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10 March, 2019

News

Is once a year enough for International Womens Day?

Every day is International Women's Day to us. Because we shouldn't need to be talking about it.

BE amzed by what you'll see when you look up

1 March, 2019

News

Looking up can light up your brain. Quite literally.

The art and science of Looking Up and Out is meeting a fundamental human need in our hardwiring for connection.

28 February, 2019

News

We guarantee our work

Our guarantee to you is to deliver the service we claim we will. It is crucial to us that your needs are met and you are satisfied.

I see you - employee recognition matters

25 February, 2019

Purpose

3 tried and true reasons employee recognition will always matter

Employee recognition knows no calendar. It’s an important part of company culture all year long and always will be.

Workplace Wellbeing includes feeling safe

18 February, 2019

Purpose

Workplace Wellbeing. What is it really?

The Harvard Business Review describes workplace wellbeing as coming from one place, and one place only — a positive culture.

7 February, 2019

News

“No matter how advanced we get, the need for human connection remains eternal”.

"Nothing will ever replace that". Says Kate MacAleavey, MBA, consultant, coach and an expert in organisational psychology.

1 February, 2019

News

Treat your weekend like a vacation

Current research by Cassie Mogilner Holmes from UCLA's Anderson School of Management has highlighted how a simple mindset change about your weekends can alter how you feel all week!

27 November, 2018

News

How a little known hormone is good for business

Seated Massage is very much about helping clients develop greater levels of prosocial behaviour within their workplaces. Doing good for themselves and for others. As such we're always excited when new research appears in the public domain.

21 November, 2018

News

Redefining Value by Considering All the Costs

Businesses and Consumers are shifting to a 'triple-value' view - People, Planet and Prosperity.

Corporate Massage with Seated Massage and Rhonda Joy Hill

20 November, 2018

Our practitioners

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Rhonda Hill

Rhonda loves nothing more than a simple walk in the park, breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the beautiful gardens.

14 November, 2018

News

What gives this 2018 festive season? Your booking with us.

When you book with us this 2018 festive season, the giving multiplies.

Corporate Massage with Seated Massage and Leanne Murray

12 November, 2018

Our practitioners

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Leanne Murray

Leanne's clients love her. Not to put too fine a point on it. She just has that way with people because she cares so much about everyone she touches.

Corporate MAssage with Seated Massage and Tim Elton

12 November, 2018

Our practitioners

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Tim Elton

When Tim makes himself available to visit our clients we rest easy, knowing they're in the best of hands.

Corporate Massage from Seated Massage therapist Jane Shelton

12 November, 2018

Our practitioners

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Jane Shelton

Jane has partnered with us for years off and on. We're so happy she's back 'on' again ...

6 November, 2018

News

An ethical gift guide for the discerning consumer

Our friends, clients and fellow B Corporation certified business Australian Ethical, have available an Ethical Gift Guide, focusing on other B Corp businesses. There's an ethical gift for everyone within.

31 October, 2018

News

Grown-ups need a bedtime, too.

Why can children get enough sleep, yet we adults can't. Or won't?

22 October, 2018

News

In pursuit of quiet

We're surrounded by man-made noise. Even when we think it's quiet, it probably isn't. Just quieter than usual. How do we find quiet or better still, silence, in a noise filled world?

15 October, 2018

Purpose

Connecting employee experience and customer experience

If you only examine your relationships with customers and fail to look under the hood, you might get nowhere.

8 October, 2018

News

Our Mental Health Promise

So we're helping to shed some more light on Mental Health, by making a public promise.

24 September, 2018

News

A few words on ethical touch and mental health

Trust and reassurance are required for optimum mental health. Positive, ethical touch, such as massage from a credible source, provides this unconditionally.

18 September, 2018

News

Does massage really have the claimed health benefits?

Go looking for proof that massage will improve your health, and you’ll have no trouble finding research to back you up.

Seated Massage is helping provide solutions for social and environmental problems

12 September, 2018

News

Are we solving the wrong problems?

Every day, innovative companies promise to make the world a better place. Are they succeeding?

27 August, 2018

Purpose

Someone I met recently felt compelled to speak openly with me.

She was having a pretty tough day, feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders. Things had been a little tough lately in her personal life and at work.

15 August, 2018

Purpose

Keeping the black dog at bay

There’s a time of the year when the Monarch Butterfly proliferates. The weather is beautifully warm and the smells of the bush strong. It’s a glorious time of the year, to be outside, to feel...

7 August, 2018

Purpose

Are you following your mission or one determined by others?

If you're not being your 'authentic self' in life and in business, then you are simply living and promoting someone else's mission and not your own.

24 July, 2018

News

Thinking of surprising your people with Corporate Massage?

Don't. There's good reason to let them in on it. Here's why.

18 July, 2018

News

Is there a way to truly understand what’s going on in another’s mind?

When we only imagine the inner lives of others, we don’t necessarily gain real insight into other people’s minds.

4 July, 2018

News

The upside of downtime – Why daydreamers aren’t timewasters.

"Daydreamers are time wasters!" is a common cry in many workplaces. However studies undertaken the past few years are proving otherwise. Heed the call "Give me a break" and you'll likely reap the productive rewards.

27 June, 2018

Purpose

Creating a fairer world for everyone at work.

As a leader, employee and as a consumer, you have the power. To create fairer, healthier and more inspiring workplaces.

21 June, 2018

News

Fighting against food waste, for social and environmental impact.

We're a Corporate Massage company whose positive impact on the world, extends beyond the walls of your workplace or event.

The awesome Mel Lindenthal Corporate Massage practitioner for Seated Massage

12 June, 2018

Our practitioners

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Mel Lindenthal

Mel hears the word 'awesome' a lot, because it's so often directed at her.

28 May, 2018

News

The Japanese wellbeing trend you need to know about

Spending just 30 minutes in the bush or a park will help your overall wellbeing. And you don't need to do anything! It's called Forest Bathing.

22 May, 2018

Purpose

The Purpose Economy

How well is your company preparing for the Purpose Economy? It's not coming, it's here. Purpose at its core is the reason something was created and why it exists.

The post Corporate Massage smile is infectious.

16 May, 2018

News

Could July be the best time for your EOFY Corporate Massage visit?

Corporate Massage in July sounds like it might be shutting the gate after the horse has bolted. Well, we like to think differently at Seated Massage.

9 May, 2018

Purpose

The elephant in the room … is interpersonal touch.

Let's cut to the chase, touch seems to have become politically incorrect or unfashionable. It's one of those things that isn't talked about it, never mind asked for or offered to another. However, it's a vital part of being human.

Care outside the box with corporate massage

1 May, 2018

News

Danone North America – now flying the B Corp flag

Danone North America, no small timer by any stretch, has been certified a B Corporation. This is incredible news for the B Corp community and massive encouragement for corporates keen to prove and showcase their stakeholder engagement.

Corporate Massage during the week, walking in heaven on the weekend.

17 April, 2018

Purpose

A Wise Woman, walking.

Seated Massage CEO Lena took a walk in the Flinders Ranges one weekend recently. Time taken to re-connect. Here's what that looked like.

10 April, 2018

News

Starting a gratitude practice? You’ll be in good company.

In Tim Ferriss's latest book 'Tribe of Mentors', almost every one of these high achievers mentions some kind of gratitude practice and how important it is in their lives.

4 April, 2018

News

How happiness scientists get happy

We all want to be happy. We want to feel it, think it, give it and receive it.

8 December, 2017

Social and environment

Connecting at work: Flexing our social muscle

Loneliness and social isolation are deeply physical ailments, on par with obesity and smoking for negative health outcomes. No less so in the workplace.

20 November, 2017

News

BUPA have included us in their ‘Inspiring Ideas for Workplace Wellness’

Providing us with the opportunity to display our client centred approach to corporate massage to a wide audience.

Seated Massage are fair and ethical employers

13 November, 2017

News

GoodWell certification shines the light on how we are with our people.

We're nothing without our practitioner partners. So we treat them the only way we know how.

Our corporate massage practitioner partners

10 November, 2017

Our practitioners

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Dharma Daws

We love Dharma's attention to detail and his easy going manner. This man is a delight to partner with.

Corporate Massage practitioner partner Laura Matthew

7 November, 2017

Our practitioners

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Laura Matthew

We couldn't be happier to have the incredibly lovely and talented Laura partnering with us once again!

18 September, 2017

Our practitioners

Our Corporate Massage practitioner highlights: Bev Seawright

We’re blessed to have Bev choose to work with us in the greater Brisbane area, sharing her skill and passion for helping others to feel fantastic.

21 July, 2017

Our practitioners

Our Corporate Massage practitioner highlights: Jude Rolin

Jude Rolin is one of a kind. Our clients relish the individuality our practitioners express and Jude delivers in spades.

18 July, 2017

Workplace wellbeing

“We’re too busy! We just don’t have the time”!

It may seem counter-intuitive but very often the best time to have us visit is when there just doesn't seem to be time.

Corporate Massage Sydney Wellbeing therapist

14 June, 2017

Our practitioners

Our Corporate Massage practitioner highlights: Kath Crumblin

A simple Corporate Massage can enable others to go out into the community and touch or treat others differently, with respect, dignity and care.

Positive touch leads to prosocial behaviours

8 June, 2017

Our practitioners

Is being useful the true path to happiness?

One of the great modern thinkers, doers, champions of Womens rights and the longest serving American First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt wrote very eloquently about how to be happy. And it applies more than ever, today.

Corporate Massage wellbeing practitioner in Adelaide Grant James

5 June, 2017

Our practitioners

Our Corporate Massage practitioner highlights: Grant James

Grant is a beautiful example of the diverse range of people who are attracted to helping others through positive touch.

Massage at work in the office helps with better posture

2 June, 2017

News

Your posture and your health. Getting real on the what, why and how.

How and why we sit, stand and walk the way we do is multifaceted. Nature and nurture both play their roles. So what does your posture, the way you face the world, tell you, about you?

29 May, 2017

Our practitioners

Wellbeing at work – Practitioner highlights: Shan Fay

Shans background in work health and safety ensures she understands more than most about what's needed and wanted by companies and importantly their people.

26 May, 2017

Purpose

Why understanding is key to successful relationships and optimal solutions.

Without taking time to understand your needs and wants, how can we truly help you and be the solution you need?

24 May, 2017

Our practitioners

Our corporate massage practitioners: Highlighting Matt Menzies

A dedicated massage practitioner, family man and surfer ... Sounds almost too good to be true! Well, Matt almost is! We're stoked to have Matt as part of the Seated Massage family.

Corporate Massage as a Mindfulness practice

18 May, 2017

News

Using corporate massage as a mindfulness pursuit.

Mindfulness is most often tied in with meditation practices. However, there are other ways to achieve this level of mental clarity, focus and awareness and in the workplace. Receiving massage at work provides this and more and may be your solution.

Viv Miles workplace health and wellbeing professional

16 May, 2017

Our practitioners

Practitioner highlights: Stress free zone – The relaxed warmth of Viv Miles.

As someone who understands what stress really feels like, Viv is perfectly placed to spend her days as a skilled massage practitioner.

Seated Massage amazing corporate massage practitioners

10 May, 2017

Our practitioners

Practitioner highlights: The consistently fabulous Georgia Lagoudakis.

Melburnians, you are fortunate in many ways and having Georgia providing corporate massage and other wellbeing options in your fair city is pretty high on the 'yes we're very fortunate for these reasons' list. Here's a bit of what makes her tick.

Relax with corporate massage wellbeing at work

8 May, 2017

News

The 4 most popular touch therapies and when to use them.

We're often asked for advice and suggestions on which touch therapy can help take an individual's treatment to the next level. So we're helping out with the following info for all to use.

22 April, 2017

News

Join with us. Become part of The Massage Collaborative.

Seated Massage is developing a global collective of massage professionals and clients - collaborating for a common purpose - to invest in effective social and environmental causes.

20 April, 2017

Purpose

Ask your people when looking for corporate wellbeing solutions.

Office health, wellness at work, corporate wellbeing, mindfulness practices - whatever you call it at your place, is all about your people. They are aimed at them, they are for them.

13 April, 2017

Purpose

The quality / quantity conundrum. And when we say no to a client.

We decided long ago to pursue quality over quantity. It always takes precedence. However quantity doesn't necessarily mean lower quality.

Corporate Massage practitioner Melbourne

10 April, 2017

Our practitioners

Highlighting the dependable Martin Leaver. He is the genuine article.

Martin is a go-to practitioner for us because we consider him a a vital part of our team. He isn’t simply a contracted practitioner. He is more than that. As someone so good at what...

6 April, 2017

Workplace wellbeing

In between your Seated Massage visits, power naps may fill the gap.

Regular short massage sessions are the ideal restorative method, quietening your mind and relaxing your body. So when you can't have them regularly, power napping might just help.

3 April, 2017

Our practitioners

Highlighting the dedicated, loyal and super professional Keturah Stoltenberg.

We couldn’t be more pleased to still have Keturah sharing her skills with Seated Massage clients after so many years. Keturah is a practitioner we wish we could clone. She makes our life easier because...

30 March, 2017

News

What makes a great workplace? Trust.

Conscious Company Magazine recently interviewed Great Place To Work CEO Michael Bush. He spoke about some of their latest research on what makes a great place to work.

29 March, 2017

Our practitioners

Highlighting – The dynamic Lauren Hokulani.

Lauren has been a Seated Massage practitioner partner for more than two years now and is one very special touch practitioner. She just can't seem to do enough for the people she massages.

8 March, 2017

Our practitioners

Can a simple t-shirt help the environment and make business sense?

Yes to both. We needed new t-shirts to reflect a cleaner and warmer look and feel. And the inevitable question arose: "Do we go ethical or fast"?

7 March, 2017

Our practitioners

Meaningful work for Good People.

We like to think we're doing something right. Because we seem to attract amazing like minded professionals who simply want to make your world a better place.

4 March, 2017

Our practitioners

Highlighting – The delightful Natasha Cooper

Tash has a 'never say die' attitude to her work and her life. She let's nothing get in her way and gives her all, every day to everyone she touches. She is unconquerable.

18 February, 2017

Our practitioners

Highlighting – The indomitable Nicola Filardi

Please tell everyone who you are. My name is Nicola, and I have worked as a Massage Practitioner for more than four years. And I LOVE it! Is Corporate Massage ‘it’ for you or do...

7 February, 2017

News

Same same, but different.

Corporate Massage providers. We're all the same, right? Here's how you know you're aligning with the best, for your wellbeing needs.

6 February, 2017

Case studies

Creating Instant Happy.

We're all seeking less anxiety and more happiness. It's only natural. Here's how one business did so for their people.

30 January, 2017

News

Highlighting – Michael Dello-Iacovo, Ph.D student and CEO of Effective Altruism Australia

An inspiring young man, we came to Michael through Effective Altruism Australia. He's incredibly generous with his time, helping us to understand how much more effective we can be with our giving initiatives.

16 December, 2016

Our practitioners

Highlighting – the wonderful Tatjana Walton.

Partnering with us for the first time in 2016, Tatjana quickly impressed us and the Seated Massage clients fortunate to receive her touch. She is the complete complementary health professional. (And she has a pool!)

15 December, 2016

Our practitioners

The good we do as touch professionals.

As touch professionals we seem to focus more on treating symptoms or looking for a solution to a presenting problem than focusing on the person we are with and our relationship with them. Why?

6 December, 2016

Our practitioners

The professional Corporate Massage practitioners guide …

We’ve done the leg work for you. And we ask you to consider the following, particularly regarding your dealings with us and the work you do with us when in client locations. Seated Massage places...

18 October, 2016

Our practitioners

Highlighting – the devoted Donna Rowe. Seated Massage’s longest serving massage professional.

Please tell everyone who you are. Hi, my name is Donna Rowe, I’m a Massage Practitioner, Intuitive Healer and Crystal Healer. I love what I do and am very passionate about it. Is Corporate Massage ‘it’...

8 September, 2016

Our practitioners

Highlighting – the selfless and self-effacing Neil Turner

This guy. Wow! He couldn’t do more for others if he tried. There just isn’t enough hours in the day for Neil to be more good than he already is. A man with eclectic tastes...

6 September, 2016

Our practitioners

Everyone has an interesting story to tell. Start a conversation and listen.

Most of us love to talk. How often are we prepared to ask, listen and really hear another? Feeling heard is acknowledgement that we matter to another and is an incredible mental health benefit.

5 September, 2016

News

Making time to volunteer. Our mental health advantage.

We look at volunteering as an essential way for us to invest in our community. We don't always have time to do it and we do it whenever we can anyway. Here's why.

17 August, 2016

News

The virtuous circle of relationship on display.

When we, the amazing practitioners who represent us and our clients are in synch, beautiful things happen.

4 August, 2016

Our practitioners

Highlighting – The multi-talented Nicky Bridge

Nicola (Nicky) Bridge is the practitioner’s practitioner. If ever there was someone we’d like cloned, it’s Nic. We have the good fortune to work with a lot of amazing practitioners and Nicky’s name has been...

2 August, 2016

News

Why we changed banks. Yeah, we think it matters.

We hadn't really considered how important who we banked with was, until completing our 2015 B Corp assessment. Changing banks then became a no-brainer.

28 July, 2016

Our practitioners

Highlighting – The sensational Bar Halliday.

Barb is the best. Getting regular massage from her really contributes to my quality of life. And so say all of us. Yes, that’s a real quote from someone who regularly receives massage from Bar...

27 July, 2016

Our practitioners

Being good for our community is surprisingly easy!

Here's an example of something we did recently. Tell us if it inspires you. We hope so!

15 July, 2016

Our practitioners

Highlighting – The awesomeness of Michael Bending.

Mike is one of the rare breed of male bodyworkers in Australia. He is an exceptionally gifted and dedicated natural health professional. We're proud and blessed to work with him.

8 July, 2016

Workplace wellbeing

Don’t just do something, sit there!

How to make the most of your massage time at work.

5 July, 2016

Our practitioners

Highlighting .. The incredible talent that is Susan Morrow.

Susan and Seated Massage go back a few years. A woman of many talents, she doesn't limit herself to just the one field of endeavour.

27 June, 2016

News

Culture Manifesto

Our culture manifesto reflects our cultural values, purpose and mission. It clearly states what we believe, who we are as people and how we operate as a business.

24 June, 2016

Workplace wellbeing

We need to talk. It’s about your shoulders. How are they feeling today?

Here's the thing: Your shoulders are crying! Give them some loving and they'll love you right back.

21 June, 2016

News

Helping is in our DNA. It’s exactly why we exist.

How we've helped those outside the walls of our clients offices.

13 June, 2016

Our practitioners

Highlighting .. The amazing Michelle Cameron!

Shining the spotlight on the amazing Michelle Cameron - practitioner extraordinaire with Seated Massage.

19 April, 2016

News

Why corporate massage makes good business sense.

There's good simple reason why massage is the choice of so many in business around the world.

13 April, 2016

News

What to expect after you’ve booked. Let’s step through.

We bend over every which way to ensure your booking and service delivery is easy and faultless. Find out how!

12 April, 2016

News

Sitting kills, movement heals.

Dr Joan Vernikos, author of 'Sitting kills, Movement Heals', speaks briefly and concisely about research she conducted whilst working as a scientist at NASA on sitting and movement.

12 April, 2016

Case studies

Case Study: Co-creating Positive Experiences for Fairfax Event participants.

We provide for our clients at all manner of events. Read what Daniel at Fairfax events has to say about how we helped them add value at their sponsored Summer Fun Run.

8 April, 2016

Purpose

Whilst driven by our purpose, we’re guided by our core values and mission.

Life for Seated Massage would be difficult and directionless if we didn't have core values and our mission to constantly steer us.

8 April, 2016

News

We’re the first massage company in the world certified a B Corp! Here’s why that matters.

We've used business as a force for good forever. And now it's been validated. So who are the ultimate beneficiaries?

3 March, 2016

News

There’s no app for this

So much that is tech based disconnects us from the world around us. It is insular and isolating behaviour that does very little if anything to help us engage with others.

2 March, 2016

Case studies

Case study: Inspiring prosocial behaviour.

Part of our mission is to enhance prosocial behaviours within workplaces. This post is a brief case study, highlighting the benefits experienced.

Featured article

We’re the first massage company in the world certified a B Corp! Here’s why that matters.

The latest

Is once a year enough for International Womens Day?

Looking up can light up your brain. Quite literally.

We guarantee our work

3 tried and true reasons employee recognition will always matter

Workplace Wellbeing. What is it really?

“No matter how advanced we get, the need for human connection remains eternal”.

Treat your weekend like a vacation

How a little known hormone is good for business

Redefining Value by Considering All the Costs

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Rhonda Hill

What gives this 2018 festive season? Your booking with us.

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Leanne Murray

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Tim Elton

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Jane Shelton

An ethical gift guide for the discerning consumer

Grown-ups need a bedtime, too.

In pursuit of quiet

Connecting employee experience and customer experience

Our Mental Health Promise

A few words on ethical touch and mental health

Does massage really have the claimed health benefits?

Are we solving the wrong problems?

Someone I met recently felt compelled to speak openly with me.

Keeping the black dog at bay

Are you following your mission or one determined by others?

Thinking of surprising your people with Corporate Massage?

Is there a way to truly understand what’s going on in another’s mind?

The upside of downtime – Why daydreamers aren’t timewasters.

Creating a fairer world for everyone at work.

Fighting against food waste, for social and environmental impact.

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Mel Lindenthal

The Japanese wellbeing trend you need to know about

The Purpose Economy

Could July be the best time for your EOFY Corporate Massage visit?

The elephant in the room … is interpersonal touch.

Danone North America – now flying the B Corp flag

A Wise Woman, walking.

Starting a gratitude practice? You’ll be in good company.

How happiness scientists get happy

Connecting at work: Flexing our social muscle

BUPA have included us in their ‘Inspiring Ideas for Workplace Wellness’

GoodWell certification shines the light on how we are with our people.

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Dharma Daws

Our Corporate Massage practitioner partner highlights: Laura Matthew

Our Corporate Massage practitioner highlights: Bev Seawright

Our Corporate Massage practitioner highlights: Jude Rolin

“We’re too busy! We just don’t have the time”!

Our Corporate Massage practitioner highlights: Kath Crumblin

Is being useful the true path to happiness?

Our Corporate Massage practitioner highlights: Grant James

Your posture and your health. Getting real on the what, why and how.

Wellbeing at work – Practitioner highlights: Shan Fay

Why understanding is key to successful relationships and optimal solutions.

Our corporate massage practitioners: Highlighting Matt Menzies

Using corporate massage as a mindfulness pursuit.

Practitioner highlights: Stress free zone – The relaxed warmth of Viv Miles.

Practitioner highlights: The consistently fabulous Georgia Lagoudakis.

The 4 most popular touch therapies and when to use them.

Join with us. Become part of The Massage Collaborative.

Ask your people when looking for corporate wellbeing solutions.

The quality / quantity conundrum. And when we say no to a client.

Highlighting the dependable Martin Leaver. He is the genuine article.

In between your Seated Massage visits, power naps may fill the gap.

Highlighting the dedicated, loyal and super professional Keturah Stoltenberg.

What makes a great workplace? Trust.

Highlighting – The dynamic Lauren Hokulani.

Can a simple t-shirt help the environment and make business sense?

Meaningful work for Good People.

Highlighting – The delightful Natasha Cooper

When ‘keep it simple’ is the best policy.

Highlighting – The charming Clare Easton

Highlighting – The indomitable Nicola Filardi

Same same, but different.

Creating Instant Happy.

Highlighting – Michael Dello-Iacovo, Ph.D student and CEO of Effective Altruism Australia

Highlighting – the wonderful Tatjana Walton.

The good we do as touch professionals.