CHAIR MASSAGE
Are your employees over stressed?
From manufacturers to hospitals to auto dealerships, teachers, companies across the US are using seated massage services to make work literally less of a pain in the neck for employees. Seated massage provides hardworking employees with a convenient method of alleviating the stress inherent in these competitive times.

Slouching at a desk for prolonged periods often results in lower back pain. Repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, are common among office workers. A ten-to-twenty minute "stress buster" massage relieves tension in the neck, back, and shoulder muscles, reducing irritability and increasing productivity.

Convenience
Seated massage is performed in the workplace. Your employees will be seated upright on a special massage chair and will remain fully clothed. No oils are used, so there is no need for them to be concerned about stains on clothing. The session generally lasts from 10 to 15 minutes per person. The chair is lightweight and portable, enabling it to be set up in virtually any office or break room.

Benefits
Studies by the Touch Research Institute show that the benefits of seated massage have quick results. Immediately after massage sessions, the subjects experienced a change in brain waves in the direction of heightened alertness, and show better performance on math problems (completed in less time with fewer errors).

At the end of the five-week study period, subjects reported reduced job stress and elevated moods. These are in addition to the usual benefits of massage: relief of muscular tension, revitalized energy, and a stronger immune system.

The study's findings are significant in that the International Labour Organization stated in its 1993 World Labour Report that job stress costs the US economy $200 billion annually through diminished productivity, compensation claims, absentee-ism, health insurance, and direct medical expenses.

Safety
Panni will demonstrate the procedure for getting on and off the massage chair for those who are not familiar with its use. Positioning is very important and Panni will check regularly throughout the session to be sure the client's alignment remains correct.

Employee reward
Reward the winning department of a team competition to a 10-15 minute massage for each member of the department. Substitute a congratulation in the office newsletter after a strong fiscal quarter with a sign-up in the break room for a complimentary seated massage.