Insurance (U.S.A.) 3..Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 4. American Institute of Stress
