Whether you provide a Stress Recess massage to your staff on a regular basis, during especially demanding periods, or as a special treat during a sales meeting or retreat, massage can really make a difference in productivity, job satisfaction, and health. Here are some of the ways massage is helping our clients:

Lower Workplace Stress

Stress-related employee turnover, absenteeism and waning morale all affect the bottom line. Job stress and related problems cost companies an estimated $200 billion or more annually, based on information from the American Institute of Stress and the American Psychological Association.

Improve Productivity

Massage can significantly improve employee problem solving abilities. A recent study in American Psychologist gave one group of workers a 15 minute rest, and another, a 15 minute massage. The group that received the massage performed significantly better on complicated tasks like math problems. Massage also improves creative thinking and relieves fatigue. It's better than a cup of coffee!

In addition, by lowering stress, massage helps eliminate absenteeism, making your team more competitive. "Massage addressed the symptoms of stress," says Bruce Kelly, a consultant with William M. Mercer, the benefits firm, about massage at one company. "It offers people relief and helps them perform better."