Chair Massage and Body Work

 

2016

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Reduce the chance of Pain and Increase Productivity through our on-site chair massage and body work program.

Monday through Fridays.


Monday 10:00 am-11:15 am Chair massage

    Fitness Time 11:30 am-1 pm

Monday 1:00-2:00 pm Therapeutic massage


Tuesday 2:00-3:30 pm Chair massage

Tuesday 3:30-4 pm Therapeutic massage

   Fitness Time 4-5pm pm

   Yoga / Stretch Class at 5pm


Wednesday 1:00-3 pm Self-Myofascial Release and Assisted Stretching techniques


Thursday 10:00 am-11:15 am Chair massage

   Fitness Time 11:30 am-1 pm

Thursday 1:00-2:00 pm Therapeutic massage


Friday 10:00 am-11:15 am Chair massage

   Fitness Time 11:30 am-1 pm

Friday 1:00-2:00 pm Therapeutic massage


Types of Treatments


Chair massage-What is it? Chair massage is a style of seated massage that is typically short 10 or 15 minutes -and focuses on your back, shoulders and neck and arms. Chair massage is done over clothes and doesn't require any massage oil. For chair massage, you are seated in a special chair with your face resting in a cradle, looking down towards the floor, with supports for your arms. Your back and neck completely relax while the therapist relieves muscle tension using Swedish massage moves like kneading and compression and tapotement.

Make an appointment with Jen (BodyWork Sign up link)


Therapeutic massage-What is it? The intention and techniques are what make a therapeutic massage different from a relaxation massage or chair massage. A therapeutic massage is intended to affect certain areas whereas a relaxation massage generally covers most areas of the body. Many therapists use specific neural muscular therapy and connective tissue release techniques during a therapeutic massage. Swedish massage is a common protocol for a relaxation massage.

This treatment is done on a table.

Communication also differs in each type of massage. In a therapeutic massage, it is essential for the client to be an active participant and give the therapist feedback on pressure, sensation, and changes. In many relaxation massages, the client does not have to be active. Make an appointment with Jen (BodyWork Sign up link)


Self-Myofascial Release and Assisted Stretching techniques -What are they? Using a  simple piece of foam or massage sticks, you can improve flexibility, function, performance, and reduce injuries. Simply you can use your own body weight to roll on the round foam roll, massaging away restrictions to normal soft-tissue extensibility with an assitance of a CMES or by having a CMES guide a massage stick across muscle groups. After the release is done guided and assisted stretches are performed to restore the muscle back to its normal resting length by the CMES.

No appointment needed-see Chris on Weds.

CMES=certified medical exercise specialist


Did you know..............

  1. Up to 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress related complaints.

  2. Up to 80% of industrial accidents are due to stress.

  3. Over 50% of lost work days are stress related.

  4. 14% of workers say stress caused them to quit or change jobs in the previous two years,
    according to a recent survey.

  5. Workers' compensation claims are overburdening the system in many states.

  6. The effects of stress are cumulative and without intervention can lead to stress related illnesses
    and poor job performance.


The effects of stress are cumulative and without

a way to cope with and decrease stress levels it can lead to..........

  1. Headaches, backaches, eyestrain, neck pain and postural problems

  2. Repetitive use injuries such as tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome

  3. Listlessness, poor concentration, anxiety, depression, irritability and anger

  4. Lowered resistance to colds and infections,high blood

pressure and cardiovascular disease.