| A chair massage... what could be better? Not only | | | | productivity, poor morale and higher care for |
| will you have a professional massage therapist | | | | health programs. |
| working his or her soothing and healing magic on | | | | Anyone who has spent their day behind a desk |
| you... but they'll do it at a time and place that is | | | | realizes the consequences of workplace fatigue: |
| convenient for you! That's right - busy people | | | | sore wrists, a stiff neck and tight shoulders, to |
| everywhere are enjoying the benefits of a | | | | name a few. If someone is sitting at a work |
| massage, especially when they literally have only | | | | station that is not ergonomically correct - and |
| minutes to spare and want a convenient, | | | | many are - the result can be tightened muscles |
| affordable option for refreshing their body and | | | | which can impede blood flow and create |
| mind. | | | | decreased energy, carpal tunnel and mental |
| So how does a chair rubdown differ for a | | | | fogginess. A massage is the perfect answer for |
| traditional massage? Aside from the fact that it is | | | | instant relief at an affordable price. |
| done away from the salon, it is a bit shorter than | | | | Let's take a look at some of the benefits of a |
| a normal massage but provides the same relaxing | | | | chair massage to employers. |
| benefits. Using a specially designed massage chair, | | | | A chair rubdown works for just about |
| a trained therapist addresses the key areas of | | | | everyone... everywhere. |
| stress - neck, back, shoulders and arms - to wipe | | | | The positive effects are immediate; their |
| away the stress of the day. Another reason for | | | | employees will feel great right away. |
| its popularity is the fact that in addition to being | | | | A chair massage program can be used to |
| offered at a traditional massage salon, they are | | | | complement your company's other wellness |
| being administered in massage stores, stand-alone | | | | programs. |
| kiosks and businesses practically everywhere. | | | | A massage in a chair requires no overhead or |
| Some people feel uncomfortable about the | | | | start-up costs. |
| traditional type of massage, in which you are | | | | On the flip side... following are some reasons that |
| required to remove your clothing. And some are | | | | employees are embracing the massage therapy |
| apprehensive about even trying a massage at all | | | | offered by their company. |
| because they are hesitant to try something new. | | | | They experience instant relief from achy, |
| The chair rubdown addresses both these issues. | | | | stressed muscles. |
| First, it is done out in the open, so anyone can | | | | Their energy level is instantly boosted, |
| see how a chair rubdown is administered before | | | | resulting in increased motivation. |
| they try it themselves. Second, there is no | | | | It makes them feel valuable and important to |
| reason to remove your clothing, making it a much | | | | their superiors. |
| more feasible option for some. | | | | A chair massage wipes away the effects of |
| Another group enjoying the benefits of massage | | | | sitting for a long time, doing repetitive tasks. |
| chair therapy is employers, more and more of | | | | So... as an employer, employee or just a regular |
| whom are offering it as a benefit for their | | | | guy, you might wonder what a massage does for |
| workers. Companies are finding that offering a | | | | your wallet. Chair massage sessions are shorter, |
| chair massage to their employees positively | | | | which translates into a more affordable option for |
| affects both morale and productivity. They are | | | | rejuvenating your body and mind. It truly is the |
| finding a marked reduction in the money they lose | | | | ultimate in relaxation for people on the go. |
| each year by way of absenteeism, lower | | | | |