Corporate Chair Massage

Corporate Chair Massage is also known as chair massage and corporate massage. Corporate Chair Massage is perfect for your office or event location. While the recipient is fully clothed, the therapist generally provides a back massage, head massage, neck massage, shoulder massage and massage for the hands & arms. The massage therapist uses a portable massage chair that is designed for comfort and support. Chair massage allows the massage recipient to lean forward in the chair, resting their head in a comfortable face cradle. The therapist can provide a relaxing or invigorating chair massage experience in 10, 15 or 20 minute intervals. All you need to provide are the eager massage recipients!

The number of small businesses & large corporations that utilize chair massage is growing every year. Corporate massage has quickly become one of the most popular and requested benefits in the workplace today. Chair massage services have become an effective marketing tool in attracting attention to public events. The popularity of corporate chair massage services has created such high demand; you'll even find this service being offered in shopping malls & airports nationwide.

Whatever your goal be, corporate massage therapy services are sure to assist you in providing a memorable experience with your chair massage recipients. Corporate Chair Massage recipients are always left feeling mentally relaxed & physically rejuvenated, leaving you in a great position to begin or maintain a positive relationship.

OUR TEAM!

Jessica Charles AdvDip.HypPsych.Cert Couns.

Jessica has many years experience practising complementary therapies and a background in Counselling, Clinical and Analytical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy. Jessica has trained in diverse approaches and works in an integrative therapeutic way. Throughout the course of many year's study, research and practice, Jessica has aquired a range of a diverse therapeutic knowledge and therapeutic approaches, including:

Hypno-Science: The Brain, Stress Responses and Common Disorders - Depression, PTSD, Panic and Anxiety

Disorders, Bio Chemistry and Pathology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Counselling, Psycho- analytical, Transactional Analysis, Person Centred and Gestault, Jungian and others,specialising in stress and the effects on health.

Offers Reiki, Aromatherapy, Hopi ear candles, Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, Indian head Massage and has had extensive experience working with adolecents with behavioural problems, the general public in both care and a corporate environment.

Rebecca Cole Adv.Dip Aroma

Offers aromatherapy, Swedish massage and has had extensive experience in working with the public in the NHS specialising in the rehabilitation of the elderly and falls prevention.

Aromatherapy Trials

A four month parallel group, placebo controlled trial undertaken in three centres shown Melissa officinalis (Melissa) extract is of value in the management of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and has a positive effect on agitation in such patients.J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry.http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/74/7/863.abstract

Controlled studies have found that lavender essential oils used in aromatherapy is helpful for calming people with Alzheimer’s by modestly decreasing agitatedbehavior.

Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) and Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary), have been investigated repeatedly for their effects on anxiety, and their specific chemical constituents, linalool and linalyl acetate, have been identified as having anti-panic or anti-anxiety actions.

Bastard,J and Tiran,D (2006).Aromatherapy and massage for antenatal anxiety: Its effects on the fetus. http://www.aromatherapy.ir/article/Aroma%2027.pdf

Janice et al (2008) gives details of a randomized controlled trial which examined the psychological, autonomic, endocrine, and immune effects of one relaxant odour Lavandula angustifolia and one stimulant odor citrus limonum. 56 healthy men and women were exposed to each of the odours, and distilled water as a control, during resting and stress conditions. Electroencephalogram (EEG) computations showed that Lavandula angustifolia increased patterns consistent with drowsiness, and subjects reported greater relaxation. The studyshowed clear and reliable evidence that inhalation of citrus limonum enhances positive mood and also boosts norepinephrine release, invoking catecholamine changes.

Janice,K Et.al.(2008).Olfactory influences on mood and autonomic endocrine, and immune function.Journal of Psychoneuroendocrinology.Volume 33

The impact Complementary Therapies can have on people who are stressed, depressed, anxious or suffering from other mental health problems, can be profoundly positive. TheJournal of Biological Chemistry, 2010 report on new findings showing the benefits of inhalation of the essential oil Jasmine, helping soothe, relieve anxiety and promote sleep, reporting to be a safe alternative to medications such a valium

A study of depressed men showed that the citrus aromatherapy fragrance reduced their intake of antidepressants.

Research has shown that the essential oil Ylang-Ylang, a tropical flower,causes the pituitary gland to secrete more euphoric endorphins.

Grapefruit essential oil has been found to stimulate the brain to produce the natural painkiller called encephalin.

And studies have found that the scent of the essential oil Marjoram boosts theproduction of the calming neurotransmitter called serotonin.

Stress Busting Tips

Top Ten Stress Busting Tips:

Stress is perceived in the mind, suffered in the human spirit, experienced via the emotions, expressed in behaviour, and "held" in the body. - Anon

1.Learn to manage your time more effectively

We waste a lot of time doing unimportant tasks, especially when stressed, so prioritise your day and do the important jobs first. The unimportant ones can wait, and often they will disappear completely leaving you time to do other things. Also, don’t put off the unpleasant tasks – avoidance causes a great deal of stress. Give unpleasant tasks a high priority and do them first.

2.Adopt a healthy lifestyle

If we eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and ensure we get adequate sleep & rest our body is better able to cope with stress should it occur. If any of these areas are not happening for you it is usually a warning sign, don’t ignore it, ask for some help.

3.Know your limitations and do not take on too much

We cause ourselves a great deal of stress because we like people to like us and don’t want to let people down. We then end up doing more than we should. Learn to delegate effectively & be assertive so that you can say no without upsetting or offending.

4.Find out what causes you stress

Take time to discover what is worrying you and try to change your thoughts & behaviour to reduce it. A stress assessment can help you to fully understand the causes, implications to your health & how to manage, cope & make those necessary changes.

5.Avoid unnecessary conflict

Do not be too argumentative. Is it really worth the stress? Look for win - win situations. Look for a resolution to a dispute where both parties can achieve a positive outcome. Find out what the real cause of the problem is & deal with it.

6.Accept the things you cannot change

Changing a difficult situation is not always possible. If this proves to be the case, recognise and accept things as they are & concentrate on all that you do have control over. Managing change effectively is essential or else performance will be reduced.

7.Take time out to relax and recharge your batteries

Alongside holidays, with at least one break of 10-14 continuous days recommended, you will perform more effectively during work after even a short 10/15minute break, easily making up the time you used relaxing.

8.Find time to meet friends

Friends can ease work troubles & help us see things in a different way. The activities we engage in with friends help us relax and we will often have a good laugh. It boosts the immune system that is often depleted during stress. If you do become stressed, engage in some form of physical activity. It works off the biochemical and physical changes that occur within your body due to stress. Relaxation also helps your body return to its normal healthy state. Good relaxation techniques include breathing exercises, massage and a variety of complimentary therapies.

9.Try to see things differently, develop a positive thinking style

If something is concerning you, try to see it differently. Talk over your problem with somebody before it gets out of proportion. Often, talking to a friend/colleague/family member will help you see things from a different and less stressful perspective. You may also need to consider professional help in order to achieve the desired outcome & prevent ill health &/or burnout.

10.Avoid alcohol, nicotine and caffeine as coping mechanisms

Long term, these faulty coping mechanisms will just add to the problem. For example, caffeine & nicotine are stimulants, too much & the body reacts to this with the stress response increasing or even causing anxiety symptoms. Alcohol is a depressant!