| On site massage gives employers an opportunity | | | | with them all the equipment needed to perform |
| to provide an employee benefit with a broad | | | | their services. Then, during the workday, |
| range of health benefits. A typical office | | | | employees can take some time from their duties |
| massage lasts between 5 to 20 minutes and can | | | | to get a massage. For companies that don't want |
| give a strong return on investment. In this article, | | | | to offer a full traditional prone massage, there's |
| we'll talk about some of the benefits of on site | | | | corporate chair massage that's equally beneficial |
| massage and present some options for | | | | but takes up less time and can therefore be |
| introducing a scheme to your workplace. | | | | more cost effective as many more employees |
| What are the benefits of on site massage? | | | | can be treated during the therapist's visit. |
| The holistic benefits of massage are well | | | | Additional benefits of on site massage |
| documented and when a corporate massage | | | | One of the key benefits is that the recipient does |
| programme is added as an employee benefit it | | | | not need to undress as the massage is |
| can help boost employee morale and motivation | | | | performed on top of their clothing. Corporate |
| as well as helping to reduce the overall cost of | | | | chair massage can take place in a public space |
| other benefits such as business insurance | | | | and uses an on site massage chair, rather than |
| premiums. As massage reduces fatigue and | | | | the traditional massage table. As well as boosting |
| stress levels, the recipient may benefit from an | | | | morale and enabling companies to retain their best |
| increase in creativity and clarity of mind, enabling | | | | employees, the benefits of massage can also |
| them to be more productive for the rest of the | | | | include the reduction of repetitive strain injuries |
| day. Improving employee wellbeing by creating a | | | | such as those that result from excessive use of |
| less stressful working environment can also have | | | | computer keyboards. |
| a positive impact on your team and help to | | | | How much does on site massage cost? |
| minimise stress related sickness and absenteeism | | | | Depending on the service provider you can have |
| rates. | | | | a professional therapist visit your place of work |
| On site massage is growing in popularity and is a | | | | or event for as little as £50.00 per hour. |
| service that is often provided by companies listed | | | | Additional discounts are often available for |
| in the Times top 100 places to work. Companies | | | | companies that organise weekly or monthly visits |
| that are not able to offer regular corporate | | | | and the cumulative effect of regular visits can |
| massage often make it available for special | | | | help organisations to see the tangible benefits for |
| events. For example, the company will hire | | | | themselves. |
| massage therapists to visit their location, bringing | | | | 12. |