West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy

Seated Chair Massage
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Expand your practice! Being able to offer your clients Seated Chair Massage could both increase your potential earning power and increase your flexibility as to where and how you work. It has been estimated that 70% of North Americans suffer from headaches, stiff necks and back problems. All problems that can be effectively addressed with massage, however today there are many who don’t have the time or luxury to address these issues with conventional table aromatherapy bodywork. Advantages of Seated Chair Massage include: Quick and economical - sessions can range from 10 — 30 minutes No need for the client to disrobe No need to apply oil Seated Massage is performed with the client sitting in a chair that has been specifically designed for great comfort. This design alleviates the pressure on the lower back and is fully adjustable to ensure that the client is completely comfortable. Seated Chair Massage can, and has been performed in many different locations including: corporate wellness programs meetings and conventions fitness centers airports movie sets tradeshows staff appreciation events retail stores community centers charity events promotional events massage parties condominiums resorts cruise ships hotels hospitals beaches fairs and craft shows their home spas marinas working vacations construction sites
Covered in the Class History of chair massage Benefits of chair massage Contra-indications to chair massage Anatomy of the musculo-skeletal system - upper back and arms Specific treatment techniques Relaxation Routine Therapeutic Routine Certificate of Attendance Awarded
Did you know? 1. Research indicates that a 15-minute chair massage results in decreased job stress, increased alertness and increased speed & accuracy on math computations (1) 2. Office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better and were less stressed than those who weren’t massaged. (1) 3. Up to 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints. (2) 4. Stress accounts for $26 billion in medial and disability payments and $95 billion in lost production per year. (2) 5. Over 50% of lost work days are stress related which keeps about 1 million people per day from attending work. (2) 6. Health Care expenditures are nearly 50% greater for workers who report high levels of stress. (3) 7. 40% of job turnover is due to stress. (4) 1.Field, Ironson, Pickens et al. (1996) Massage therapy reduces anxiety and enhances EEG pattern of alertness and math computations. International Journal of Neuroscience 86, 197-205 2. Occupational Health and Safety News and the national Council on compensation Insurance (U.S.A) 3. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 4. American Institute of Stress

West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy Inc.
Beverley Hawkins
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