WHY HAVE CORPORATE MASSAGE?

The Touch Research Institute has documented the positive effects of massage therapy on job performance and stress reduction. A brief chair massage resulted in decreased job stress, increased alertness and a significant boost in productivity. Simple math computations were completed in half the time with half the errors following massage therapy. Current research studies by the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami's School of Medicine According to Newsweek Magazine (April 6, 1998) "Doctors have started prescribing massage to help patients manage stress and pain." "Scientists are now finding that massage can reduce blood pressure, boost the immune system, dampen harmful stress hormones and raise mood-elevating brain chemicals such as serotonin.

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:

Employee Hiring and Retention: Our healthy economy means that these days the most valuable workers can take their pick of excellent jobs. Many organizations therefore face a stiff challenge attracting and keeping good employees. Ernst and Young even found that investors are now more likely to buy stock based on a company's ability to attract talented people! Massage therapy programs help to increase job satisfaction and create a caring environment that employees really appreciate, and massage is much less expensive than many employee benefits a company can offer.

A massage program can even help attract skilled workers in the first place. In one recent article, IT manager Glen Gracia said that one of the things that drew him to apply at Rourke was their policy to provide employees with an allowance for relaxing activities such as massage.

Lower Workplace Stress Stress-related employee turnover, absenteeism and waning morale all affect the bottom line. Job stress and related problems cost companies millions of dollars each year. According to The International Labour Organization 1999, World Labour Report stated "job stress costs the US economy $200 billion annually through diminished productivity, compensation claims, absenteeism, health insurance and direct medical expenses". Similar trends are evident in our very own Australia also! At Montaine, our clients tell us that after our visits they can feel the morale lift in the office. Our corporate massage techniques measurably lower the day to day stress of the competitive workplace. Relaxed workers are more likely to cooperate with each other, and lowering stress lowers both anxiety and hostility, improving the work environment for everyone. Deal with a Crunch or a Crisis Massage can help your team get through a demanding time or reward them for their extra effort. A number of our customers use massage to relieve the stress of restructuring, moving, budget season, or other hectic times of the year. Others call us in to help keep everyone healthy and on the job when a deadline or product launch is causing stress. Some of our clients even send Montaine therapists as a gift to their clients to show support during stressful times!

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."

Improve Health Massage can help keep your employees healthy as well as happy. Massage has been shown to reduce blood pressure, relieve arthritis, improve joint and muscle aches especially in painful areas of the neck and back, and even increase immunity to colds and flu! In addition, massage can play a very important role is preventing and treating the pain and numbness associated with excessive keyboard and mouse use.

Companies such as Merrill Lynch, Coco Cola, and IBM have determined that providing massage in the work place is good for their bottom line. Why? Chair massage yields higher revenues for these companies by decreasing workplace stress, turnover and sick days, while increasing productivity, employee morale and company loyalty. Montaine transforms a conference room or appropriate setting with amenities creating an atmosphere of calm restoration and rejuvenation. For the purpose of renewed balance, mental clarity, and increased productivity, energy enhancing amenities are combined with massage, giving each individual a lasting feeling of 'Relaxed Alertness' and overall wellbeing.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

What is the CORPORATE SEATED MASSAGE?
This is basically a method of muscle manipulation, pressure point relaxation therapy and energy balancing applied to specific points throughout the body. Special attention is focused on high stress areas including the scalp, ears, neck, shoulders, and back.

Where will my massage session take place?
Your massage session will take place in a quiet room. Soft music will be played for relaxation. You will sit on a chair that has been specially designed for your comfort.

Who will perform the massage?
Your 20-minute session will be conducted by a massage professional who has received proper training. All massage practitioners are certified and insured.

Must I be undressed?
Most massage & bodywork are traditionally performed with the client unclothed; however in the corporate setting the massage recipient is always fully clothed. You may decide to unbutton you collar, roll up your sleeves, and remove your jewellery in order to have the arms and hands massaged with greater ease.

What parts of my body will be massaged?
A typical chair massage session will include work on your head, neck, shoulders, and back.

Will oils or lotions be used?
A light oil or lotion may be used only on your arms and hands. The oils & lotions used should hydrate the skin and be readily absorbed. Special Aromatherapy oils can also be used for specific reasons.

What will the massage feel like?
It depends on the techniques used. In general, your session may start with concentration on deeper breathing and gentler massage strokes to help calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to relax specific areas and relieve muscular tension.

How long will the session last?
The average session lasts 20-minutes. Many people may request more time for deeper work when they are feeling discomfort due to overused muscles, migraine headaches, or stress related injuries.

What should I do during the massage?
Make yourself comfortable. Many people just close their eyes and completely relax. Others like to talk during their massage session. Feel free to ask the massage therapists questions about the massage in general or about any particular technique you are receiving.

How will I feel after the massage?
Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity which can last for days.

What are the benefits of massage & upper bodywork?
Massage or upper bodywork can help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture, reduce blood pressure, and counter balance travel fatigue.

Are there any medical conditions that would make massage or upper bodywork inadvisable?
Before you begin your session, the massage therapist will ask you a few general questions. It is very important that you inform the practitioner of any health problems. If you are under a doctors care it is advisable that you receive a written recommendation for massage.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

1. Reduces stress and alleviates fatigue 2. Increases circulation, oxygen and nutrition to cells 3. Strengthens the immune system, retards the aging process 4. Enhances ability to think and concentrate 5. Eases sore muscles and joints 6. Aids in relaxing the abdominal and intestinal muscles 7. Improves the functioning of the digestive system 8. Diminishes insomnia 9. Increases range of motion and flexibility 10. Relieves muscle spasms and tension headaches 11. Pumps the lymph system 12. Cleans the body of toxins and wastes 13. Counterbalances travel fatigue 14. Improves skin and muscle tone 15. Firms facial muscles 16. Increases energy and 'relaxed alertness' 17. Assists in prevention of injuries 18. Reduces lactic acid build up 19. Accelerates the healing process 20. Makes you feel like a million bucks!!!!!!!!!!

WHY CHOOSE US?

AT MONTAINE WE PROVIDE EXCELLENCE, TO SUPPORT YOUR EXCELLENCE.

• All of our massage therapists are experienced, committed professionals and are fully qualified in their area of modality. Our core team also hold Doctorates in Chinese medicine and Homeopathy as well as Degrees and Diplomas in Physiotherapy, Remedial/Relaxation massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology Shiatsu and Health Science.
• What makes us uniquely different from the rest is that all of our therapists are instructed in Montaine's trademark massage, designed specifically for the corporate client.
• Our in house modality - exchange programme allows the practitioners to enhance and add to their vast array of skills thereby providing a more complete and holistic approach to any of their clients.
• Our therapists provide service to both small and large companies. From teachers, hospital / hotel staff, insurance company's to marketing firms and five star hotels we have the experience to serve your business.
• With many years of experience, our team are more than techniques…they are facilitators of health, fitness and well being.

WHAT IS MONTAINE ?

MONTAINE was born out of love for the natural environment, using that to care for our customers well-being and promoting natural healing by sharing our knowledge , skills and space with all natural therapists. We present ourselves whole-heartedly to be utilised by the deserving corporate industry and in doing so, provide a personal and wholesome service to every discerning client.

OUR VISION

Montaine is committed to transforming the competitive edge for employees by increasing the peak performance of a company's most valuable asset…its employees. In line with our objective to be Sydney's No.1 in this industry, we commit to offer the widest range of treatment , excellent service, and highest standard of professionalism in Sydney, Australia and worldwide, eventually.

MISSION STATEMENT

Montaine's team of experienced professionals are committed to increase job performance, reduce stress, enhance productivity and increase profits for business through therapeutic massage clinics and tailored wellness events.