Employees Benefit From Seated Chair Massage [read the article]
Do you want relief from muscle aches and spasms in the neck, shoulders, back and arms? Do you want to feel better about your job? Are you ready to take control of your physical and emotional well being?

Massage Reduces Depression in Pregnant Women [read the article]
New research shows massage therapy reduced depression in pregnant women, and also reduced the incidence of massaged women's babies being born prematurely.

The Effect of Chair Massage on Stress Perception of Hospital Bedside Nurses [read the article]
In a recent study looking at the effectiveness of chair massage, stress perception was significantly lower in the massage group and was not significantly changed in the control group. 86% of the nurses scheduled to participate in the study were able to do so within their normal workday. Incorporating chair massage into a nurse's hospital shift is feasible and a 10 minute session reduces the stress perception of the nurse more so than the standard “coffee break”. The study focused on a one-time intervention for the 82 nurses enrolled.

Use of Massage Therapy in Hospitals Up 30 Percent [read the article]
Hospitals are incorporating massage therapy programs at a growing rate; according to a new national survey. The survey shows the number of hospitals offering massage therapy has increased by more than one third in two years. The bi-annual survey is conducted by Health Forum, a subsidiary...

What You Should Know Visiting a Massage Therapist [read the article]
Like most Americans, you probably know that a professional massage feels good and can help you relax from a hectic day or ongoing life stresses. But did you know that massage therapy can help with a wide range of conditions including arthritis, a pulled muscle or lower back pain...