What is Corporate Seated Massage?
Corporate massage is designed specifically to reduce stress in the workplace. The revitalising 15 minute massage session is provided with the client fully clothed and seated, using no oils or creams. The practitioner eases tension and increases circulation to head and key muscle groups of the neck, shoulders and back, arms and hands using a combination of massage, stretching and acupressure points; the result is immediate with the client feeling relaxed and calm, yet energised and alert. It is preventative medicine, which can head off musculo-skeletal problems, reduce accumulated physical and mental tension, improve circulation and increase energy and mental clarity.
Some Statistics
- In 1998/99, 5.4% of claims were stress related. A staggering 320% increase in a decade.
- 55% of all Work Cover claims are back, neck and shoulder related.
- Almost 10% of claims are due to RSI
In all sectors back injuries and in most sectors, RSI and stress are much more expensive than the average claim of $14,294.
Workcover statistical report 1997/98
Absenteeism costs Australian industry about $7 billion a year or approximately $1000 for each employed person a year. These costs include replacement labour, overtime. Decreased productivity, extra supervision and training.
Health Services Australia survey 2000
A happy engaged workforce tends to put in the hours and stay in their jobs (turnover is a huge cost to employees) Happy workers, it's not just about money. Top 25 Employers to work for.
The Age August 2000
BENEFITS
- Reduces stress and alleviates fatigue
- Increases energy and relaxed alertness
- Increases circulation, oxygen and nutrition to the cells which inturn improves circulation to the brain.
- Enhances the ability to think and concentrate
- Decreases blood pressure and pulse rate
- Improves the functioning of the digestive system
- Diminishes insomnia
- Increases range of motion and flexibility
- Eases sore muscles and joints, and relieves muscle spasms and tension headaches providing immediate relief and suppleness.
- Toxins in tense and knotted muscles begin to dissipate.
- Counterbalances travel fatigue