Frequently Asked Questions

• Q. What is an office chair massage?

  Office chair massage, or on-site massage, is a massaged delivered in offices or at events, on a special ergonomic chair. Convenient and versatile, it only lasts between 10 and 30 minutes. Companies then book a massage therapist for several hours, so they can each massage up to 24 clients in a day.

• Q. Is office massage common in London?

  London is not only a hectic city, but the UK business capital, with 25% of UK businesses based there. Office Massage in London is a common way to relax and unwind  and an ever-increasing number of businesses are offering it to their employees.

• Q. What areas of London do you cover?

  With a team of 200+practitioners, fully qualified and insured, we cover the whole of London. Wherever your office is based, we can deliver onsite massage at your office premises or event.

• Q. What areas outside London do you cover?

  At Joyful Living we deliver corporate massage nationwide, covering the UK main cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham, Sheffield, Bristol, Cardiff, Cambridge, Oxford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Brighton, Reading, Norwich, Newcastle, Bournemouth, Exeter, York, Inverness, Belfast, Dublin, Newport, Swansea, Nottingham, Hull, Peterborough, Leicester, Derby, Doncaster, Chester, Swindon, Southampton, Portsmouth, Salisbury, Winchester, Worthing, Eastbourne, Northampton, Durham. We also deliver outside cities, let us know where you are based and we will organise your office massage.

• Q. What are the benefits of Massage at work?

  Working in offices employees often experience:

  • Physical tension in neck, shoulders and back
  • Repetitive strain injuries in wrists and hands
  • Tiredness, headaches, stress, anxiety
  • Lack of motivation and low productivity

  Workplace massage is today one of the most common employee wellbeing benefits for its numerous benefits to employees, companies and its versatility.

  Office massage leaves employees feel invigorated, mentally focused and ready to work at their best. Massage has physiological and mental benefits such as:

  • relieving muscular tension
  • calming the nervous system
  • alleviating mental stress, tiredness and anxiety
  • reducing blood pressure
  • improving circulation and lymph flow
  • producing endorphins, the natural happy hormones.

  This results in improved concentration, higher energy levels, enhanced morale and sense of satisfaction at work.

  More and more employers realise that regular massage alleviates the effects of physical and mental stress, thus reducing stress and increasing team morale.

  Why use a corporate massage company? In conclusion, by adding workplace massage to their employee benefits companies are able to promote a healthier and happier environment, leading to increased motivation and productivity.

• Q. Is offering corporate massage beneficial to businesses?

  Millions of office workers every day work long hours and businesses know that they need to help them replenish their mental and physical energy in order to keep them motivated and productive.

  Offering massage in the workplace in London and the UK helps businesses:

  • Promote a healthier workforce
  • Boost motivation and productivity
  • Reward performance
  • Cut costs by reducing absenteeism, staff turnover, risks of injuries and litigations
  • Show commitment to employee wellbeing
  • Increase loyalty and staff retention
  • Attract talents
  • Improve the company culture and office atmosphere
  • Add value to the company

  As workplace wellbeing is today part and parcel of business, having wellbeing services at work, such as massage, not only benefits employees and business performance, but does it also set apart the best companies to work for.

• Q. How often should I book a corporate massage?

  Workplace massage can be booked either as a one-off or regularly.

  As a one-off, it’s a way to reward performance and increase morale. However, offering it regularly as part of employee benefits provides numerous advantages for employees and business. As a regular activity it can be booked once a month or bimonthly, weekly or even multiple times a week.

   

  Together with other employee wellbeing services, workplace massage is a cost effective investment, helping businesses meet obligations towards their employees’ health & well-being and prevent costs form stress and injuries.

• Q. What is the number of treatments that can be done on a single day?

  In a six-hour workday a therapist can deliver 24 x 15-minute or 18 x 20 minute treatments.  Desk Massage lasts 10 minutes, therefore therapists can do up to 36 sessions each day.

• Q. Do massage therapists bring any equipment?

  Therapists bring all of the required equipment to your place of business. They provide an unique ergonomic chair, wipes, hand sanitizer, medical paperwork, and music to play for onsite chair massage. There is no need for a chair for a desk massage.

• Q. How much space is needed?

  The space required for chair massage is minimal; all that is required is a small conference room or an open area of around 2x2m for the therapist to move around during the massage.

• Q. How to arrange an office massage?

  It’s all really simple: contact us to let us know your requirements and we will send a therapist on the day and time you have chosen. You just need to set the space, meet the therapist when they arrive, and offer a list of attendees.

• Q. What happens during an office massage?

  A therapist arrives 20 minutes before their scheduled start time to set up. Before the treatment, the therapist will ask each client to fill out a medical consultation form to check for contraindications and to identify areas that require more focus. Clients will feel more relaxed, both physically and mentally, at the end of the session.

• Q. Are your massage therapists qualified and insured?

  To work as a massage therapist in the United Kingdom, you must have professional credentials and insurance. All of our therapists are specialists in their fields, members of professional bodies, and have received training in a variety of techniques as well as years of experience. We review all certifications and insurance, as well as abilities and personality, to ensure that all therapists are competent and friendly.

• Q. What are your prices for on-site Office Massages?

  Our workplace massage costs vary depending on the length of the treatments, and the number of employees that would benefit from them. Get in contact with us today to learn more about our rates.

• Q. Is massage at work going to disrupt the daily schedule?

  No, every employee can choose their preferred time for their massage, plus treatments are arranged in a quiet area and sessions are only a 15-20 minutes long, no longer than a coffee break. 

  Nevertheless, even with such a short time employees can have a break and go back to work feeling much more relaxed, energised and motivated

• Q. Are there medical conditions for which treatment is not recommended?

  Employees will be required to complete a brief medical questionnaire prior to receiving treatments, as massage might not be appropriate for certain conditions.