What is a Chair Massage?
A chair massage is a 15-20 minute massage where you are ergonomically seated in a specialised massage chair, with your face resting in a headrest. Your face is looking down towards the ground, while your arms are supported by a special arm shelf. Your back and neck are fully relaxed while the chair massage practitioner provides relief from muscular tension focussing on the back, shoulders, arms, neck, and head.
There is no need to change or shower after because our practitioners work through your clothes, with optional hypo-allergenic cream on your arms and neck. Simply sit down, relax, then continue on with your day.
The unique thing about the chair massage is how compact and portable it is. Our massage practitioners can perform a chair massage treatment almost anywhere on-site. We have worked in many different workplaces on-site including busy offices, golf courses, conferences, tradeshows, festivals etc.
Why get Chair Massages at work?
Most people simply do not have the time to go to a spa, or massage therapy clinic. With corporate chair massage, you don’t even have to leave the office! There’s no special preparation or change of clothes required, and you enjoy the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of a massage without having to sneak out of the office for a spa day.
Many companies are adopting this service for staff as part of their employee perks scheme, even providing these complimentary on-site chair massage to employees on a regularly booked schedule. Talk about a great workplace benefit! Typically, companies provide these weekly or bi-weekly, or for quarterly/annual events. At Corporate Hands, we can work with you to create a massage program that works best for you. We bring the convenience of chair massage directly to you – everyone in the workplace can enjoy a relaxing massage anywhere, anytime!
What are the benefits of Chair Massage?
Physical benefits
Employees are often slumped over their keyboards not sitting in proper posture, straining in front of our screens for eight-plus hours a day. That’s why office workers often face serious neck and back pain, muscle soreness, and arm, wrist and hand issues repetitive strain. It’s unnatural for the human body to be sedentary, with repetitive movements, especially sitting hunched.
Incorporating massage positioning can immediately help to alleviate the tension which has built up in our necks, shoulders, backs, arms, and wrists. Chair massage also has lasting physical effects that help boost wellness. A single 15-minute chair massage is a great stress management technique to reduce tension headaches and treat and prevent migraines. A chair massage can also promote increased blood circulation, lower blood pressure, and a strengthened immune system, benefits that you’ll experience long term.
Our practitioners work with clients to figure out where the tension is, and not only massage that area but also provide office-friendly stretching to do in between massages.
Decreased stress
Stress is an all too common issue many people face on a daily basis. While regular chair massage will not eliminate the stress from your job, it will make you feel better! Stepping away from that mounting to-do list for at least 15 minutes during your workday will do wonders, your mind and body will be relaxed. This study in 2012 showed offering 15-minute chair massages during work hours significantly reduced their stress.
As an employer, chair massage as a perk should be something to consider implementing when considering burnout, morale, and employee retention. Employee morale is increased when employers provide the perk of on-site chair massages. Employees feel appreciated and valued for their commitment, and thus more satisfied with their employer. Chair massage also encourages a relaxed peaceful vibe in the office and promotes an atmosphere of teamwork, trust, and loyalty in the workplace.
What are the benefits of Corporate Massage?
- Mental and physical stress & fatigue in the office environment
- Improving body posture
- Relaxing the mind whilst improving mental focus and concentration
- Preventing muscle cramps and spasm, relieving headaches and neck pain
- Relieving RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) and OOS (Occupational Overuse Syndrome)
- Lowering blood pressure, calming the nervous system, boosting the immune system and
- Increasing blood circulation
- Helping with digestive disorders and stress-related insomnia
- Relieves common muscle strain and soreness in the back, shoulders, neck, wrists and arms associated with long hours at the computer
Why choose Corporate Hands for Chair Massages?
We work with you to tailor our service to best suit your needs. We have been in the industry for a long time, with thousands of practical hours, and we receive overwhelmingly positive responses from our clients.
We take the headache out of organising workplace wellness services. We make it easy and seamless, with the use of our online booking system.
So what’s the next step? Contact us to get started on implementing chair massage at your office or event.
Join all of the other companies and businesses who have incorporated chair massage into their workplace. Show your team that you care about them and invest in your people to reap the rewards. It’s a win-win!
Request a quote today.
