Chair massage is a short massage, anywhere from
five to 30 minutes, done through the clothing.
Chair massage typically focuses on key tension
areas in the back, neck, shoulders and arms. A
professional chair massage practitioner performs
the chair massage in a specially designed
ergonomic massage chair.
Chair massage was originally referred to by its
creator, David Palmer, as "on-site massage"
since the massage chairs were portable and were
usually brought into a workplace. However, this
kind of onsite massage service is now more
commonly referred to as simply "chair massage"
and sometimes as "seated massage".
Chair massage is performed in all kinds of
environments. Most people know about the service
as a corporate massage service, although
probably only half of all chair massage is done
in the workplace. Retail chair massage, either
done in massage stores or as stand alone massage
booths or massage kiosks is becoming
increasingly common.
One of the benefits of chair massage is that it
takes a service that is typically done behind
closed doors and makes it visible to the public.
Because it is done out in the open, people
getting chair massage know exactly what to
expect. They can see who is doing the massage
and what they are doing.
Another benefit of chair massage is that it is
done over the clothing. Many people feel
uncomfortable getting undressed for traditional
massage that is done on a table. With seated
massage, people can avoid the discomfort and
awkwardness that they may feel having to
disrobe. (Click for more information on the
<physiological benefits of chair massage>.)
The sessions are usually shorter than
traditional massage making it very convenient
for anyone to fit into their schedule. And
because the sessions are shorter, the cost for a
chair massage is relatively low.
These benefits make chair massage a safe, convenient and
affordable massage service that is becoming
increasingly popular.
Relax to the Max is the only school in North
America specializing in chair massage. Explore
the links to the left to find out
how you can learn to do
chair massage as a career.
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