Frequently Asked Questions

• Q. What is an office chair massage?

  An office chair massage is a massage introduced in the last decades to be delivered in offices or at events. Unlike a full body massage, a chair massage in office, or on-site massage, is delivered on a special ergonomic chair, fully clothed and it only lasts 10-30 minutes, depending on the duration chosen.

• Q. What are the benefits of Massage in the workplace?

  Massage has physiological and mental benefits for employees 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.

  Extremely versatile, convenient and cost-effective, for companies office massage is today one of the most common employee wellbeing benefits, helping:

  • relax and energise staff
  • reduce stress
  • increase team morale
  • reduce the risk of injuries and costs related to sick-days and compensations
  • employee retention and attraction

  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. What areas of Manchester do you cover?

  We have a team of 200+practitioners, fully qualified and insured, delivering corporate massage nationwide. Our Manchester team cover the whole city and surrounding areas. Wherever your office is based, we can deliver onsite massage at your office premises or event.

• Q. What areas outside Manchester do you cover?

  At Joyful Living we deliver corporate massage nationwide, covering the UK main cities and towns and even outside. Please let us know where you are based and we will organise your office massage.

• Q. What are the benefits of offering corporate massage for businesses?

  As for other employee wellbeing activities, the benefits of having massage at work are numerous. Business need to help their staff recharge heir mental and physical energy after hours of work in order to keep them motivated and productive.

  In this respect offering workplace massage in Manchester 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 and quality of life at work are today essential for businesses, having corporate wellbeing services, 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 do companies book a corporate massage?

  Companies might book corporate massage as a one-off or regularly, at least once a month, bimonthly, weekly or daily. For employees regular massage guarantees long lasting benefits.

  Massage can also be used as part of a strategy to relieve physical and mental tension in conjunction with other services, such as posture awareness workshops, desk-based exercises and stretches, workstation assessments and yoga & Pilates classes.

  As with other wellbeing services for the workplace, workplace massage can be used as prevention for stress and injuries, helping employers meet obligations towards their employees’ health & well-being.

• Q. How many treatments can be done in a single day?

  A usual day of massage is six-hour, during which a therapist can deliver 24 x 15-minute or 18 x 20 minute treatments.  Desk Massage lasts 10 minutes, therefore up to 36 sessions each day can be delivered.

• Q. What equipment do massage therapists bring?

  All the equipment for workplace massage is brought by the therapists to your office or event on the day of the booking. This includes an  ergonomic massage chair, wipes, hand sanitizer, a medical consultation form, and music to play for onsite chair massage. For desk massage the treatment is delivered directly at the employees’ desk and no massage chair is needed.

• Q. Where is the massage taking place?

  Massage can be delivered in a meeting room or a quiet area of the office. The space required for chair massage is minimal, the onsite massage chair occupies the space of a normal chair,  so a space of about 2x2m for the therapist to move around during the massage will be sufficient.

• Q. How do I book an office massage?

  The booking process is very 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. How long in advance do I need to book a corporate massage?

  At Joyful Living we have a wide network of therapists, so we are normally able to book an office massage therapist with a 1-2 weeks notice or even less. It can also depend on the location and whether it is a busy period, like near special national health days. If you have an event planned it might be advisable to book in advance to make sure there is definitely availability.

• Q. What happens during an office massage?

  A therapist arrives 20 minutes before their scheduled start time to set up their area. 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. The massage is focused on back, neck, shoulders and arms and it is tailored to the client, based on their preferences or on the tension the therapist finds. In the end clients will feel more relaxed, both physically and mentally.

• Q. Are massage therapists qualified and insured?

  All massage therapists in the United Kingdom need to have recognised qualifications and insurance to be able to work. Joyful Living makes sure to review all certificates and insurance, as well as abilities and personality, to ensure that all therapists are competent and friendly. Clients can be sure that all Joyful Living’s therapists are specialists in their fields, members of professional bodies and are qualified in multiple techniques techniques as well as having years of experience. 

• Q. How much does an Office Massage In Manchester cost?

  The cost for our workplace massage in Manchester and in the UK depends on the number of hours and therapists booked. We also provide discounts for regular and bulk bookings. Get in contact with us today to for a bespoke quote. We provide discounts for regular and bulk bookings.

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• Q. Is massage at work disruptive of the employees 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 any conditions for which massage in the office is not recommended?

  Yes, there are conditions for which a massage is not recommended and beneficial, that is why therapists will go through a medical questionnaire with each employee. This is for their own safety. In that case therapists won’t proceed with the treatment.

  Fortunately the cases when massage might not be appropriate is limited to most serious conditions, for minor or temporary conditions the treatment can be adjusted or an area can be avoided.