Chair massage is a short massage usually lasting in duration of 15-20 min, in which the client sits in a specially designed chair.  It’s also known as seated massage or on-site massage and it’s performed with the client fully clothed and no lotions are used.  The therapist massages the neck, shoulders, back, arms, and hands.  Chair massage is widely used in spas, hotels, chiropractic offices, healthcare events, schools, malls, and corporate events. 

First Time

First time clients can experience a relaxing massage without paying for an hour or longer and can remain clothed to suit their comfort levels.  Chair massage is utilized a great deal in chiropractic offices because it helps relax the patient’s muscles prior to getting an adjustment, making the adjustment smoother and hold better.  The therapist usually addresses the clients back first getting them use to their touch then progresses to the shoulders, neck, arms, and lastly the hands and fingers.  The patient remains relaxed sitting facing the chair with their head in a paper-covered headrest with arms relaxed on bench in front of them.  The therapist typically remains quiet throughout the duration of the massage unless it’s an educational tool to teach them about the art of massage therapy and what it can do for them.  Overall, chair massage is an excellent way to introduce massage to new clients and reduce stress and tension of current ones.

Great for Business

Health fair events are another great way to introduce the public to the art and healing power of massage therapy.  It’s a great tool to build report and business within the community all the while helping people relieve stress and tension.  Since chair massage doesn’t use oil or lotions the therapist usually performs kneading, percussion, trigger point release instead of long gliding strokes.