Thursday, 1 December 2016

Mission of Circle of Hands



Chair massage is an eco-friendly and savvy way to generate more leads, market your business, impress those VIP's, and increase productivity in the workplace with employee appreciation. You are guaranteed results.

Our Mission is to make sure your event thrives using chair massage! Whether you want a very successful convention that generates more leads than ever before, impressing your VIP customers, or making your party the hit of the year, we are here to help your goal succeed! No matter what event you have, know that you can relax in our hands!

Circle of Hands provides nationwide chair massage for events, such as, trade shows, health fairs, marketing events, VIP and employee appreciation, wellness programs, and all kinds of parties. We hire only the best, licensed and insured, professional massage therapists in the nation and excellent customer service is our 1st priority. No matter what event you have, know that you can relax in our hands!

The most professional and experienced, licensed and insurance massage therapists nationwide, we also offer electric foot massagers for your attendees while they wait for their chair massage and our Marketing Message Service - A customized audio marketing message and peaceful music through headset's (for additional fees).

Please call us toll free at 1-888-777-9280 or visit www.massage4events.com to request a quote!

Details about Circle of Hands Chair Massage



Specialties

Circle of Hands provides chair massage for any event nationwide. We represent your company, product, or service at trade shows, corporate events, marketing events, VIP and employee appreciation, health fairs, wellness programs, and all kinds of parties. We hire only the best, licensed and insured, professional massage therapists in the nation and excellent customer service is our 1st priority. Our goal is for your event to thrive!  No matter what event you have, know that you can relax in our hands.

History

Established in 2002.
The founder of Circle of Hands has been a licensed massage therapist for over 15 years. She came up with the name in 2002 with the hopes of one day having massage therapists all over the nation and now that has come to fruition. Her passion is helping businesses understand how chair massage can benefit their company in every aspect and to provide more jobs to wonderful, hardworking massage therapists. Our goal is for your event to thrive and feel great while it does!

Sunday, 25 September 2016

Event Planners



Event Planners ~ Trade Show Managers ~ Meeting Planners ~ Marketing Organizers ~ Public Relations

Trade Show Organizers~ The rising cost of exhibiting is one of the primary concern of companies. The most common question is “what is the return on investment (ROI)?” ROI at conventions is impacted by traffic density and time spent in the exhibit.
Chair Massage at conventions and trade shows creates a memorable experience, gives exhibitors quality time spent with attendees, and it’s very affordable!
Attendees come back for more year after year. Promoting chair massage as a perk at conventions or trade shows tells the attendees that you care enough to invest in their health, mental, and physical wellbeing.
Chair massage in exhibits benefits the exhibitors as well as the attendees from long, exhausting days!
Circle of Hands coordinates event set-up and break down, management, staffing, scheduling, compensation, and paperwork of the licensed massage therapists. This helps event planners, show managers, and companies to focus on the other details and planning of the event. Please request a quote to get started.

Forward Head Posture



Forward Head Posture (FHP) can be recognized by the positioning of the ear being forward of the shoulder, rather than sitting directly over it. Poor neck posture leads to a Forward Head Position which is one of the most common causes of neck, head and shoulder tension and pain. This can be a result of the long term habits of “slumping” at the computer or while driving, sitting poorly on the couch, or poor sleeping posture. These habits can be worsened if strains and sprains of the neck have occurred in the past which has weakened the neck muscles.
Imagine how uncomfortable it would be to hang a bowling ball around your neck. Well this is exactly what your body might be experiencing every day if you suffer Forward Head Posture.
For every inch your head posture sits forward, the head gains 10 pounds in weight. This forces the muscles in your upper back and neck to work much harder to keep the head (chin) from dropping forwards onto your chest. With your muscles in constant contraction to achieve this, pressure is added to the nerves at the base of the skull, which can cause headaches.
Forward Head Posture is a very common postural issue, and it is estimated to occur in between 66% and 90% of the population.
An increased forward head posture has been strongly associated with decreased respiratory muscle strength in patients, which can affect the ability to breath and reduce lung capacity by as much as 30%. Forward head posture has also been linked to tension-type headaches, with the degree of forward head posture having a direct correlation with duration and frequency of headaches, as well as increased blood pressure. Long term forward head posture leads to muscle strain, disc herniations, arthritis, pinched nerves and instability. Abnormal neck posture has also been associated with headaches, abnormal functions of the eyes and the ears, and psychological and mental disorders.
Awareness of the correct neck and shoulder posture is the first step toward correction.
Referenced from: CAA

CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK



THEY REPRESENT YOUR COMPANY & MAKE YOU LOOK GOOD…

NOW IT’S TIME TO THANK THEM!

This October 3rd – 7th is Customer Service Week – a time period dedicated to showing appreciation to customer service employees. These employees deal with mental and physical stress daily with the mission of adding a personal touch to your company. Without them, you would be lacking one of the most important aspects of a thriving business: social connection with your customers.
So, this October, reward your customer service employees with a Chair Massage!

WE HAVE THE FACTS!
Did you know there are a growing number of companies, big and small, that utilize the proven benefits of massage therapy at work? These companies provide access to short chair massages, finding that employees report lower stress levels and improvements in productivity. Plus, Chair Massage shows your hard-working customer service employees that you care about their health and well-being. A quick 15 minute massage can help employees perform significantly better on complicated tasks, improve creative thinking, and relieve fatigue.
YOUR EMPLOYEES WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT!
Chair Massage is the perfect way to reward employees during Customer Service Week. When employees are rewarded, they feel appreciated. When they feel appreciated, they are more likely to ensure a faster turn-around time for projects and tasks, thus effectively creating a healthier and happier workplace environment overall. Get your FREE quote today and start your journey toward the best Customer Service Week ever!


Thursday, 14 January 2016

PERFORM STRETCHING EXERCISES INSTEAD OF MEDICATION FOR LOWER BACK PAIN


You might already be aware of this but as folks tend to get older they also tend to have problems with their back, and you may find that there are lots of different reasons for this back pain. There’s a lot of reasons that your back will begin to hurt, but loads of it is with age you lose the elasticity you once had. One way that folks can in fact contend with this issue is by doing proper stretching every single day.

You must understand that people’s everyday lives can typically wind up causing everyone to suffer from back pain. Folks who play loads of sports early in life, and then continue them as time passes, will find a time when their bodies are in a lot of pain. Of course you will find other reasons for back pain that are not avoidable and that’s that individuals can end up in a car accident can have back pain. When it comes to experiencing back pain you’re going to find that prescription medication is normally the route people take, but these medications can have side-effects. In relation to these medications you will recognize that they do not address what is actually causing your back pain rather they only mask the symptoms for instance the pain. For individuals who wish to stay away from having to take this medication every day for the remainder of your life you need to focus on finding a cure for the cause of your pain.

Should you be one of the people looking to solve the cause of your back pain you may find that stretching can do this. Obviously many people would rather take a pill to get rid of the pain than actually devote the time and effort needed to be able to do their stretches every single day which could actually cure their problem. The very best advantage of stretching is that it’s a natural solution and you won’t become addicted to pain medication and its adverse side-effects.

Needless to say an additional benefit of stretching is that you will actually be strengthening both your stomach and you are back which will help reduce future injuries to your back. That’s something pain medication can’t do, in fact taking medication will most likely make your back weaker as well as more prone to injuries. Along with stretching you are going to discover that other exercises that will help strengthen your core will additionally alleviate back pain. When you have the ability to stretch and move your back you are going to find that your pain will minimize. An additional main cause of people’s back pain is because their back muscles are so tight, and stretching is something which can enhance the flexibility of your muscles.
Well, there is more to come with our discussion of lower back pain stretches, so we hope you are finding it to be useful. Rather than interject our own personal opinion on these matters, it is best to let you be the judge. That is really in your best interest only because you know your situation better than anybody else. You will be best served if your knowledge is broad, and then you can fill in any details with further research. That is would be the ideal scenario, here, but you will not always have the time to do what is necessary for that to happen. If that describes you, then you know that you need to make the very most of your time. What we mean by that is some aspect will have greater meaning for each of us, and then you can go off and discover more for your self on that one thing.

One more thing to bear in mind in relation to stretching and doing core exercises is that these two things can have positive effects on your overall health and well being. You have to realize that while you are exercising and stretching regularly your cardiovascular system is additionally going to be strengthened improving your overall health. Getting plenty of exercise and stretching every day will be one of the greatest steps you can take for your back pain and also for each and every aspect of your health.

The number of possible issues that can arise with reading about lower back pain stretches will always depend on your previous actions. It is a little amusing about the internet in that so many ordinary people feel this great desire to create content – we think it is great. What we all see very clearly are competing points of view, opinions and even conflicting research results. So that is why when you are talking about anything marketing-related, or something similar, then you really need to exercise due diligence in all respects. That is your best line of defense when you want to have accurate knowledge from which to proceed.


by David Kuehl


THE 6 THINGS YOU NEED TO BE DOING TO FIX YOUR POSTURE


Many of us had our mothers bugging us for years to stand up straight. While the nagging may have been annoying, they probably had a point. Having good posture not only makes you look better and improves confidence, but it helps with breathing and circulation, decrease muscle spasms, and even helps your mood.

“When someone is confident and in a winning mood, they bring their shoulders back, their head over their shoulders and their arms raised up,” says Marvin C. Lee, a chiropractor in Los Angeles. “Good posture can promote these feelings.”

With so many people sitting at their desks for the majority of the day, bad posture has become commonplace. Having bad posture can negatively affect your body, including your back, jaw, hips, and knees. This can cause a lot of pain, along with long-term damage.

“We as humans were never meant to evolve into such sedentary creatures,” says Lee. “The prolonged sitting, hunched over our phones and computers, contributes a lot to our poor postures.”

It is not too late. Just because you have bad posture now doesn’t mean you can’t fix the way you stand. Strengthening the proper muscles and focusing on how you sit and stand can help you attain proper alignment. If you find yourself constantly slumped over, consider trying some of the following tips for better posture.

GET UP AND MOVE

“Get up at least once an hour to go to the bathroom, bust out a quick set of stretches, or get yourself a glass of water,” says Lee. Staying hunched over at your desk can cause bad posture, so any chance you have to move around, take it.

SWITCH TO A STANDING DESK

While this may not be possible for everyone, getting a standing desk allows you to stay upright while you’re working and avoid the slouched-over position that’s so detrimental to our alignment.
TRAIN YOUR MUSCLES

By taking up a regular exercise regimen, you can train your body to not only be stronger, but to hold itself up properly. “Be diligent about proper posture while working out so you can train the proper muscles to hold that posture while you are at rest,” says Dr. Matt DeLeva, another chiropractor in Los Angeles.

DO A DESK STRETCH

There are many stretches you can do while seated at your desk that incorporate the shoulders, neck, back, and legs. Try a simple hamstring stretch or an easy twist to keep your muscles from tensing up in the same position all day.

TAKE UP YOGA

Many yoga poses incorporate back stretches, strengthen your core, and help with relaxation and flexibility. Yoga also helps bring more awareness to your body, which can help you pay attention to how you carry yourself.

CHANGE THE WAY YOU SIT

You can have the nicest and most ergonomic chair, but if you are sitting improperly in it, your posture will be affected. “Try lifting your chair or putting a pad under you so that your knees are lower than your hips,” says DeLeva. This will keep the correct curvature in your back and neck.


By: Carina Wolff


ADDITIONAL SERVICES


Here is a list of some extra services, besides Chair Massage, that we can provide for an additional fee:

·                                 Electric Foot Massagers
·                                 Marketing Message Service – A customized audio marketing message and peaceful music through headsets.
·                                 Greeter or Host – Help attendees sign up, keep the booth running smoothly, hand out promotional materials & scan badges.
·                                 Matching (black) Portable Massage Chairs
·                                 Mini Manicures and pedicures
·                                 Promotional Products That Would Best Fit Your Needs
·                                 Decorations
·                                 Reservations & Restaurant Suggestions
·                                 Printing

CUSTOMIZED SERVICES


SPECIAL EVENTS, SHOWERS, & PARTIES

Circle of Hands Chair Massage makes for an unforgettable event or party and your guests will be forever grateful. Chair massage is trendy, admired, and shows your guests that you care about their well-being. We can customize any event with aromatherapy and foot massagers. Bride and grooms tend to be stressed out! Chair massage is perfect to help relax them before the ceremony. Pamper your guests at your next event. You’ll be the talk of the town!

THESE EVENTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

·                                 Bridal Showers
·                                 Wedding Day
·                                 Baby Showers
·                                 Graduations Parties
·                                 Spa Parties
·                                 Employees Appreciation
·                                 Family Reunions
·                                 Scrapbooking Parties
·                                 Any kind of Party

WORKPLACE AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS


There are a growing number of companies, big and small, that believes in the benefits of massage therapy at work and offers it to their employees on a regular basis. These companies recognize that short chair massages at work will help employees to lower stress, improve productivity, and reduce sick days, and overall more positive about their careers. Chair Massage confirms to your employees that you care about their health and well-being.
A 15 minute massage can help employees perform significantly better on complicated tasks, improve creative thinking, and relieve fatigue. Workplace chair massage is an ideal tool for helping to relieve and prevent carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that affects many office workers. Other benefits of massage at work include temporary relief of tension headaches, neck pain and back pain.
Circle of Hands has a choice of payment options:
·                                 The Company sponsors the chair massage as part of a company wellness program.
·                                 Company and employee share in the cost.
·                                 The Employee pays for their chair massages.
·                                 Circle of Hands chair massage service is affordable and can be as low as $1 a minute!
Companies also utilize chair massage at work for special events like employee appreciation days, in-house health fairs, or even VIP appreciation. Chair Massage in the workplace is also highly customizable and can include relaxing music and aromatherapy.

CORPORATE EVENTS


Circle of Hands can provide chair massage at any corporate event. There is no event too big or too small. Our professional massage therapists are experienced and have the stamina for handling any demanding event… with a smile!

SALES MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS & CORPORATE DINNERS
Conferences, seminars, and sales meetings can be absolutely exhausting. Chair massage can be a very refreshing add-on to any of these events, relieves fatigue, and boosts productivity. Chair massage demonstrates you care about their well-being and can help the attendees and employees get through the day. Contact Us to Request a Quote today.

HEALTH FAIRS AND OPEN ENROLLMENT
Most companies have health fairs as part of their wellness programs. The fact is that open enrollment and most health fairs can be unexciting and uninteresting; therefore not all employees bother to make an appearance. It is important that employees attend these events to learn about their insurance options and health needs.
Chair massage at health fairs are a trendy and fun way to promote wellness and show you care. If employees know that Chair massage is at your next health fair or open enrollment, they are sure to attend! After the success of your health fair, you may want to consider adding chair massage in the office weekly or monthly as part of your on-going wellness program. Visit Workplace & Wellness Programs for more information or Contact Us to Request a Quote today.

EXECUTIVE RETREATS, GOLF EVENTS, HOLIDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES
Circle of Hands chair massage service is mobile and therefore, we can be anywhere, including the most professional events. Chair massage is very well-liked at these types of events. Surprise your executives with a healthy and revitalizing massage. They’ll love you for it.

VIP APPRECIATION
Your VIP’s are extremely important. We all know what it takes to try to impress them and keep them as your customers (i.e., bagels & coffee, lunches, Golf). Instead of the same old things, why not stand out, show them you really care, and surprise them with chair massage?! It is an unforgettable and appreciated experience and it’s guaranteed to make a great impression. Contact Us to Request a Quote today.

MARKETING EVENTS


Are you having a mobile marketing event tour? No Problem! We have therapists nationwide so wherever you are on the road, so are we! We coordinate all areas of chair massage at your event…staffing, schedule, compensation, and collect the proper paperwork of all the licensed massage therapists. So let us help you take care of one less task!
Chair Massage at marketing events is another excellent tool to advertise or promote your product. It also:
·                                 Attracts a large crowd which puts your brand center stage.
·                                 Allows customers to see your brand as in touch with their well-being.
·                                 Is irresistible and an extremely memorable experience, which has your target customers looking for their free massage at your next marketing event.
You can enhance your marketing efforts by adding our marketing message service, which delivers your message in a distinctive way, while they are relaxing in a massage chair.
Customers will tend to wait for longer periods of time to receive their free massage so you may want to have a waiting area. You may want to consider adding our electric foot massagers. Your staff will be able chat with the customers and promote your product or brand while they wait.


TRADE SHOWS AND CONVENTIONS


Circle of Hands promotes your brand or company using chair massage. Chair massage at trade shows and conventions are very beneficial to both the exhibitor and the attendee and our mission is to ensure your company a successful trade show.


CHAIR MASSAGE IN AN EXHIBIT BOOTH
·                                 Creates a large crowd and generates traffic; and allows customers to see your brand as in touch with their well-being.
·                                 Before the chair massage, the attendee willingly gives their information, generating guaranteed leads, and a successful trade show.
·                                 Attendees spend more time in your exhibit giving the staff the opportunity to speak with qualified prospects, increasing sales, and securing appointments.
·                                 Gives your attendees an unforgettable experience, which shows compassion for exhausting trade shows, and has your target prospects looking for free massage at your next trade show.
Chair massage is very affordable and is guaranteed to create the highest return on your investment. “Free Massage” guarantees a successful trade show and actual results.
Circle of Hands coordinates event set-up and break down, management, staffing, scheduling, compensation, and paperwork of the licensed massage therapists. This helps event planners, show managers, and companies to focus on the other details and planning of the event.


VIP SUITES AND ASSOCIATIONS
Your company’s VIPs are very important especially during trade shows and conventions! Why not have personal massage therapists to revive your worn out VIPs? Chair massage makes a great impression and is very appreciated by your VIPs. Associations can use free massage as a remarkable tool for attendees to upgrade or renew their memberships or just to give thanks




MASSAGE SPONSORSHIPS
Massage sponsorships are extraordinary at conventions and trade shows for exposure toward the sponsor. Designate it as a Relaxation Station, Stress-Free Site, or Oasis Place. Rest Areas in large exhibit halls are great for attendees who need to take more breaks. Free Massage at the Registration Area at the beginning of any trade show during those long lines is great publicity!





EXHIBITOR LOUNGES
Your Company’s hard-working exhibitors put in such long hours at these events! Free Massage is a wonderful way to help revitalize your staff each day and to show thanks for all their hard work. It shows you care about their well-being and gives them incentive to keep them to work even harder.

Please let Circle of Hands help to make your next event successful.