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child merely needs 'comforting' while
the stressed adult needs medicine?"
--Dr. Deane Juhan
Until the 1990s, massage therapy was still a fairly new idea in
our culture. Oftentimes well-intentioned people still describe
us as "masseurs" or "masseuses." These terms are
sometimes associated with images we've seen on television
shows -- indulgences for the wealthy or romantic encounters.
But these perceptions are changing. As alternative medicine
continues to become more ingrained in our culture,
therapeutic massage has been widely recognized as a form of
healthcare. Now you see professional massage therapists
working with chiropractors, doctors, and corporations. See
Where it's at for a list of companies that have utilized
professional massage therapists in the workplace.
The following are some frequently asked questions about
corporate on-site chair massage:
Q. How can we justify spending money
on this "perk" regularly?
A. It's an investment. While massages will most certainly raise
morale on stress-relief day, they also have several health
benefits. Short-term it will rejuvenate, refresh, and help
alleviate pain and stress. This will be noticeable immediately.
Regular massages will lower blood pressure, loosen muscles,
defeat chronic pain patterns, help eliminate stress, and even
boost the immune system! Your return...increased
productivity and decreased absenteeism.
Q. Will participants have to take their clothes off?
A. No. Conveniently enough, clients relax in a
comfortable chair, clothes on.
Q. Can staff members pay individually?
A. If you are interested in a successful wellness program:
Higher participation levels. Sometimes for people to realize the
long-term benefits of massage, they need to experience it
consistently. This is much more likely to happen when it is a
benefit provided to them free-of-charge. We strongly believe
your company will benefit ten-fold if you invest in this program.
Q. Do the therapists accept responsibility for any
negligible action?
A. Yes All of our therapists are insured, most by the
American Massage Therapy Association. (Thankfully we've
never heard anyone having to use it). As of the year 2000,
AMTA insurance policies coverage is $2,000,000 general
liability each incident and $6,000,000 aggregate.
Q. Wouldn't this be distracting to our work
environment?
A. Sometimes the first day is abuzz with excitement and
discussion but it quickly becomes almost necessary routine as
people soon discover the true benefits of massage therapy.
Q. Will our staff get too relaxed?
A. Our massage therapists are trained to conclude sessions
with energizing techniques to leave our clients feeling relaxed,
alert, and rejuvenated.
Have we answered all your questions?
Please don't hesitate to contact us at
(888) 611-3175
