Four Ways Mobile Chair Massages Benefit Employers
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Of course, chair massages feel good! But do they have any other benefits beyond that momentary sensory happiness? What place could they possibly have in the workplace? According to a recent Forbes article, massage has a very productive place in every office! Chair massage isn’t just a way to spoil yourself and your employees; it’s an essential method of rejuvenation to keep your business running its best at all times. Corporate Massage Kneads is the premier mobile chair massage company in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia!
How can mobile chair massage benefit the employer?
- Increase your productivity. According to research logged in the US National Library of Medicine, massage improves brainpower. Compared to people who received no massage, those who did receive a massage exhibited increased speed and accuracy in performing computations and other basic brain functions. Their brains were more alert and less stressed in both the short and long term.
- Get your creative juices flowing. According to the experiences shared with Corporate Massage Kneads at our regular client sites, many clients experience sudden bursts of creativity after receiving massages. We believe this is because massage helps people to relax and see situations more clearly. When you can better assess a situation, you can find better solutions to problems. Massage can help you to see the bigger picture so that you can better strategize for your business and better perform smaller tasks to keep the business heading in the right direction.
- Help you sleep and fight disease. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, “Massage therapy increases the activity level of the body’s white blood cells that work to combat viruses.” Sickness often either keeps employees from working or keeps them from performing their best. With better-functioning white blood cells, workers are more likely to be performing at the top of their game. Mobile chair massage also promotes deep sleep, which helps to restore the body and repair daily wear.
- Reduce pain and stress. Massage helps to loosen up muscles that may have become tight due to everyday stressors. Desk jobs can be very hard to do well when one feels a lot of tension in their neck or back, so a neck or back massage allows them to focus more on their work and less on the pain.
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Great! “Really enjoyed and I’m thankful for the service here on site! I plan to be a regular and wish I could book my full lunch hour!” One more happy client!
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Sources:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8884390
https://www.amtamassage.org/research/Massage-Therapy-Research-Roundup/Research-Roundup0.html
Chair Massage Decreases Stress and Improves Sleep
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The typical employee works 40+ hours a week, so a great night of sleep is often required for daily tasks! Chair massage not only increases productivity and eases stress, but it also can enhance the quality of your sleep.
When you go to bed, do you typically get a good night’s sleep? Do you feel relaxed and rested in the morning, or do you move throughout the day feeling exhausted and stressed? Sleep is essential to your health, and without a consistent sleep schedule, you are more likely to suffer from the consequences of sleep deprivation.
Inadequate amounts of sleep are correlated with the onset of several chronic diseases and conditions, like diabetes, obesity, depression, and cardiovascular disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control, insufficient amounts of sleep are associated with the start of these diseases, as well as affecting their duration and level of intensity.
Sleep is essential to good health, productivity, and maintaining healthy personal relationships. Healthcare professionals typically agree that the regular adult should sleep an average of seven to nine hours every night. For your immune system to operate at its maximum level, your body needs to receive an adequate amount of rest so that it can heal itself, especially if the immune system is compromised. Not only can sleep affect your health, but insufficient sleep can also be detrimental to your interpersonal relationships. If you are not well rested, you are more likely to be reactive, negative, upset, and underproductive. According to the National Sleep Foundation, short sleep duration is associated with a higher body mass index, higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, increased likelihood of motor vehicle accidents, heightened risk of depression and substance abuse, and decreased ability to pay attention.
When you are stressed, an automatic system in your body called the sympathetic nervous system is activated and triggers a sensation called “fight or flight.” During a chair massage, the other automatic system, called the parasympathetic system, is activated, which consequently causes your body to relax. Often, sleeplessness is caused by high levels of stress. A mobile chair massage can alleviate the stress that so many hold onto. Many people become so relaxed that they take a light snooze while they have their professional on-site chair massage.
Receiving a mobile chair massage can improve your sleep pattern daily, and it could even help you catch some Zzzs during the massage therapy session itself. Massage is a relaxing experience that can ease tension that is often the main cause of many sleepless nights while also increasing productivity and mental awareness! A win-win for the typical office worker!
Wouldn’t you like to feel as refreshed as this client? Testimonials like this one make us smile!
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“This is my first time using the service. It was worth every penny. I went with the 15-minute session, and I was totally relaxed before time ran out.”
Bringing corporate chair massage into your stressful work environment could alleviate stress and enhance your sleep and relaxation so that you can start waking up refreshed and ready to start each day.
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We know that you have health and wellness “kneads,” and we would be thrilled to see you sleeping soundly after a much-needed onsite chair massage session!
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Mobile chair massage can boost mental clarity
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Concentration and mental clarity are essential to any scholar or worker in everyday life. Completing difficult tasks, brainstorming, and writing reports or papers can be integral to the typical workday of any individual, and these responsibilities all require optimum brain function and energy. While many people often associate massage with relaxation, did you know that it also promotes brain activity? Chair massage and/or table massage is a great way to improve both the physical and mental health of individuals who need to de-stress and promote efficient thinking.
Recent studies have shown that massage stimulates activity in the left side of the brain, which is the side that is most active when a person is pleased, happy, or excited. The right side of the brain, in contrast, is often activated when an individual is sad, stressed, or depressed. When feeling happy and motivated, individuals are more capable of producing their best work, as opposed to when they are sad and discouraged. A mobile chair massage is a great tool for the stressed work environment because it provides an improved state of awareness and heightens alertness. A 15-minute on-site chair massage at lunch could provide workers with a noticeable boost in brainpower within as little as 24 hours.
Not only can corporate chair massage promote efficient thinking, but it also benefits and improves memory. Tight neck and shoulder muscles often limit circulation to the brain, which consequently does not support memory or concentration. Also, when massage relaxes tense muscles, it eases stress, which also benefits thinking and efficient work. Positive emotions typically are related to better thinking and memory, whereas negative emotions are associated with pessimistic thinking and less concentration. When left untreated, chronic stress and pessimistic outlooks can destroy brain cells and damage the hippocampus, which is the brain region partly responsible for the formation of new memories and the retrieval of new ones. In contrast, when happy and stress-free, the frontal lobes of the brain are activated and help to control the gate of emotional and aggressive parts of the limbic system or the “emotional brain.” With the “emotional brain” in check and with a positive attitude, you can be more capable of handling work, school, or life activities that require your attention. Seeking relaxation and remaining positive is important for your mind, and massage is a great way to keep your mental capacity in shape and working well while offering stress relief.
Though many people see massage as a mere indulgence, it should be viewed as something much more than that. It supports overall wellness, boosts the immune system, relaxes muscles, promotes brain activity and memory, and does much more. By optimizing your health and lowering stress with a massage, you can be able to process daily life with more efficiency and ease. Massage interrupts stress-inducing patterns and helps to restore your body to a balanced state, thereby alleviating the mental block of stress from your mind and allowing you to dedicate energy to thinking and completing important tasks.
Since 2006, Corporate Massage Kneads is YOUR mobile chair massage company in Maryland and Virginia. We provide corporate chair massage and wellness programs that fit whatever particular “kneads” you have!
If on-site corporate chair massage sounds like a program that can be incorporated into your business and wellness program, I hope to hear from you. Contact us with this link to start your quote!
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Healthy tips + Office Chair Massage
World events over the last 5 years have changed the way we work, exercise, and probably eat. For some of us, stretchy workout pants have taken the place of traditional work attire, and you might be thinking it’s time to reign in the working-from-home snacking! But without setting ourselves up for success by cultivating lasting healthy habits, these thoughts could lead to crash dieting or a strained relationship with diet and exercise.
The first step in avoiding crash diets and supporting a healthy lifestyle is through food. Cutting your calories in half and eating nothing but apples and celery is not a viable option that will be good for you in the long run. Instead, it is important to create a lifestyle of eating clean. One way to do this is to eat for performance instead of pleasure. Your body is a machine, capable of so much as long as it is cared for properly. To exercise and perform other daily activities, you need to have strength through nutrition. When you eat poorly, you can feel lethargic and less capable of tackling your exercise routine, or even your daily tasks. Another tip for creating a healthy eating style is planning. Do your research, find out what healthy foods you enjoy, and know what you need to eat every day. Planning helps you to avoid the occasional “slips” in your healthy lifestyle and can be a great foundation for you as you attempt to eat healthier. Also, keeping yourself accountable is a huge way to keep on track. Record the food that you eat and calculate the nutritional information of your meals; knowing that you have to record your daily meals helps you not to over-indulge in sweets and other unhealthy foods on a whim.
Another integral part of starting (and maintaining) a healthy lifestyle is through exercise. While most people are not thrilled at the idea of a treadmill or weight machines, there are a wide variety of different ways to be active throughout the day. Here are some tips to keep you motivated on your journey to fitness: First, you can turn your commute into a workout. Instead of driving, why not try biking or walking? If you live too far from your office, or you work from home, try setting your alarm earlier to get a work out in before work. Working out before work can give you more energy before a busy day, give you endorphins for a better mood, and leave you less stressed about the idea of going to the gym after a long day at work. Also, you can invest in more (and better) workout clothes. Commit to exercise by dressing in the right gear and feeling comfortable at the gym. Sure, you get the same workout when exercising in boxer shorts and an oversized t-shirt as compared to Nike, but you can re-enforce yourself as an exerciser by investing in yourself and getting excited to look good as you work out to feel good. Another great way to stay motivated about exercising is by recording your workouts online or in a journal. Logging your workouts is a great way to see your progress over time, which is motivation in itself, and if you record them online, it provides you with a support system to encourage you and keep you going even on the tough days.
Overall, losing weight and being healthy is all about balance and consistency. Don’t focus completely on exercise, but also don’t only leave your health to diet choices. Sustainable healthy eating and living are crucial to achieving and maintaining a well-working body that deserves to be treated with care so that it can perform well for you daily.
Corporate Massage Kneads would welcome the opportunity to be apart of your in office wellness program. Our mobile chair massage services offer many benefits, including increased productivity, mental focus, and employee satisfaction, as well as decreased stress and muscle tension.
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Sources:
Mackie, Ryan. “Eating Right: A Ten-Step Strategy to Eating Clean.” BodyBuilding.com, January 15, 2014. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ryanm14.htm
Soong, Jennifer. “7 Habits of Highly Effective Exercisers.” Fitness. http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/motivation/habits-of-effective-exercisers.
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Spring is finally here, which means it’s time for the flowers to begin blooming and the weather to begin warming up. When you’re thinking about Spring as a season, these are probably some of the elements you use as representation. While some of us dread the large amounts of pollen that make our noses struggle, we can all agree spring is a time we think of warmer weather, flowers, and sunlight. This brings many of us a calm feeling of serenity, and a happy feeling as a whole.
I’ve recently found an interesting new term that ties in with the spring vibes the season holds. Hygge is a Danish term that represents the calm, cozy feeling while incorporating wellness and being content. This is a very achievable idea, especially during the Spring. By tying these two like things with each other, we can create a calm wellness environment using our surroundings.
Spring Scents
Take in the spring scents around you, there are many more than you may think! One of the easiest ways of achieving this is to visit your local farmers market. It’s such a happy feeling, to have everyone come to the market to celebrate the start of spring. Many will bring their flowers that have begun to bloom or things like fresh fruit and jam. The strong aromas of fresh flowers and locally grown produce will put the Spring spirit within you, without a doubt!
Your home: With a Twist
Many of us have trouble coming up with an idea to decorate our houses. Whether you’re trying to color match or pick a theme to accessorize your house, it can be quite a struggle. Take Hygge into your mind and decorate your house for the Spring season. Purchase a few flowers and pastel vases to place around your house. You can even combine these ideas by shopping for home decorations or flowers at the farmer’s market. Keep your house “earthy,” by adding different floral elements and vine decor. This will help you get into a healthy mindset with a strong focus on happiness and wellness.
By understanding Hygge and finding ways to incorporate it into your lifestyle, you can help yourself come to peace. Spring is the perfect opportunity to achieve this, with fresh and calming elements all around. You will feel stress levels reducing and productivity levels increasing. To really help you get into the whole concept of Hygge, we suggest a mobile chair massage from Corporate Massage Kneads. It’s the perfect way to kick off the new season feeling refreshed!
This review may help you book your corporate wellness program sooner vs. later!
“We contracted Massage Kneads for chair massages for employees in our office in Rockville, MD and we couldn’t have been happier with the service. Both massage therapists, Rudy and Joyce, arrived early to get set up and go over the plan and were ready to start on time. They were each so pleasant and our employees raved about how great they were.
I had worked with Janet by email to try to set up another massage day that ended up being canceled (by us). Janet was so helpful along the way, very responsive, patient, and understanding even when plans changed. I’ll certainly be calling again for our next Chair Massage Day and we’re looking forward to it!”
Is your business environment in need of some Hygee, wellness, happiness, AND increased productivity? Optimize health in your office and bring Massage Kneads into your office for some much “kneaded” stress relief.
For more information on how we can best meet your “kneads”, contact CEO Janet Constantino through the Contact Us link on our website at www.CorporateMassageKneads.com for more information.
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Mobile chair massage is easy to schedule when working with Corporate Massage Kneads! We are locally owned and operated as a full-service provider of mobile chair massage in Baltimore, Maryland, and beyond.
Corporate chair massage with Corporate Massage Kneads is a breeze to set up! As your corporate wellness program provider, we will handle all the details to ensure it is easy, affordable, and well-received!
Common requests include Wellness programs, Employee health fairs, Holiday events, and Employee appreciation day.
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