Remember to sign up for a staff chair massage on 3/24 (sign-up sheet on the V drive – Wellness). Cost is $10 for 10 minutes. Location – MC classroom 1.

What is involved in a chair massage?

Chair massage focuses on the upper body areas that can often cause problems. This massage technique is performed in your normal work attire and requires no oils. The massage takes place in a specially designed portable massage chair provided by the massage therapist. Leaning forward in the chair allows you to relax completely with your head resting in a comfortable face cradle.

What are the benefits?

Reduces stress – the overall session is designed to reduce physical as well as mental stress

Increase resistance to illness – massage can help boost the immune system

Decrease repetitive stress symptoms – problems like carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis are examples of injuries associated with repetitive actions – chair massage helps to reduce this chronic muscle tightness.

Increases flexibility – by reducing muscle tension and chronic tightness, your flexibility can increase

Increase range of motion – range of motion is decreased by chronic tension; massage can reduce tension and tightness, thereby increasing range of motion