Serving the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Energetic Connections delivers chair massage to your workplace or event.
About
Who We Are
Energetic Connections has been providing mobile chair massage in Toronto, Mississauga, Markham and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) since 1998. We are based in Toronto and have an established track record of exceeding the expectations of our clients.
Our Massage Practitioners are professionally certified and fully insured to provide on-site chair massage in your workplace.
We specialize in client satisfaction – some of our clients have been with us for more than 15 years.
Reward Your Employees
Our chair massage is ideal for your next:
- Workplace wellness day
- Employee appreciation event
- Conferences and trade show
- Team building and incentive program
- Customer appreciation event
- Health and Safety, Fitness, and Wellness Fair
Benefits of Chair Massage
Chair massage reduces stress, tension, and anxiety and fosters an improved sense of well-being.
Chair massage also contributes to increased productivity. Research by the University of Miami found that computational errors were reduced by half, and that massage recipients took only half the time to complete calculations when they received massage before the tasks.
On-site chair massage re-energizes and refreshes employees. It delivers a powerful non-verbal message that your company cares about the well-being of employees.
A company that cares is more motivating to work for. Healthy employees with a high level of wellness have been shown to have a positive impact on a company's productivity. Research shows that for every dollar invested in chair massage, employers reap a return of more than $3.40.
FAQs
1. How does on-site chair massage differ from massage therapy?
Massage Therapy is performed by a Registered Massage Therapist, a medical professional who has been trained to treat injury and provide rehabilitation after injury through the practice of therapeutic massage.
During a therapeutic massage session, a detailed medical questionnaire is completed and the massage therapist addresses specific physical complaints and injuries. A massage therapist is required to keep records regarding treatment. Therapeutic massage treatments generally last an hour.
Chair Massage is designed to address stress-related discomforts that often arise as a result of keyboarding, telephone work, and repetitive tasks. A Certified Chair Massage Practitioner is specifically trained to perform this type of on-site massage which is designed to trigger a relaxation response which can reduce blood pressure and relax tense muscles in the neck and shoulders.
At-work or on-site chair massage follows a specific format, designed to cover the back, neck, shoulders, arms and hands. It lasts about 15 minutes. It is a hybrid of several massage techniques, including acupressure, shiatsu and assisted stretching. As Certified Chair Massage Practitioners we do not treat injury. Each massage recipient is screened. If massage therapy is required, he or she will be advised to seek medical attention. Certified Chair Massage Practitioners carry professional liability and business insurance.
2. What kinds of employees use corporate wellness programs?
Every corporate group has a variety of fitness levels reflected in their staff. Very fit employees often obtain their own gyms memberships. The average staff member may be less active but no less stressed.
On-site massage is used by staff at all fitness levels. It is well suited to reach staff who might not otherwise participate in stress management initiatives on their own.
3. Is there a business case for on-site chair massage?
Yes! Health Canada reports on its website a Return on Investment of $3.40 on each corporate dollar invested in corporate wellness programs. The return is in the form of reduced turnover, productivity gains, and decreased medical claims.
Corporate wellness programs attract excellent employees. Many companies use a corporate wellness program to attract potential employees to work for their company. It is an excellent non-verbal way to communicate a sense of care for the well being of the employee.
A turnkey chair massage program is ideally suited for small, medium and large corporate groups and non-profit organizations. It is a great way to outsource a corporate wellness program without building a fitness facility or hiring an employee to design an in-house fitness program.