Benefits for Employees

Reduced levels of stress and anxiety According to CareerBuilder, over 30% of US adults admit to experiencing high levels of stress while at work. Stress can affect mental and physical health, causing mood swings, a loss of motivation, poor immunity, sleep troubles and a lack of focus. Massage therapy is an effective stress buster.  It releases endorphins and increases levels of serotonin and dopamine both during and after a massage, This makes you feel good and reduces the risk of stress. A study involving nurses found that regular massage sessions over a 4-week period contributed to a ‘significant’ reduction in stress levels. 

Improved sleep

Most of us have tried to battle through a challenging day at work after a sleepless night. When you can’t sleep, it can be incredibly difficult to concentrate, to process and retain information and to stay motivated. Sleep problems are common among US adults, with around 25% of the population experiencing bouts of insomnia. Research carried out by the American Massage Therapy Association supports the notion that massage is beneficial for sleep.

Motivation

If your days usually involve meetings, pitches, sending and reading emails or staring at a screen and tapping away at a keyboard for hours on end, the prospect of taking time out of the working day to have a massage is undoubtedly appealing. Those uninterested in work now have something to anticipate. Having a massage can increase productivity and motivation and give you a lift when your energy levels start to dip. ​

Commitment and loyalty

Every employer wants to keep hold of their best employees. It’s important for your employees to feel valued. Work life balance is under more stress than ever.  Today, people are less concerned about wages and more interested in finding a job that enables them to earn a living and gain a sense of satisfaction at the same time. According to a survey by Deloitte, millennials consider work-life balance more important than opportunities to progress and flexibility. Enhancing wellness benefits and taking initiatives designed to improve health and wellbeing make employees more committed to a company and the employer.