Boost Employee Wellbeing with Seated Acupressure Massage
Quick, effective treatments that reduce stress, improve focus and energise your team — all in the workplace.
What is Seated Acupressure Massage?
Wellbeing made simple: relieve, restore, perform.
Seated Acupressure Massage, also known as On-site Chair Massage, is a convenient chair-based treatment carried out fully clothed. Using a combination of acupressure points and rhythmic movements, it helps to release tension, restore energy and re-energise body and mind. Designed with workplace wellbeing in mind, sessions typically last 15–30 minutes, making them easy to fit into a busy schedule — and the positive effects reach far beyond just relaxation.
Benefits:
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Targets muscle tension in the upper body where stress builds most
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Improves circulation and oxygen flow
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Supports nervous system regulation, easing anxiety and lowering blood pressure
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Strengthens immune response over time
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Delivers fast, professional relief without oils or the need to change clothes
How Massage affects the body
Pressure and movement on the muscles stimulate mechanoreceptors in the skin and deeper tissues, which activate the parasympathetic nervous system — the body’s natural 'rest and digest' mode. Increased circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells while supporting lymphatic flow to clear waste products, reducing inflammation and fatigue. Together, these effects ease physical tension while promoting mental clarity and overall wellbeing.
Benefits of massage in the workplace
Work-related stress, anxiety and depression continue to have a significant impact on both employee wellbeing and organisational performance. UK data shows that stress-related conditions cost businesses billions of pounds each year through lost productivity and sickness absence, accounting for tens of millions of working days lost annually and a substantial proportion of work-related ill health. A peer-reviewed article notes that the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified stress as one of the foremost health challenges of the 21st century, highlighting its widespread impact on contemporary life.
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Research into massage therapy suggests it can play a valuable role in addressing these pressures. Studies indicate that massage supports stress reduction through positive effects on the nervous system and mood-related biochemistry, including increases in serotonin and dopamine — neurotransmitters linked to improved mood, focus and emotional balance. Workplace-based research has also reported reductions in perceived stress, anxiety and blood pressure following regular chair massage sessions.
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By helping employees manage both physical strain and mental pressure during the working day, onsite chair massage provides a practical, time-efficient wellbeing solution. When offered regularly, it contributes to a calmer, more balanced workplace culture and supports healthier, more sustainable patterns of performance across the organisation.
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For Employees:
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Feel looser and more comfortable at your desk after long hours of sitting
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Experience lower stress levels and a calmer mindset during the workday
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Enjoy sharper focus and mental clarity, making tasks easier to handle
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Return to work with renewed energy and reduced fatigue, boosting overall morale
For Employers:
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Improves productivity and workplace morale
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Reduces absenteeism linked to stress and musculoskeletal issues
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Supports staff retention and employee engagement
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Demonstrates a commitment to staff health and wellbeing
Onsite massage is an effective way to create a healthier, happier and more productive workplace environment.
How It Works
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Relieve
We bring the massage chair and set up in a private meeting room or quiet space. Each therapist will need approximately 2x3 metres.
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Restore
You can choose from 15, 20 or 30 minute massage sessions. Booking schedules will be tailored to your team size.
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Perform
Feel revitalised and content as the release of oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine wash over you.
Booking Terms and Conditions
Minimum Booking
Session Lengths
Scheduling
Communication & Bookings
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A minimum of 2 hours per therapist, per scheduled day, is required.
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Maximum booking per therapist is 6 hours per day (excluding breaks).
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For schedules longer than 3 hours, a 30-minute unpaid break will be included.
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Time slots must be confirmed at least one week in advance.
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If demand exceeds 6 hours in a day, options include multiple-day visits or additional therapists (if space allows).
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Any same-day schedule changes will be managed by the attending therapist(s).
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A company contact person is required to inform staff of massage dates.
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Employees can book via our online system (if agreed). Otherwise, the company contact and local therapist will manage bookings, including:
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Scheduling massage slots (a template will be provided).
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Confirming bookings 48 hours before the session or arranging replacements.
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Ensuring employees arrive on time.
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Employees must complete and sign a short health form before their massage. Please allow an extra 2–3 minutes within their time slot.
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If employees contribute to the cost of massage, all bookings and payments will be handled through our online system.
Cancellations
Invoices & Payment
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Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice will be charged in full.
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Invoices will be sent electronically within one week of services, addressed to the company’s finance contact.
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Payment terms: within 7 days of the invoice date.​
Therapist Standards & Equipment
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All therapists are fully qualified through recognised schools such as Touch Pro UK or the Academy of On-Site Massage.
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They are members of CThA (Complementary Therapists Association) or FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists).
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Each therapist holds public liability insurance (£3,000,000) and malpractice/professional liability insurance (£3,000,000).
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Therapists bring their own chair, anti-bacterial gel, and disposable tissue covers for the face cradle.