THE ART OF CHAIR MASSAGE
by Ariana Vincent, Ariana Institute
BENEFITS OF CHAIR MASSAGE Physical Benefits • Relaxes the back, neck, shoulders, hands and arms • Loosens tight muscles • Calms the nervous system • Relieves tired and aching muscles • Diminishes tension headaches • Stimulates circulation • Strengthens the immune system • Increases flexibility and range of motion • Diminishes chronic pain • Assists in reducing nerve entrapment • Improves muscle tone • Lowers blood pressure • Helps to improve and maintain good posture Mental Benefits • Reduces mental stress • Increases mental alertness • Improves concentration • Assists in mental relaxation • Enhances capacity for calm thinking • Helps employees feel appreciated Emotional Benefits • Calms mental activity • Creates a feeling of well-being • Reduces levels of anxiety • Satisfies the need for caring and nurturing touch • Increases awareness of the mind-body connection OFFERING CHAIR MASSAGE IN A PUBLIC ENVIRONMENT LOCATIONS FOR CHAIR MASSAGE offices hotels airports health clubs fitness centers personal gifts: birthdays, holidays, anniversaries health promotion programs at corporations and businesses shopping malls retirement communities nursing homes grand openings flea markets street fairs craft fairs and market days as incentive programs to reward top employees entertainment industry department stores supermarkets health food stores in your home conventions trade shows conference centers workshops, seminars, and meetings of professional groups hair salons tanning salons oncology (cancer) centers dance studios county and state fairs athletic events (at the finish line) health care professionals’ offices charity and fund raising events tourist areas resorts swimming pools hospitals car washes parks rafting trips bars restaurants car dealerships dentists’ offices movie sets HOW TO BUY A MASSAGE CHAIR Go to your local massage store and look at chairs. Sit in the chairs, fold them up, and carry them. If possible, rent a chair and try it out. To learn more about massage chairs, go on-line and look up chairs you might be interested in and check the specifications, features and prices. http://www.morningstarcompany.com/shop/massage-tables-chairs-c-44.html http://www.customcraftworks.com/ http://www.oakworks.net/Massage_Chairs/Seated_Massage_Equip.htm http://www.stronglite.com/ http://www.goldenratio.com/GRW/Chair/QuickLite.html http://www.earthlite.com/ http://www.massagewarehouse.com/ http://www.amazon.com/gp/search.html/104-3677788-8394361?me=&node=3760931&keywords=massage%20chairs http://www.massageking.com/categories/Massage-Chairs/14/1 http://www.massagewarehouse.com/parentCategory.asp?menu=103203&cat=103203 http://www.topmassagetables.com/massagechair.htm http://www.massage-empire.com/Massage_Chairs http://www.pricepro.com Once you have determined the brand you want, check out E-Bay and Craigslist. Ariana Vincent Ariana Institute REGISTER FOR COURSES AT: Chair Massage Coursesat www.arianainstitute.com |
