Corporate (On-Site) Treatments

Is Modern Work Good for You?

The rise of computer-based working in many service industries unwittingly put persistent physical micro-stresses on the body, through repetitive strain injury (RSI); headaches; and eye-strain. Neck and shoulder pain and postural problems arise from sitting in the same position without taking breaks.

The rise of hot-desking has progressively eroded the dedicated space available to staff, resulting in people resorting to ‘pop-up’ areas and laptops, which if not used properly can result in more acute postural problems. The 21st century nomadic worker, lugging their laptop and glued to their smartphone, are mentally ‘always on’. As ‘brains on sticks’ they can neglect the importance of looking after their body through movement; stretching; nutrition and hydration. There are also the emotional impacts on wellbeing of being ‘always on’.

Then there was COVID19. Since March 2019, employees everyone have been trying to adapt to this new reality. They work away from their colleagues outside of places regulated by the Health and Safety Executive. They now experience endless cycles of video-calls from make-shift home offices, with laptops balanced on encyclopaedias on the kitchen table, which is the wrong height for the dining room chair. There will be a moderate rise in chronic issues caused by poor homeworking practices and the physical and emotional effects of these environments in the months ahead.

Corporate Interventions to provide massage/acupuncture treatments

Pre-COVID19, the Health and Safety Executive (see link), estimated that 28 million working days are lost each year to work-related ill-health in the UK. Companies are starting to recognise that they have a role to play in trying to improve the levels of health and wellbeing of their employees. Some companies had already explored the use of bringing practitioners into the workplace to provide treatments to their staff. ‘In house’ services are easily accessed, with virtually no staff travel time. Typically, a meeting room is set aside to make a private treatment space.

A range of treatments are possible within the workplace:

  1. Tui Na massage can be carried out over clothing;
  2. Holistic massage and aromatherapy are more geared toward relaxation;
  3. Sports massage is used for preventative health and also is used to treat injuries;
  4. Acupuncture is carried out around clothing. Many of the acupuncture points we use are located below the knee and elbow.  Note: this may vary in the case of a sports injury, where some local points will also be used.  
  5. Ear acupuncture is used for stress relief. It can be carried out individually, and also in small groups.   

Companies may provide massage/acupuncture as part of an employees overall wellbeing package and can make the services available to staff at part-subsidised rates. This results in staff who are happier; healthier; and more productive, with reduced absences. Start-up costs are low, and are effective to run – scaling up and down in accordance with the levels of demand.

Infinite Health and On-Site Treatments

In-House Treatments
A meeting room can be transformed easily into a treatment space

Since 2010, Infinite Health has worked with companies to establish and maintain successful on-site treatment services at several offices and places of work in the UK. This includes running “wellness weeks”; developing recurring treatment services; and carrying out out education events e.g. on workplace health. Infinite Health are very familiar with the practical and logistical aspects running an on-site business including the use of suitable equipment; booking and payment systems; and business models.

  1. n arrival at the treatment room;
  2. Clients are advised to wear a mask on arrival.  The practitioner will determine whether it is suitable to keep wearing the mask during treatment – e.g. not when lying face-down;
  3. A new web-based booking system has been introduced that incorporates clients making a declaration that they have no adverse symptoms, which must be provided to the practitioner at the start of the treatment.  Clients who are experiencing symptoms are advised not to be seen.
  4. The booking system also requires up-front payment, to avoid the need for handling cash in person.

Please contact us if you are interested in exploring the possibilities of on-site treatment services.

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