specialists in on site
massage, providing practical solutions at work.
Why use it at work?
Stress and back related health issues are the 2 of the main reasons for staff absenteeism in the workplace. The HSE states that a total of 13.8 million working days were lost due to stress, depression and anxiety in 2006/7. This service shows a pro-active approach towards your duty of care for your staff. It also promotes a positive employer / employee relationship, and it can help to reduce the frequency of staff absenteeism and the costs it entails.- ACAS - Stress at work advice
- HSE - Why tackle work-related stress?
- CIPD - Stress at work
- TUC - Health and Safety Executive’s Management Standards for Work-related Stress
Benefits to Employer:-
- Helps to reduce stress symptoms and back tension in employees
- Shows a proactive approach to the ‘duty of care’ towards the wellbeing of your staff
- Helps boost staff morale and productivity
- Promotes a positive company image
- Attractive staff benefit – can help with staff recruitment and retention
- Can be used as an incentive or thank you
- Can be used at conferences to refresh and revitalise delegates on busy days
Benefits to Employee:-
- Relieves muscular tension in back, neck, shoulder, and arm and head area.
- Helps relieve stress symptoms such as headaches, insomnia and anxiety
- Calms the nervous system and can help lower blood pressure.
- Can help reduce the symptoms of RSI
- Leaves you feeling relaxed and revitalised
- It feels great
How on-site massage fits into your work environment?
- It is performed on an ergonomically designed chair, which is provided by the therapist
- The massage generally lasts for 20 minutes
- Only a small area is required approximately 2.5m² for the chair, client and therapist, preferably in a separate room, or just a quieter area of the office.
- The massage is performed with the client fully clothed, and requires no oil or messy lotions
- If possible access to electricity for the use of gentle music and aromatherapy vaporiser (not compulsory), to help create a tranquil space
- Consultation sheets provided for completion by each employee
- One member of staff can be appointed to organise the appointment schedule within the company.