A chair massage program demonstrates an employer's active commitment to the health and well being of their employees.

Today, stress is a fact of life, and the workplace is no exception.  Deadlines, rapidly changing technology, ten, twelve, fourteen hour workdays, and unavoidable interpersonal conflicts are just a few of the stresses workers cope with daily.  The effects of stress are cumulative and without time to relax and recharge, can lead to:

• Headaches, backaches, eyestrain, neck pain.
• Repetitive use injuries such as tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Poor concentration, anxiety, depression, irritability, or anger.
• Lowered resistance to colds and infections, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
• Physical and emotional exhaustion, also known as "burn-out".

On-Site Seated Chair Massage Can Help:

It can actually save an employer money by reducing absenteeism, time off from work related injuries, a drop in compensation claims for for injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, increases in productivity and accuracy of employees. 

It works because massage:

• Reduces muscle tension and the pain it causes.
• Calms the nervous system and increases circulation, which boosts energy and alertness.
• Helps employees identify and release tension on their own, before it becomes a problem.
• Provides a complete change of pace so the body and mind can relax and rejuvenate.

It's easy to set up and run:

1. A coordinator from your office will help the massage practitioner set a schedule, publicize the program, and sign people up.

2. Provide a quiet space.  A conference room, break room, or a quiet corner is fine.  After the day's sessions, the space will return to normal use.

3. Encourage employees to use it.  Make sure they know you support the program.  Use it yourself and encourage your managers to do the same.

Only $60 per hour  An exceptional program cost, considering that up to five employees can receive the many benefits of massage therapy per hour.  Also, it is a tax deduction as an employee benefit.

Suggested Methods:

1. Company pays for all employees. (most effective method)

2. Employees and employer share the expenses 50/50.

3. Employees pay for their own therapy by the minute, but still receive all the benefits of massage.