Why Offer On-site Therapy?

Stress is reaching epidemic proportions in the British workplace. Official figures show that more than a million people claim disability allowance as a result of workplace stress. Most people deal with stress when it is too late, when they can no longer function properly and they need to spend months or even years off work to recover.

If your workforce is overloaded, burnt out and stressed, how productive are they going to be?

On-site therapies such as; Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Reiki are powerful and cost effective tools for preventative health care providing instant stress reduction, strengthening of the immune system and relief from muscular tension.

Workplace Stress Facts

Each year approximately 6.7 million working days are lost due to stress related illness.

The cost of workplace stress on British Industry is £3.8 billion each year.

Stress is second only to back problems as being the most common type of work related ill health.

At the 2001 National Stress Awareness Day it was revealed that stress has overtaken the common cold as the biggest cause of staff absence

What Is Stress?

Stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing environment. It has physical and emotional effects on us and can create positive or negative feelings.

As a positive influence, stress can help compel us to action; it can result in a new awareness and an exciting new perspective.

As a negative influence it can cause many unpleasant side affects such as high blood pressure, fatigue, irritability, chronic headaches, memory loss, insomnia, low self-esteem and gastrointestinal disorders. Stress compromises the immune system which then creates a breeding ground for illness and disease.

Researchers have found that stress is a contributing factor in 80% of all major illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other endocrine/metabolic diseases. Skin disorders and infections as well as back problems can result from increased stress in one’s life. Stress may also be a common contributor to other psychological problems such as anxiety and depression.

Although Stress is needed to a certain degree, for keeping us motivated, too much stress is one of the main and largest contributing factors to the overall estimated annual days lost from work due to ill health.

Employee Benefits:

Reduces stress and tension.

Soothes nervous system and improves blood circulation.

Improves lymphatic flow and hence the immune system.

Provides instant release of neck and shoulder stiffness, backache and muscular tension.

Reduces anxiety and heart rate.

Helps in the prevention of repetitive strain injuries.

Helps in the prevention of long term ailments such as headaches, eye strain and insomnia.

Gives a sense of mental, physical and emotional well-being.

Aids concentration, alertness and vitality.

Revitalizes, energizes, refreshes and relaxes.

Employer Benefits:

It's convenient as there is no need to leave the workplace

Highly effective and inexpensive treatment for relieving stress

Can help in reducing the number of working days lost due to stress, headaches, backache and RSI

Demonstrates management commitment and support to staff

Raises morale by making employees feel valued

Creates a happier working environment

Greater creativity from more inspired team members

Easily fits as part of a staff incentive package

May help the recruitment potential of a company

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