The Mainstream Emergence of Chair Massage

It is now common knowledge that massage and bodywork have advantages that transform far beyond the scope of the recreational; there are benefits to physical and mental health. Individual productivity and, thereby, workplace focus and efficiency are improved. It is for this reason that the emergence of chair massage has been so instrumental in "mainstreaming" massage practice. It is simple for anyone to justify sitting down on a chair for brief, non-invasive bodywork that will reduce tension and clear his or her mind. This is much easier for many to consider than a more involved session on a table with oils. While the table sessions are also vital forms of bodywork, many will find that level of massage too intense for certain applications. The chair massage perfectly fills the remaining gap.

The modern chair massage industry began, rather harmlessly, as students of bodywork techniques would practice their new skills on coworkers. Massage therapy, in general, became more popular as the 20th century progressed. The realization that adapting the chair, stool, and upright massage techniques into a specialized school, which could be applied in public, resulted in a veritable renaissance for the massage therapist. Now there was consumer interest in massage-on-the-go.

As the participation in massage therapy training grew, David Palmer popularized the modern presentation of chair massage in the 1980s to help expand its application. This style could be used in the mall, the airport, the workplace, and other areas where massage therapy was not socially acceptable before. While seated, upright massage techniques have always existed, the development of them as a specific focus resulted from a natural compatibility with the fast-paced, rat race lifestyle. This brief, fully clothed style of massage proved perfect for the corporate environment. Businesses who were looking for ways to beef up productivity found that a chair massage provided the right physical refreshment. Happier and healthier employees help them realize greater profits. It is this marriage of business productivity and bodywork that has lead to an explosion in interest in chair massage.

When looking to bring productivity to your corporation, or just to spice up a meeting or convention, consider on-site chair massage as a way to satisfy this aim. Infinite Massage makes for an excellent provider of these services. They have a National Network of Certified Massage Therapists who can come out to your event or workplace. Their chair massage techniques will bring stress relief, relaxation, and all of the resulting productivity. For the corporation, this will result in better performance and a stronger bottom line. For the promoted event, it will make for a very compelling reason to attend. Whichever of the myriad reasons attract you to hiring on-site chair massage, Infinite Massage will be able to satisfy your needs.