September 2024 - Body Techniques

Rising workplace stress and burnout rates have caused businesses to scramble to find effective ways to show their employees they care. Imagine a workplace where employees feel valued, relaxed, and more productive, but how can a business achieve this? It’s time for mobile massage to enter the chat to shift your workplace culture from burnout to balance.

What is Mobile Massage?

Mobile massage, particularly in the form of chair massages, involves licensed massage therapists coming to your workplace to provide short, rejuvenating sessions. These workplace massages typically last about 15 minutes, making them perfect for quick breaks without disrupting the workday.

Benefits of Corporate Massage

Reducing Stress and Anxiety

A 15-minute chair massage can significantly reduce stress levels. Research shows that massage therapy decreases the production of cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. Reduced stress levels can lead to a more focused and productive work environment.

Enhancing Mental Clarity

Massage therapy isn’t just about relaxation; it also helps improve mental clarity. By promoting better circulation and muscle relaxation, massages can help employees think more clearly and perform tasks more efficiently.

Boosting Employee Morale

Weekly Sessions

For businesses looking to integrate wellness deeply into their culture, weekly massage sessions can be a game-changer. Regular massages ensure continuous stress relief and mental clarity, creating a consistently positive work environment.

Monthly or Bi-Annual Programs

If weekly sessions seem too frequent, monthly or bi-annual programs still offer significant benefits. These programs provide periodic stress relief and serve as excellent incentives and rewards for employees.

Industry-Specific Benefits

A wide variety of industries can benefit from mobile massage for employee wellness. Each industry, from healthcare to tech, has its own unique concerns and needs. Here are some examples of how our on-site massage services can benefit teams in differing fields.

Healthcare Industry

In high-stress environments like healthcare, regular massages can be a lifeline. They help healthcare professionals manage their stress levels, leading to better patient care and overall job satisfaction. Our team of trained specialists offers roaming massage, which allows MTs to meet nurses and staff where they are and ensure they don’t skip a beat.

Tech Industry

Tech remains a leader in workplace benefits, and that’s largely in part to the fast-paced nature of the work and the need to attract the best candidates. Regular breaks for massages can help prevent burnout and keep creativity flowing. It’s an excellent way to show tech professionals that their well-being matters.

Manufacturing

Workplace wellness is not limited to office workers. People who work on their feet all day also greatly benefit from onsite massage. For individuals with more physical roles, our licensed massage therapists target muscle tension and help alleviate pain through localized touch.

Why Partner with Body Techniques?

Every business is unique, and so are its needs, which is why Body Techniques has offered a hands-on approach for nearly 30 years. We can design, manage, and track the success of your employee massage programs, which ensures your massage program evolves and adapts to new needs while reducing stress for the person responsible for organizing the program.
A little goes a long way when it comes to showing employees you value them. If you find yourself reassessing wellness benefits for 2025 or simply want to show gratitude with a one-time massage event, Body Techniques is here to help. Speak to a specialist today to start designing a new benefits package meant to empower the people who fuel your company. We bring the massage to you so you can reap the benefits of a happier and healthier workforce!

Workplace wellness has evolved significantly over the past three decades, shifting from wellness being seen as an added benefit to a key pillar for many teams. For many, wellness resources at work may be one of the few opportunities available to pause and recharge. Prioritizing mental health falls on the shoulders of leaders and HR professionals. Champion mental health in the workplace with these simple tips to ensure each team member has the space to access the resources they need.

Understanding the Importance of Mental Health at Work

The Consequences of Neglecting Mental Health

In the office, ignoring your team’s mental health can have a huge impact. Employees who feel overwhelmed or unsupported are more likely to experience burnout, leading to long-term effects on their well-being and the company’s success. In addition to this, there are a few other impacts caused by placing your team’s mental health on the back burner:

All of this not only affects the person who is making your company’s mission possible, but it also slows down the business altogether.

Creating a Culture of Mental Health Awareness

Promoting a culture of mental health awareness starts from the top. Leadership must openly communicate the importance of mental health, model healthy behaviors, and invest in programs. When employees see leaders prioritizing their own well-being, they are more likely to follow suit. This can be modeled in the workplace in a few ways, such as the following:

Implementing a Corporate Wellness Program

Wellness programs can range from fitness classes and nutrition workshops to mindfulness sessions and mental health seminars. It can also include a paid Friday afternoon off or a no-meetings day. It’s never one-size-fits-all. The best wellness programs are ones with the variety to be able to support everyone. Mixing services that cater to different interests and needs allows your programming to be more effective, and you’ll get a better idea of what inspires and nurtures the mental health of your team best.

The Benefits of Onsite Chair Massages

Onsite chair massages are a popular component of corporate wellness programs. These massages give employees a much-needed mental break, allowing them to disconnect from screens and relax. Getting a massage on a regular basis can help reduce stress, alleviate tension, and improve overall well-being.

Onsite massages make it easier than ever for your employees to engage in wellness. This will allow for even your busiest employees to engage, increasing participation rates and a greater impact on your team’s mental health.

Wellness Across Industries

Workplace wellness is not limited to corporate offices. It’s essential to support teams across various industries, including healthcare and manufacturing. Different industries face unique challenges, which in turn require a different wellness approach.
Consider a healthcare environment. These employees likely experience high-stress levels and are at a greater risk for feelings of burnout.

In comparison, the manufacturing industry places significant physical strain on employees, therefore their wellness plan should cater more towards restoring their physical health. Our wellness providers serve various industries, which allows us to meet your team where they are with offerings that are a custom fit for their needs.

Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Options

Frequency is a large part of building a wellness program for your team. Onsite massage offers you the flexibility you need so the frequency of your wellness sessions matches what your team needs. Weekly massages can offer consistent support, while monthly or quarterly options may be more practical for some teams.

Measuring the Impact

Regularly assessing the impact of your massage event or program can help ensure it’s meeting your wellness objectives. Capturing and assessing your program’s utilization can help guide decisions, such as scheduling services at the best time. Sometimes, switching from a Tuesday to a Friday is all the program needs to ensure all the massage appointments are booked.

Walk the Talk

Prioritizing employee mental health is an ongoing conversation—one that your business should be a part of. Instead of avoiding this crucial topic, put your best foot forward and help employees find the work-life balance necessary for success. Creating a space that supports mental health does not happen overnight, instead, it’s a series of choices implemented and sustained over time.

We’ve seen company programs fall flat when they are not encouraged by leadership, so we work with teams to make sure the right benefit is offered at the right time. By implementing corporate wellness programs, promoting mental health awareness, and offering support through initiatives like onsite chair massages, you can create a workplace where employees feel valued and supported.

Talk to a wellness specialist today and start creating your own unique mental health wellness plan. Together, we can build a healthier, happier, and more productive workforce.

Month: September 2024

Boost Employee Morale with the Power of Mobile Massage