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The Wellness Corner with Shoshana Frumkin

Shoshana Frumkin
Special to the Emeryville Connection
June 2008

The Facts About Massage: It Really Works

As the company President of On the Spot Massage I get to hear first-hand the difference a 10-20 minute massage can do for tired, stressed office-bound staff; busy folks who don’t have time or money for a spa appointment or who don’t feel comfortable searching the classifieds for a “ massage”. You may have seen or visited an On the Spot Massage “relaxation station” or had us deliver a refreshing stress-buster program to your location and experienced the benefits first hand. Now that our California governor is focusing on Wellness @ Work as a priority and Emeryville’s Healthy City Initiative states a commitment to health at work and beyond, it has never been easier to get on board and have stress rubbed out of your work environment. The State of California sees massage offered to employees as a 100% tax deductible employee benefit.

Did you know that massage treatments can:

*Lower blood pressure. It’s less expensive than drugs and a LOT more enjoyable (check with your health specialist).

*Increase circulation. Very good if you are desk-bound and positive results with diabetes circulation issues.

*Help to relieve mental stress. Studies show increased scores on math problems after just 15 minutes of massage. Massage can help you focus!

*Relieve muscle stress. Sitting for long periods can tense up muscles, especially neck, shoulders, lower back and arms from computer work.

*Improve overall outlook. Massage therapy has been proven to release positive chemicals into the blood stream (serotonin, the natural “feel good” chemical in the human body).

Do you know that consumers have used massage therapy 230 million times each year, and that 30% of adults say they had a massage in the past 5 years as compared to only 17% in 1997? The percentage of American adults receiving one or more massages from a certified massage therapist in 2006 increased by 18% and more than doubled since 1997. Among people who had experienced severe back, neck or shoulder pain, the rate of use of massage therapy increased from 14.6% in 1996 to 19.4% in 1999.

Doctors and consumers are turning more and more to massage as an adjunct to regular health practices. 59% of physicians recommended massage therapy to inquiring patients.

Enjoy convenience and affordability from experts

On the Spot Massage “relaxation stations” are at these locations:

(Drop-in sign-up 10-30 minute sessions $15 -$35)

• Emeryville Public Market

Daily 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. & Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• Whole Foods Market Berkeley

Daily 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Delivery services to the entire Bay Area; request a quote on our website www.onthespotmassage.com

“Take care of the body; it’s where you live”

Shoshana Frumkin CNC, CMT, is the President and Founder of On the Spot Massage at Work. You can contact her at shoshana@onthespotmassage.com, or www.onthespotmassage.com.