How can massage benefit my business?
Eighty percent of all disease is based in stress.  Stress costs your company in absenteeism, higher medical/insurance costs, and has a negative effect on company morale.  Massage is the most cost effective way to relieve your employees' stress.  Plus, it is a great low-cost perk to attract and retain the best executives.

Won’t massage make my employees sleepy?
Actually, massage does not make people sleepy.  The main cause of sleepiness is, not surprisingly…lack of sleep.  A study reported in American Psychologist gave one group of workers a 15-minute nap, and another group a 15-minute massage.  The massage group later performed significantly better on complicated tasks, such as math.  Massage proved to enhance creative thinking and relieved fatigue even better than coffee.

Is there a better time of day or week for massage?
What is your intention?  Your office has distinctive cycles: daily, hourly, weekly monthly and seasonal.  Massage delivers benefits at any of these periods.  Create a jumpstart early in the cycle.  Give a boost in the middle.  Recuperate and renew following a tough period.  Or use it to reward for a job well done.

Okay, how often should we have massage?
Studies have shown that as little as a 10-minute massage once a week can have a profound effect on well being, attitude and productivity.  To maintain these benefits, at least once a month is recommended.  However, even quarterly can help.

What other companies use massage?
The majority of the companies on Forbes' list of "100 Best Companies" provide massage for their employees.  Google (#1 on that list) has been using massage since their humble beginning - when they were operating out of a “garage.”  They believed in it.  Taking care of your employees in a way that enhances their health and well being is simply good business.

Is it true that companies gift massage to their best clients?
Absolutely.  It is thoughtful, personal, more significant, appreciated, (and healthy) than a box of donuts.

Why do companies provide massage at their convention booths?
Conventions are networking and sales opportunities.  They are also a very chaotic.  A five-minute massage will attract buyers to your booth, while getting them off their feet for a relaxing break.  While in the massage chair (or eagerly awaiting their turn) they are a captive audience to listen to your pitch and take in your audio/video presentation.  Make sense?

Will massage be disruptive to my office?
Yes!  A positive “disruption.”  Once a week or month, people will be smiling, energized, happy and have a snap in their step.  However, with a small amount of organization, there is no reason for "massage day" to disrupt the productive flow of your office.

Won't it be expensive?
It depends on how you look at it.  Do you tune up your car, or is it too expensive?  Do you think of your office as a fine precision machine?  Would like to?  You’ll get your investment back in lowered absenteeism, higher productivity, company morale boost and loyalty.  People are happy to go that extra mile for companies that take good care of them.

Are all massage therapists alike?
Their methods, training, and intentions can be similar.  But the results can vary depending on the therapist’s approach and style.  Every office has a personality.  Not every therapist will be best suited to yours.  Ask for references.  If your interest is sincere, some therapists might even offer a one-hour sample session. 

Is harder/deeper massage more therapeutic?
No.  You may have your own preference, and you may have been brainwashed into thinking “no pain, no gain.”  Not only is that not true, but most often, excessive massage pressure can be harmful.  Pain is never an indication of benefit.

What are knots?
Many anatomical anomalies are called “knots.”  In fact, a knot is the abnormal joining of tissue; an adhesion that can occur around an inflammation site (sticky, non-fluid tissue in an area of soreness).  They can be the result of overuse through repetitive motion, or an incident of overextension.  Knots can be relieved through ergonomic education and application, massage, targeted stretching, awareness, hydration and relaxation techniques.