Three lessons learned from chair massage in Maryland!
Employees who take advantage of wellness are more productive Source: https://bit.ly/34Dbd2h
Nineteen years of offering corporate chair massage in Maryland have flown by! After graduating from the Atlanta School of Massage in 2001, I was anxious to offer bodywork to help and aid in the healing process.
The advantages of offering an on-site chair massage include ease of scheduling, marketing, and payment through an online scheduler. This wellness program can be offered in a small space too!
Here are some lessons that I have learned along the way.
- Chair massage offers great results in a short amount of time.
Many clients that seek on-site chair massage have one or two key areas that “knead” immediate attention. When first working with new clients, I ask for areas that require the most attention to maximize the result for the designated session. Setting aside fifteen or thirty minutes regularly (weekly or monthly) can make the difference between an “ok” day vs. an energized day full of productivity following the chair massage.
- The cost of chair massage is minimal vs. the desired and often obtained results.
Chair massage can bring a sense of well being, refreshed energy, and focus on those ongoing projects that tend to linger when tired. The cost of corporate massage is reasonably priced to allow for clients to schedule regularly or when the “knead” arises.
- One chair massage session will aid in healing vs. not at all.
Clients often ask me this question. “How often should I come in to get a massage?” I answer as much as your budget and schedule will allow for. From my experience, curbing expenses in some areas (convenience coffee and eating out) can cover the expense of a regularly scheduled chair massage. The commitment of regularly scheduling chair massages can improve both your mental and physical state with very little investment on your part.
Offering corporate chair massages within the office cuts down on additional time spent scheduling and driving to a massage appointment following an often long day at the office.
Corporate Massage Kneads received this client review a while back! It echoes our thoughts about offering corporate on-site chair massages.
“Awesome experience. Would love to book again. Having this done on my lunch hour is so convenient. Please come back!”
Corporate Massage Kneads asks that you consider selecting us as your chosen chair massage provider as we have experienced therapists and the business expertise to assist your company with all your corporate “kneads.”
Corporate chair massage is easy to schedule with employer OR employee-paid programs.
Schedule your corporate on-site chair massage program today by simply contacting me, Janet Constantino, CEO of Corporate Massage Kneads. I can be reached at 410-989-3577 which is an easy call to start your wellness program TODAY!
I hope to hear from you soon!
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Chair massage in Baltimore, FAQs
Corporate Massage Kneads offers stress-free wellness programs with mobile chair massages!
Your boss has requested that you plan, organize, and execute a corporate onsite chair massage program as a perk for all those long hours at the workplace. Following your research to identify a suitable, recommended, and local chair massage company in Baltimore, the questions now begin for scheduling this type of wellness program.
Common questions that clients consider when scheduling their corporate onsite chair massage wellness program:
- What is the proposed length of time that the employees will receive chair massages? Massage Kneads answers with a range of 15, 20, or 30 minutes per employee depending on what your budget will allow for.
- How much space is required for this type of program? Massage Kneads answers roughly 5 feet x 5 feet. The massage chair only takes up a small space, but there must be adequate room for the therapist to move around the client to reach the client’s shoulders, back, and arms.
- Is music provided by the company or is that to be set up by my office? Massage Kneads answers that upon request our therapists are happy to provide soft, quiet music to help with the mood for relaxation for corporate onsite chair massage.
- Is there paperwork involved in scheduling this type of wellness program? Massage Kneads answers that yes there is paperwork to be completed: a corporate contract, followed by your invoice and a copy of our W-9 for your accounting department. Lastly, Massage Kneads requires a Liability Waiver which is be completed by each employee when receiving a corporate chair massage. A copy of this document can be emailed following your chair massage event for your records.
- Is tipping expected following each onsite chair massage? Massage Kneads answers that tips are appreciated but not expected following the service.
Ready to schedule your onsite corporate chair massage? If yes, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
ESCAPE. EXPERIENCE. ENJOY!
To schedule your company’s onsite chair massage wellness program, call Janet Constantino at 410-989-3577!
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3 key benefits of exercise, yoga & chair massage to feel better!
Your body is telling you the story. Are you listening?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American works 44 hours per week, or 8.8 hours per day.
As I have been practicing more yoga in 2017, I am reminded that my body speaks to me every single day and especially during an hour class of taking yoga. Each movement indicates whether or “knot” is a preferred stance, pose, and activity.
Not only that, my body speaks to me whether sitting at my desk, walking outside, or doing common household chores. We move constantly throughout the day and our body is expected to cooperate 24/7 with each activity regardless of what is required or expected.
As many of us work at a desk at home due to COVID or within a cubicle, we are stationary and sedentary for sometimes hours on end with long projects and/or conference calls. Often clients tell me of “bad habits” with one that is often described with tucking one leg under their seat to nestle into the long days of office work. This particular “bad habit” allows for a shift in body weight and posture which has lasting effects on our already strained muscles. All these habits have a cumulative effect on our bodies, minds, and comfort levels.
Often while at the desk, our back muscles tend to be over-stretched while or chest tends to be shortened to accommodate odd positions (and sometimes hours!) at our work stations.
So, I ask. What are you doing to combat less movement each day?
Here are three benefits of exercise, yoga & chair massage to feel better!
- Chair yoga is on option along with other activities to decrease stress, increase productivity and mental clarity.
- Walking during lunch is another tried and true option to clear the mind and bring on movement and a fresh perspective.
- Of course, mobile chair massage is our preferred option for all the reasons you know and have been stated time and time again within my blogs!
Imagine how your body language would change at the end of the day with a little downtime in the office to refresh and rejuvenate vs. singing the same old song!
Corporate Massage Kneads looks forward to getting BACK into the office with others when the time is SAFE for ALL! On-site Chair massage works to relieve back and neck pain as well as is stress-relieving and productivity-increasing.
If corporate chair massage sounds like a program that can be incorporated into your business and wellness program, I hope to hear from you. Please buzz me, Janet Constantino, CEO of Corporate Massage Kneads, at 410-989-3577.
Five healthy (at home) lunches during COVID
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Healthy days include healthy lunches, stretching, and exercise can be an easy and valuable part of your daily routine. As imagined, COVID has changed the way we eat, work, play, and probably sleep. Enjoying a variety of new and healthy foods for late morning snacks and lunch may be a welcomed change compared to (humdrum) coffee and donuts when employees were back in the corporate office.
Here is a list of quick ideas that may grab the attention of those that work in your office! Summertime offers the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables which make healthy and quick lunches easier to plan.
Five Quick Lunch Ideas!
Don’t spend your money on fast food at lunch. Enjoy a quick wrap instead and find that healthy eating does not have to be bland or boring!
- Any type of bagged salad with a few extras makes for a tasty lunch. Many enjoy nuts, berries, and other treats to increase flavor and nutrients. Pack the spinach separately and add it when it’s time to eat!
- It is easy to make a big batch of chili when you have some time and it will stay good all week. Enjoy a cup for lunch each day! If you won’t eat it all in that time frame, freeze half of it for a meal at a later date.
- Grain bowls are always a hit for better health and help to minimize the leftovers from dinner the night before!
- Hummus is a versatile ingredient for not only favor but also as a protein or a condiment!
- Wraps are easy and quick to prepare with protein(s), assorted greens, and maybe a little hot sauce to bring it up a notch.
When safe for all, other on-site wellness programs can include healthy lunch choices, corporate on-site chair massage, and daily activities such as walking or (chair) yoga for employees.
Looking for other ideas to bring your employees back into the office? Simply contact me, Janet Constantino, CEO of Corporate Massage Kneads to bring some fresh new ideas for wellness! I can be reached at 410-989-3577!
Celebrating 14 years of offering chair massage!
Monday morning is sometimes slow to get re-oriented with the pending “To Do” list along with attending to the email inbox. I was wishing for a chair massage myself! Thus, it was a slow start to the day (with coffee in hand) as I dug into the inbox to sort through the priorities for the coming week. 
I was pleasantly surprised to get a reminder that 14 years ago this month, I started my business, Corporate Massage Kneads, offering mobile chair massage in Maryland. My mood picked up as I remembered that today was significant. It goes with the saying that time flies when you are having fun!
In 2006, Corporate Massage Kneads was a new company offering corporate chair in Maryland. Back in 2006, Maryland companies were just thinking about offering wellness programs to enhance and support employee health and experience in the office. Since then, Corporate Massage Kneads has expanded to many states along the eastern seaboard and as far and wide as the great state of Texas.
Just for a kick, I looked back at what was off topic ten years ago today and found these little gems.
- Bob Barker and the “Price is Right”
- Mariah Carey, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Black Eyed Peas each captured three nominations for the American Music Awards.
- Steve Irwin, the “Crocodile Hunter”, dies
Looking back at those little facts from 2006 makes me realize how long ago THAT really was and how far Massage Kneads has come in the world of wellness while offering on-site chair massages.
The years have rolled by and I am filled with gratitude to have chosen this massage as my life’s work. My company, Corporate Massage Kneads, continues to push me to exceed the client’s expectations of me and others that work with me. Wellness programs are “in” now as the public, large and small corporations seek corporate chair massage, chair yoga, stretching, and exercise as a cornerstone for increasing productivity while decreasing stress.
I feel that Corporate Massage Kneads continued to exceed the expectations of every massage client working in corporate offices. With the current COVID concerns, we continue to hope for a quick resolution in order to “get back to work” and offer mobile chair massage when employees once again return to their corporate offices.
Exceptional
“Once again, I cannot express enough what a benefit such a service such as this one by Corporate Massage Kneads, truly means to a healthy, and productive day. I have gained many benefits from the service that I gave my co-worker a session. Now they too agree… Wonderful and a real bargain for the convenience and quality of service. “
With hope and gratitude, Corporate Massage Kneads asks that your company consider selecting us as your chosen chair massage provider WHEN safe for all to return back to the office. We have the experience to help you with all your corporate “kneads.”
Corporate chair massage is easy to schedule with employer OR employee paid programs. Schedule your corporate on-site chair massage program today by simply contacting me, Janet Constantino, CEO of Corporate Massage Kneads at 410-989-3577.
Escape. Experience. Enjoy.
Chair massage and tips to manage fatigue
With the innovation of technology (cell phones, texting, email, etc.), stress has increased for the office worker. No longer are the days of following up the next business day when the fax finally arrives. Both senders of calls and texts usually expect prompt immediate action, which increases the stress and workload for both parties. During these COVID days, many are working longer and longer hours due to increased workload, Zoom calls, etc. An article in today’s paper suggests “quiet days” which allow office employees to prioritize their day without the interruption of Zoom-like conference calls and meetings. Chair massage can easily be incorporated into these days.
Common complaints associated with stress include headaches, backaches, clenched jaw, and trouble sleeping to name a few. These physical symptoms are often followed by feelings of anxiety, depression, frustration, etc.
Responses from an overworked office worker can include eating too much, not getting enough sleep, and many times trying to do too much at once which results in poor results and/or a lack of completion of the task.
Here is a quick checklist that can give some insight to confirm your stress level to bring stress relief:
| I will practice using positive self-talk at least once a day. | |||
| I will remember to use emergency stress stoppers when I face stressful situations. | |||
| I will spend at least 15 minutes every day finding pleasure in something that I enjoy. | |||
| I will practice daily relaxation, such as deep breathing or another relaxation technique. | |||
| I will add one of the 10 healthy habits to my life this week. |
More no answers vs. yes answers may give you the nudge you “knead” to bring order to daily chaos.
Here are some suggestions to help you jump-start that “happy” feeling of completing tasks in a timely manner:
- Make your task list into a series of today vs. tomorrow priorities
- Give realistic timelines for the completion of that important project or phone call
- Inquire about on-site corporate chair massage and/or other wellness programs to your HR department.
- Engage in simple relaxation techniques like leaving the office for a short walk for fresh air
- Try meditation, Tai Chi, or Yoga on a regular basis
Corporate Massage Kneads is hopeful to join you BACK in the office when safe for all. On-site mobile chair massage helps to reduce stress, fatigue while increasing productivity!
Sources:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/basics/stress-basics/hlv-20049495
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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.
Onsite chair massage services in the Baltimore, Maryland region are easy to schedule with us!
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