CHAIR MASSAGE AT WORK

Workplace Chair Massage

One of the main contributors to our everyday stress is our workplace. 70% of workers surveyed by a national survey stated that their job is very stressful. Stress is the #1 cause of disability. It costs employers billions of dollars a year on lost productivity and healthcare costs. Since some workplaces are stressful, it seems commonsense to provide some means of stress relief at the workplace. More and more employers are recognizing that a regular massage can reduce the physical and mental effects of stress, thus reducing burnout and stress related diseases.

"More and more companies offer massage therapy not only as a perk, but also to increase their employees' productivity and morale," said E. Houston LeBrun, president-elect of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). "You get immediate results - the employees experience stress reduction and greater satisfaction with their jobs."

Indeed, studies have shown that massage improves bottom line of employers. A study by the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami found that after five weeks, a group of 26 employees who had twice-weekly, 15-minute massages in the office fared better than a control group of 24 employees who were just told to close their eyes and relax. The massaged group experienced reduced stress and improved performance, while the control group did not. Using electroencephalograms (EEG), researchers measured alpha and beta waves in both groups, and found massage recipients to be more alert. Stress hormones in the saliva of the massaged group were lower than in the control group. The massaged workers completed math problems in half the time as normal and with half the errors they had before they were massaged. The math skills of the control group did not improve. The massage recipients also said they were less fatigued and more clear-headed.

Every year, more companies are heeding the call. There are no statistics on the number of companies that offer massage therapy onsite, but those that have offered it include law firms, hospitals, manufacturers and major corporations, such as Boeing, Apple Computer, PepsiCo, Sony Music and United Airlines. This service is popular with most because there is no overhead expenses. Most companies contract with massage therapists who schedule appointments with employees during breaks.

Make your employees smile with a workplace massage event from CHAIR MASSAGE AT WORK today!

What is a workplace massage event?

It is when one or more CHAIR MASSAGE AT WORK employees come to your office, with their massage chairs to perform chair massage for your employees. They can provide 10-minute, 15-minute, 20-minute or 30-minute upper body chair massage. We will provide a sign-up sheet beforehand so employees can schedule their chair massage.

Who are our employees?

We draw from our nationwide network of workplace massage therapists who also do chair massage for us at trade shows, conventions and marketing events. These practitioners have worked for us in the most challenging conditions imaginable. So they can handle large groups, and have the skills and stamina to get the job done well for you.
Our massage therapists are certified according to requirements of your area, and carry massage liability insurance.

It's easy to organize a workplace massage event.

All you have to do is choose a date and announce it to your employees. We will provide the workplace massage professionals, sign-up sheets, massage chairs and relaxing music. Most companies hold their events in a conference room or seminar room. We can provided a workplace massage event for five or five hundred employees. Workplace massage is available in lengths from 10-minutes to 30-minutes.