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!
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.
Three lessons learned from chair massage in Maryland!
Employees who take advantage of wellness are more productive.
Nineteen years of offering corporate chair massage in Maryland have flown by! The advantages of offering an on-site chair massage include ease of scheduling, marketing with easy payment options 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 who 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 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 chair 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 to regularly scheduling chair massages can improve both your mental and physical state with very little investment on your part.
Offering corporate chair massages in Maryland 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. Contact us here to start your wellness program TODAY!
I hope to hear from you soon!
Escape. Experience. Enjoy.
Tips to reduce posture problems + chair massage
Photo by Daniele D’Andreti
With COVID, so many things have changed! We all know this and probably feel this when working more hours in our makeshift home offices. As I am not actively working now offering chair massage in corporate offices, I find my body aches a little more from sitting!
Here are some ergonomic tips to reduce the stress and strain on your body. Sitting happens so changing our daily practices and posture can help.
- Take little breaks more often Little breaks throughout the day add up by the end of each day and week. Set your phone to include mini-breaks in the morning, at lunch, and mid-afternoon.
- Increase your cardio With increased sitting the effects are much worse if not balanced with some sort of cardio activities. Compounded with closed gyms and more work at home, it takes effort and commitment to keep your body moving. With the warmer summer temps, maybe stroll outside for 15 minutes per day OR take the stairs in an office building OR change the habit from taking the elevator to steps. Probably a better idea anyway during these COVID days.
- Change your posture While at work, sit straight up in your chair with your feet flat on the floor. While relaxing and watching tv, lean back while stretching your legs and neck to a forward position. While in the car, scoot your seat up closer to the wheel and sit upright with your chin slightly down. All these MINOR adjustments can have MAJOR advantages when experiencing less back and neck strain.
Corporate Massage Kneads welcomes the day when we can all safely go back to work and enjoy coffee talk with long lost office mates, large office spaces, AND onsite chair massage. With 14 years of experience in setting up wellness programs, we are here to help schedule a special event when welcoming your office workers BACK to the office!
Contact Janet Constantino, CEO, and Founder, to schedule your wellness program!
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7 healthy wellness tips when not ABLE to enjoy mobile chair massage…
Employees are working now more than EVER due to COVID. The office hours are blurry when managing our daily work schedule, kids at home, and the LONG “TO DO” list. Sadly, chair massage requests have decreased as employees are working from home for the time being.
The question remains on how to best incorporate movement to decrease prolonged hours of sitting at one’s desk. Sadly, many wellness programs that include on-site chair massage, yoga, Pilates, and fitness centers are not typically available with the current situation due to the COVID virus.
What are the other key activities that can help with wellness on a daily basis?
- Increased movement
- Healthier snacks (fruit, high protein snacks, etc.)
- Smart computer habits
- Soft relaxing music if enjoyed
- Stretching routinely during the day
- Increased water consumption
- Short breaks between tasks to bring more clarity and focus
Half of the battle would be to remember to get up and move around. Movement is the often the key here and here are some tips to remember to go just that – MOVE! Apple watches and cell phones both have settings that remind us to stand up and step away from that spreadsheet or project. Virtual yoga stretches, short exercise videos help to create new ways to enjoy exercise right in our own office and homes.
Corporate Massage Kneads continues to think of all that have had such drastic changes and hope that we can all dream of happier and more normal days to come.
**COVID update**
Corporate Massage Kneads will look forward to the day when we can offer corporate chair massage when safe for all parties AND when employees are back in the office.
WE miss you!
Pandemic Office Ergonomics; 3 causes of pain with solutions
Photo by Daniele D’Andreti
For me, the most comfortable spot in my house is on my chaise lounge. It offers comfort and security during these shifting workplaces due to the coronavirus virus. The lighting is bright with many windows behind me and this spot keeps me from other distractions in my home; teenagers working on schoolwork, noises from others, and our little dog, Jinx, that roams about. All was well and good until several days of sitting there proved otherwise. The aches and pains of poor ergonomics took me back to my solitude and the poor lighting of my desk. I miss the days of offering chair massage in corporate offices. It kept me away from the desk and actively moving.
What are the common causes of continued stress while working in a different environment at home? Here are some common ones that can be managed with slight changes.
Three common causes of stress to the office worker:
- Comfortable sofas and chairs offer little back support which in turn taxes the shoulders and spine.
- Zoom conference calls prolong poor posture as there is no time to adjust your seating during the call.
- Cell phones contribute to posture stress that continues unless stretched and managed.
Solutions for these common causes of stress to the office worker:
- Move from the comfortable sofa and chairs to an office-type chair with more solid back support.
- Try different seating and locations for your next Zoom call to maximize support for prolonged sitting during these conference calls.
- When using your cell phone, bring the phone up by bending your elbow followed by looking down with your eyes, then the top of your spine.
Massage Kneads would welcome the opportunity to help you and your staff settle back into the office. Mobile chair massage is a wellness program that offers many benefits. We will be back to offering corporate chair massage when the timing is right for ALL parties.
Why “knot” offer a wellness program when your employees settle back into the office? With fourteen years of offering chair massage, we’ve “got your back!”
This testimonial says it all.
Great Refresher! “Nothing like getting a relaxing update on the shoulders and back from hunching over a keyboard. I needed it more than I thought I did!”
Reach out to Janet Constantino, Founder and CEO of Corporate Massage Kneads at 410-989-3577 with any questions about corporate chair massage.
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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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