On-site massage is an over the clothes, acupressure massage to a person who is seated. It is designed to be used in offices where the benefits of the massage are needed. Benefits such as those listed in the "benefits to companies and individuals" sections below.

Humans were not designed to sit at desks for hours upon end, slouched over keyboards and swizzle in our chairs from side to side. Your body tells you this, have you ever suffered with back ache, shoulder pain, neck ache, leg cramp, sore eyes, fatigue? These are all problems that Austin Healing Touch can help relieve. The concept of on site massage was born in the USA in 1984. The popularity of this type of massage has grown immensely. First and foremost - it works!. Renowned for its health promoting, stress relieving and enjoyable benefits. On site massage is based on a traditional form of Japanese massage called ANMA which simply means press and rub. It was first introduced to Japan 1500 years ago and records even go back as far as 3000 years B.C.

A growing number of businesses are providing massage as part of their employee wellness programs.

Businesses know that having healthy employees translates into increased competitiveness in the marketplace. Workers that are healthy and well contribute to a company’s productivity — and that means profits.

Many employers are noticing the positive effects of an on-site massage program as part of their wellness program. Moreover, they have found massage to be a cost-effective benefit, the cost of which employees are willing to share.

Our on-site chair massage program allows your company to be on the cutting edge of bringing the benefits of massage to the workplace.

On-site massage is becoming one of the fastest growing employee wellness benefits that companies offer.  It is a safe, convenient, cost-effective program that boosts employee morale and provides valuable health benefits. On-site chair massage is available to all sizes and types of businesses from small offices to large corporations.

Description of Services:

On-site massage does not require a private room and can be offered at the workstation, in a conference or work room. The massage therapist may use a special chair or a chair available in the office. Selection is dependent upon the client’s comfort and space available in the environment.

The length of a massage session is 10-15 minutes, the length of a typical work break. During the massage, the recipient is seated and fully clothed. No oil is used. Therefore, no change in attire is necessary. The massage therapist uses techniques that focus on the upper part of the body – neck, head, shoulders, back, and arms - where most of us carry our stress.

Advantages of workplace massage

• Increases employee performance and productivity
• Reduces adverse effects associated with repetitive work tasks and prolonged sitting positions
• Appeals to a broad employee base
• Improves good feelings about the workplace
• Enhances employee loyalty
• Relieves tension and tired muscles
• Reduces employee absenteeism
• Energizes employees and motivates them to return to work

Benefits to companies:

Studies have shown:

* The average back and neck pain case costs business and industry $24,000 annually.

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

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

* Over 50% of lost work days are stress-related.

* 14% of all workers say stress caused them to quit or change jobs in the previous two years.

"Employee Burnout:America's Newest Epidemic" (Northwestern National Life);
"Job Stress: The 20th Century Disease" (UN International Labor Organization);
"Mitchum Report on Stress in the '90's."