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26 May, 2017

Purpose

Understanding is key to successful relationships.

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 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.

Wellbeing mindfulness solutions Gold Coast

1 May, 2017

Our practitioners

Practitioner highlights: The ever-popular Sherie Fowler.

Our regular series, showcasing the best of the corporate massage wellbeing professionals who partner with Seated Massage helping you and your people feel fantastic!

22 April, 2017

News

Join with us and 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.

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 to quieten your mind and relax your body. They just can't be had anytime and anywhere. That's where power napping comes into it's own.

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.

22 March, 2017

Social and environment

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 even silence in a noise filled world?

8 March, 2017

Purpose

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. How you know you’ve selected the right corporate massage provider for your needs.

Corporate Massage providers. We're all the same, right?

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

News

The professional Corporate Massage practitioners guide …

We’ve done the leg work for you. Because we think it’s important to pass on to our industry when we find value, transparency and accountability in a product, supplier and service. We believe it is way...

28 November, 2016

News

What gives this festive season? Your booking with us. Here’s how.

Seated Massage exists to invest in the wellbeing of all. By providing our amazing massage experiences for your people, you’re helping contribute to social and environmental good, extending far beyond the walls of your workplace. How your giving...

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

Purpose

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.

15 August, 2016

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.

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

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.

8 July, 2016

Workplace wellbeing

Don’t just do something, sit there!

Feel fantastic! Be mindful of 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

News

A few words on touch and mental health

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

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?

6 April, 2016

News

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

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

3 April, 2016

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.

3 March, 2016

News

There’s no app for this

Last week I read a piece on the ABC in Australia about the proliferation and ‘effectiveness’ of a variety of mental health mindfulness apps – over 700 in all, found by a Ph.D student studying at QUT. Fascinatingly...

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.

23 February, 2016

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 promoting someone else's mission and not your own or that of your business. I think we've all been there, maybe still in many ways. Every thought, every action. Is it theirs? or is it yours.

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

The latest

Understanding is key to successful relationships.

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.

Practitioner highlights: The ever-popular Sherie Fowler.

Join with us and 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.

In pursuit of quiet

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. How you know you’ve selected the right corporate massage provider for your needs.

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.

The professional Corporate Massage practitioners guide …

What gives this festive season? Your booking with us. Here’s how.

Highlighting – the unassuming man that is Sammy Lee

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

Highlighting – the selfless and self-effacing Neil Turner

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

Making time to volunteer. Our mental health advantage.

Highlighting – the immensely likeable Kerri McCarron.

The virtuous circle of relationship on display.

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

Highlighting – The multi-talented Nicky Bridge

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

Highlighting – The sensational Bar Halliday.

Being good for our community is surprisingly easy!

Highlighting – The awesomeness of Michael Bending.

The elephant in the room … is interpersonal touch.

Don’t just do something, sit there!

Highlighting .. The incredible talent that is Susan Morrow.

Culture Manifesto

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

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

Highlighting .. The amazing Michelle Cameron!

Why corporate massage makes good business sense.

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

Sitting kills, movement heals.

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

How Oxytocin is good for business.

A few words on touch and mental health

Seated Massage engagement and use policies for suppliers and partners.

We take steps to minimise our negative impact on the environment.

When much of the world is watching, say it loud, say it proud.

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

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

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

We guarantee our work

There’s no app for this

Case study: Inspiring prosocial behaviour.

The biological benefits of regular massage at work

Are you following your mission or one determined by others?