What is Chair
Massage?
ChairMassage refers to a brief bodywork session done in a
special chair in which the client sits facing toward the cushions,
exposing the shoulders, neck, arms, back, and hips. Sessions may
last between five and thirty minutes and focus on relieving muscle
tension and promoting relaxation & well-being. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly
visits are an excellent way to keep employees healthy, happy and
stress-free. Chair Massage visits are a proven way to ease tension
& boost productivity during stressful periods or "crunch
time." |
Corporate Chair Massage - One of the fastest
growing wellness benefits that companies offer to their employees.
It's safe, convenient & cost effective and provides valuable
health benefits while increasing morale. We provide chair massage
to all types and sizes of business from small offices to national
corporations.
Corporate Massage offers
Benefits for: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 |
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Chair Massage at Events, Trade Shows & Health
Fairs - A popular and effective
way to draw attendees and provide the healthy benefits of chair
massage. It's an excellent traffic builder alone or included with
other mobile spa services. Top Five Reasons for a Chair
Massage Visit:| 1 | Regularly scheduled tune-ups to Manage Stress &
prevent R.S.I. | | 2 | Departmental reward for Project Completion / Product Release | | 3 | Keep employees healthy during stressful periods or "crunch
time" | | 4 | Increase Booth Traffic at your Convention, Trade-Show, or
Marketing Event | | 5 | Health Fairs, Company Events & Office Celebrations |
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Did you know?
| 1 | Research indicates that a 15-minute chair
massage results in decreased job stress, increased alertness and
increased speed & accuracy on math computations. (1) |
| 2 | Office workers massaged regularly were
more alert, performed better and were less stressed than those who
weren't massaged. (1) |
| 3 | Up to 90% of all visits to primary care
physicians are for stress-related complaints. (2) |
| 4 | Stress accounts for $26 billion in
medical and disability payments and $95 billion in lost
productivity per year. (2) |
| 5 | Over 50% of lost work days are stress
related which keeps about 1 million people per day from attending
work. (2) |
| 6 | Health care
expenditures are nearly 50% greater for workers who report high
levels of stress. (3) |
| 7 | 40% of job turnover is due to stress.
(4) |
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
Current Articles &
Resources
| Benefits of Chair
Massage - From the Employment Times:
"Many organizations face the stiff challenge of attracting and
retaining good employees, as the most valuable employees can often
take their pick of excellent jobs due to their high
qualifications..." (1/21/05) |
| Seated Chair Massage - 10
minutes Makes a Difference- From the Los Altos town Crier: "
It's quick - 10 or 15 minutes; it's non-threatening - you don't
take off your clothes and it's done in an open place; and there's
no oil used..." (1/21/05) |
| The History of the Massage
Chair - Massage Magazine article that takes a look at the
evolution of the massage chair. (11/04/04) |
| Working Long Hours? Take a
Massage Break...- From the NY Times: "About 20 percent of
employers have some kind of dedicated stress-reduction program in
place, surveys find..." (9/07/04) |
| Always on the Job, Employees Pay with
Health -From the NY Times: "American workers are stressed
out, and in an unforgiving economy, they are becoming more so every
day. Sixty-two percent say their workload has increased over the
last six months..." (9/07/04) |
| Chair Massages Keeps Illnesses
Down, Productivity Up - Article about chair massage in the
workplace from benefitnews.com (8/16/04) |
| Enjoying Massage in the Workplace - For
all you "Dummies" fans - Adapted From: Massage For
Dummies (8/16/04) |
| Chair Massage in the Workplace News
Report - Video from Canadian TV news report about on-site
chair massage and stress in the workplace (8/16/04) |
| American Institute of Stress -
Interesting and comprehensive website with plenty of research &
articles related to stress. (8/2/04) |
| De-Stressing Your Workplace "How to Get the Best
Out of Your People"- ...For every stressful employee in your
company there's a decrease in productivity and profitability. (8/2/04) |
Chair Massage Research
| Internet Health
Library -
Abstracts of health
research which have shown the health benefits of massage
therapy (8/12/04) |
| Touch Research
Institute - The TRI (University of Miami) has researched the
effects of massage therapy at all stages of life, from newborns to
senior citizens. In these studies the TRIs have shown that touch
therapy has many positive effects. (8/12/04) |
| A. M. T. A. Research Citations
on the Efficacy of Massage Therapy - A growing body of
research confirms the efficacy of massage for a variety of
illnesses and ailments. Massage has been shown to reduce blood
pressure and heart rate; increase cytotoxic capacity (activity
level of the body's natural "killer cells"); increase lymph flow
and reduce edema; relieve and reduce back pain and, reduce anxiety
and relieve stress. (8/12/04) |
Massage Today.com - New Study
Reviews Effectiveness of Massage Therapy While the use of
massage continues to rise, so has interest in massage research... A
new meta-analysis ... has taken a fresh look at the effectiveness
of massage therapy in the adult population, and has concluded that
it offers a wide range of physical and psychological benefits
similar to those seen using other forms of care. (8/12/04) |
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
ABOUT CHAIR MASSAGE
How much space do
you need? Space requirements are minimal - only a small 5' x
6' area is needed for the therapist to set up their massage chair
and have enough room to move around comfortably.
Do I remove my
clothing? No, chair massage recipients remain fully clothed.
At most, you may be asked to remove any jacket or obstructive
jewelry during the massage.
Do you use
oils? No oils are used in chair massage. Sometimes lotion is
applied during hand massage. Please let your therapist know if you
prefer no lotion.
What about
hygiene? The therapist will clean & disinfects their
massage chair and hands between each massage. Each massage
recipient also receives a fresh face-rest cover to ensure
cleanliness.
What if I want more
or less pressure? Just ask! Our therapists are trained to
adapt to a wide variety of body types and sensitivities to
pressure. The therapist will check in with you during the massage,
but never hesitate to let them know your preference.
I'm sensitive to
fragrances, can I exclude aromatherapy? Just let the
therapist know. The aromatherapy diffuser can be easily
removed.
What can I expect
in a 15-minute chair massage? During the 15 minute session,
the therapist will focus on relieving muscle tension in your neck,
shoulders, and back. If you'd like work on your arms and hands
please let the massage therapist know, but keep in mind that this
will mean less time on the other areas.
What can I expect
in a 20-minute chair massage? During the 20 minute session,
the massage therapist will work on your neck, shoulders, back, arms
& hands. If you'd like more time spent on one specific area,
just let the therapist know.
What can I expect
in a 30-minute chair massage? A 30 minute session allows the
massage therapist do in-depth work on your neck, shoulders, back,
arms & hands. Also any specific areas of concern can be
thoroughly addressed.
Can I have the
therapist work on just one area? If you'd like the massage
therapist to focus on one specific area just let them know. At the
beginning of the massage they will ask if you have any specific
concerns. Keep in mind, that the more time spent on this specific
area, the less time spent on the other areas.
Will I be tired
afterwards? It's easy to mistake a sense of relaxation for
fatigue. In our experience, however, after a few minutes needed to
"re-adjust" to the surroundings -- massage recipients are more
alert and focused then ever. In fact, research has shown chair
massage recipients to be even more alert and focussed than before.
See the chair massage benefits page for more details.
Am I expected to
tip? Gratuities are not expected or necessary but they are
appreciated by our therapists. If you choose to tip, the average
amount is 10-20%.
I'm
pregnant. Can I still get a chair
massage? Massage can be very beneficial for women during
pregnancy. However, be sure to let the massage therapist know you
are pregnant in so they can assure your safety and
comfort.
Are there
Contraindications for chair massage? Yes, Medical
contraindications include but are not limited to: uncontrolled
hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, fractures, herniated discs,
malignancy, numbness or tingling in any part of the body especially
the hands and feet. Please inform your massage therapist of any
acute or ongoing health conditions before the chair
massage.
Additional Resources:
Internet Health Library
Touch
Research Institute
A.M.T.A
