Combat Holiday Stress with a Massage

The holiday season is officially here, and with it can come added stress. Chair massage is a fast and affordable way to alleviate stress and keep you in good spirits. Many people have high expectations for the holidays—we want to give the perfect gift, or host a wonderful party or dinner. Many families are traveling a long distance or are having guests stay with them. The pressure we put on ourselves to please friends and family can create tension and anxiety, making the holidays less enjoyable. Taking a short time out with a chair massage can release tension, improve mood, reduce aches and pains and help you to regain your stamina.

Taking a break in the midst of holiday planning and events may seem like a difficult or even impossible task. There are more errands to run, more treats to bake, more presents to buy, and very little time to accomplish it all. However, just 15 minutes with a chair massage therapist can provide valuable physical and emotional benefits that can make all the difference. A chair massage is performed in a relaxing setting and can be combined with aromatherapy to enhance the positive effects. The chair massage therapist concentrates on the upper body and back, working out the kinks and improving the body’s circulation. Massage has also been shown to aid immune system function, which can help you to fight off nasty winter colds.

With the economy faltering, and added holiday expenses, a chair massage might seem like a luxury that just isn’t in the budget. However, for the cost comparable to a bottle of wine or a night at the movies, you can receive the healing benefits of therapeutic massage. Chair massages are very affordable, often priced around a dollar per minute. The sessions last between 15 and 20 minutes, which allows clients to receive the benefits of massage therapy at a fraction of the cost of a traditional massage. Planning a holiday party? Adding on site chair massage can make your event even more enjoyable. And, instead of buying gift cards for those on your list who seem to have everything, why not treat them to an enjoyable and relaxing chair massage?

Brandon Thomas is a nationally certified massage therapist and founder of JoyLife Therapeutics. JoyLife Therapeutics provides chair massage, corporate massage, office massage, special event and trade show massage throughout the US.