Photo by PH2 (AW) Corey Lewis
An RnRMassage therapist provides chair massage to a participant at the Health and Fitness Expo - Washington Navy Yard, May 2004.
"It has been shown that Corporate Chair Massage increases productivity, raises employee morale, and reduces sick leave."
-Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage
Chair massage is a very popular method of therapy for several reasons:
It is practiced in locations that are easily accessible to the client.
It does not take a lot of time so there is minimal interruption to the client’s schedule.
It is done while fully clothed.
Seated massage focuses on the neck and shoulders, where many people feel muscle tension.
Clients enjoy increased circulation and vastly reduced stress in the back, neck and shoulders. A 15-minute seated massage relaxes the recipient and contributes to overall well-being.
Many companies have wellness programs which include seated massage as part of a holistic approach to employee health care. As well as increasing productivity, chair massage also improves employee morale and contributes to lower turnover rates.
Chair Massage as an incentive/reward is a practice that makes good business sense. Provided regularly, it enhances the well-being of employees physically, mentally, and emotionally. It has been proven to help raise profits and reduce health care costs.
For information about seated massage to increase traffic at your convention booth or massage in a corporate setting, please call 202.302.5661
Articles on the Benefits of Chair Massage:
Office of Health Education: University of Pennsylvania
The Wellness Councils of America (welcoa.org):