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Hi,
Community what is that? “All the people living in a particular place or a
particular area or place
considered together with its inhabitants. Or a body of states or nations unified
by common interests.”
That is the definition of community by my trusty computer. How do I look at
community? Well, take
the above definition and make it personal. How about your street? Do you
know your neighbors? Do
you at least know them enough to smile and say hi? It is important to know
your neighbors, they are
part of your community. Communities matter! Have fun in your community.
Talk with you soon,
Colleen
Check Out Chair Massage
You Deserve a Break in Your Busy Day
Cathy Ulrich
Ever been curious about the chair massage area at the
mall? Or wondered why your company offers massages
in the conference room on certain days? Does it seem
strange people want to get massages in an odd-looking
chair during a busy workday? Well, maybe they're on
to something. In fact, a small investment in a chair
massage session can lead to a significant pay-off.
Chair massag e--also called seated or on-site massage--provides a host of
benefits, including reducing stress, improving mental clarity, and enhancing
work performance. And the time investment is minimal:
short five-, ten- or fifteen-minute sessions can often do the trick.
In a study done at the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami,
researchers found that when participants got a fifteen-minute chair massage
just twice a week, their anxiety levels were lower,
their brain waves proved they were more relaxed and alert, and their stress
levels were measurably reduced. The study also showed improved speed and
accuracy on math computations.
During t h e Work Day In short, this study shows what chair massage
enthusiasts have known for some time: even a short massage can help relax
tight muscles and remind the body to breathe. Although
full-body massages are optimal, taking time out for one in the middle of the
workday can lull you to sleep, and it can be difficult to schedule it into your
day. On the other hand, a chair massage during an
afternoon break may be a better alternative, particularly when you need to be
energized, so you can better focus for late-day meetings or evening
responsibilities. Besides, the short massage session time--
often the same as your coffee break--keeps you from stressing about being
away from work too long.
You don't have to undress, you don't need the privacy of a table massage,
and you're ready to get back
to work feeling refreshed.
Chair massage can also be a great introduction into the world of bodywork. If
you've always wondered
why some people are adamant about getting massages, or if you've been
trying to explain to a friend or
coworker why bodywork is so wonderful, chair massage is an excellent way
to get a sampling.
Th e Massage Chair The key to comfort for on-site massages is the specially
tailored chair. It's
important you feel fully supported and at ease so you can relax for your
session. With pads to support
your face, chest, arms, pelvis, and knees, a massage chair is surprisingly
comfortable. And the chair's
design puts you in a position that relieves tension even before the therapist
starts working.
Massage chairs are fully adjustable so your practitioner can tailor the chair
specifically to your body with just the release of a few levers. The unique
design allows your therapist to easily access areas on your
body--such as the neck, shoulders, and back--that may be the tightest.
Is It Effective? You may wonder how a massage can be effective when the
practitioner works through your clothes and without oils.
Chair massage has its roots in a centuries-old Japanese massage technique
called amma. A predecessor to the better-known shiatsu, amma is done while
seated, and therapists are trained to work specifically
on the body's pressure points. Pressure point work, especially on the areas
made accessible by the position of the massage chair, can free muscles and
relieve stress and tight tissues without working
directly on the skin. Therapists are skilled at palpating and working through
clothes. In minutes, you feel relaxed, alert, and comfortable as your tension
melts away. And, since no oils or lotions are used for chair
massage, you can go right back to your day without feeling like you need to
shower.
Your Trouble Spot s Once you decide how long you want your chair massage
session to last, your
therapist will adjust the routine for maximum effectiveness. These sessions
can be very beneficial in
treating work-related issues, such as repetitive stress conditions and muscle
tightness caused from sitting in front of a computer.
Be sure to tell your massage therapist of specific concerns you have, such as
carpal tunnel syndrome or shoulder or neck stiffness. Your practitioner may
suggest a longer session for your next visit to fully
address your needs.
What's the Cost? Chair massage is an economical bodywork option because
the sessions are relatively short.
Typically, a therapist charges about a dollar a minute. While tipping is
common practice, practitioners do
not automatically expect it. Chair massage enthusiasts will tell you $15 is an
excellent investment in
your health-- and it feels great.
More and more companies are offering chair
massages for their employees. Increased productivity
and employee appreciation are just a couple of the
benefits acknowledged by management. Some
companies pay for the services, while others provide
space for chair massage and employees pick up their
own tabs.
If your company doesn't already offer chair massage, ask your human
resources director if it's possible to
bring this service into the office. Whether your employer pays for it or you do,
you win, because you're
able to make it through a stressful week a little more relaxed.
If you encounter a chair massage opportunity at work, at a local fair, or
grocery story, do yourself a favor and sign up. You'll be happy you did.
~~~~~
Please feel free to pass this newsletter along to your friends and family.
Member ABMP, National Guild of Hypnotists, Oregon Board of Massage Therapy
colleen@massageboutique.com, www.massageboutique.com,
208 841 9062
Community what is that? “All the people living in a particular place or a
particular area or place
considered together with its inhabitants. Or a body of states or nations unified
by common interests.”
That is the definition of community by my trusty computer. How do I look at
community? Well, take
the above definition and make it personal. How about your street? Do you
know your neighbors? Do
you at least know them enough to smile and say hi? It is important to know
your neighbors, they are
part of your community. Communities matter! Have fun in your community.
Talk with you soon,
Colleen
Check Out Chair Massage
You Deserve a Break in Your Busy Day
Cathy Ulrich
Ever been curious about the chair massage area at the
mall? Or wondered why your company offers massages
in the conference room on certain days? Does it seem
strange people want to get massages in an odd-looking
chair during a busy workday? Well, maybe they're on
to something. In fact, a small investment in a chair
massage session can lead to a significant pay-off.
Chair massag e--also called seated or on-site massage--provides a host of
benefits, including reducing stress, improving mental clarity, and enhancing
work performance. And the time investment is minimal:
short five-, ten- or fifteen-minute sessions can often do the trick.
In a study done at the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami,
researchers found that when participants got a fifteen-minute chair massage
just twice a week, their anxiety levels were lower,
their brain waves proved they were more relaxed and alert, and their stress
levels were measurably reduced. The study also showed improved speed and
accuracy on math computations.
During t h e Work Day In short, this study shows what chair massage
enthusiasts have known for some time: even a short massage can help relax
tight muscles and remind the body to breathe. Although
full-body massages are optimal, taking time out for one in the middle of the
workday can lull you to sleep, and it can be difficult to schedule it into your
day. On the other hand, a chair massage during an
afternoon break may be a better alternative, particularly when you need to be
energized, so you can better focus for late-day meetings or evening
responsibilities. Besides, the short massage session time--
often the same as your coffee break--keeps you from stressing about being
away from work too long.
You don't have to undress, you don't need the privacy of a table massage,
and you're ready to get back
to work feeling refreshed.
Chair massage can also be a great introduction into the world of bodywork. If
you've always wondered
why some people are adamant about getting massages, or if you've been
trying to explain to a friend or
coworker why bodywork is so wonderful, chair massage is an excellent way
to get a sampling.
Th e Massage Chair The key to comfort for on-site massages is the specially
tailored chair. It's
important you feel fully supported and at ease so you can relax for your
session. With pads to support
your face, chest, arms, pelvis, and knees, a massage chair is surprisingly
comfortable. And the chair's
design puts you in a position that relieves tension even before the therapist
starts working.
Massage chairs are fully adjustable so your practitioner can tailor the chair
specifically to your body with just the release of a few levers. The unique
design allows your therapist to easily access areas on your
body--such as the neck, shoulders, and back--that may be the tightest.
Is It Effective? You may wonder how a massage can be effective when the
practitioner works through your clothes and without oils.
Chair massage has its roots in a centuries-old Japanese massage technique
called amma. A predecessor to the better-known shiatsu, amma is done while
seated, and therapists are trained to work specifically
on the body's pressure points. Pressure point work, especially on the areas
made accessible by the position of the massage chair, can free muscles and
relieve stress and tight tissues without working
directly on the skin. Therapists are skilled at palpating and working through
clothes. In minutes, you feel relaxed, alert, and comfortable as your tension
melts away. And, since no oils or lotions are used for chair
massage, you can go right back to your day without feeling like you need to
shower.
Your Trouble Spot s Once you decide how long you want your chair massage
session to last, your
therapist will adjust the routine for maximum effectiveness. These sessions
can be very beneficial in
treating work-related issues, such as repetitive stress conditions and muscle
tightness caused from sitting in front of a computer.
Be sure to tell your massage therapist of specific concerns you have, such as
carpal tunnel syndrome or shoulder or neck stiffness. Your practitioner may
suggest a longer session for your next visit to fully
address your needs.
What's the Cost? Chair massage is an economical bodywork option because
the sessions are relatively short.
Typically, a therapist charges about a dollar a minute. While tipping is
common practice, practitioners do
not automatically expect it. Chair massage enthusiasts will tell you $15 is an
excellent investment in
your health-- and it feels great.
More and more companies are offering chair
massages for their employees. Increased productivity
and employee appreciation are just a couple of the
benefits acknowledged by management. Some
companies pay for the services, while others provide
space for chair massage and employees pick up their
own tabs.
If your company doesn't already offer chair massage, ask your human
resources director if it's possible to
bring this service into the office. Whether your employer pays for it or you do,
you win, because you're
able to make it through a stressful week a little more relaxed.
If you encounter a chair massage opportunity at work, at a local fair, or
grocery story, do yourself a favor and sign up. You'll be happy you did.
~~~~~
Please feel free to pass this newsletter along to your friends and family.
Member ABMP, National Guild of Hypnotists, Oregon Board of Massage Therapy
colleen@massageboutique.com, www.massageboutique.com,
208 841 9062
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Newsletter: Massage & Body Boutique
Community/Chair Massage
May 2009
Community/Chair Massage
May 2009
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