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Although no figures are available for this country to link obesity with productivity at work, research in the US has estimated that companies spend as much as US$61 (AU$78) billion on direct health care costs and US$56 (AU$71) billion in indirect costs due to loss of productivity as a result of obesity.
Australian organisations are beginning to realise that investment in the health of their employees can bring real business benefits. Obesity, for example, can be tackled through nutritional and exercise advice and according to Jillian Woolmer, healthy lifestyle program coordinator at Curtin University of Technology, has a big impact on employee productivity. Current data on our social and economic climate points to a ‘speeding up’ of our world – in our professional and personal lives. In our 17 years in the health industry, we have gauged a pronounced increase in the stress levels of our corporate, professional market and in general, an increase in fulltime workers absentee numbers.
We are committed to providing the corporate sector with a better state of health and awareness, and an increased sense of integration in body and mind.
"Our clients productivity levels have been shown to dramatically increase, whilst workplace stress levels have plummeted, after receiving anything from a 5 – 10 minute head, neck and shoulder massage".
Body Massage Benefits
- By Natasha Goldie
- Published 05/27/2007
- Facts
- Unrated
New findings from the University of Technology in Sydney points to the ability of massage to boost the functioning of the body’s immune system, leading to longer healthier lives. If your immune system is unhealthy you are much more prone to disease. We have to look at ways of boosting the protective white cells [T cells] that help combat bacteria and pollutants’.
Vogue Magazine
Massage tones the skin & muscles & strengthens bones. Increases suppleness & circulation, noticeably reducing cellulite. By correcting the flow of electromagnetic energy, it increases stamina, energy & immunity. Aids in balancing the function of all internal organs.
- Reduces stress and alleviates fatigue
- Increases circulation, oxygen and nutrition to cells
- Strengthens the immune system, retards the aging process
- Enhances ability to think and concentrate
- Eases sore muscles and joints
- Aids in relaxing the abdominal and intestinal muscles
- Improves the functioning of the digestive system
- Diminishes insomnia
- Increases range of motion and flexibility
- Relieves muscle spasms and tension headaches
- Pumps the lymph system
- Cleans the body of toxins and wastes
- Counterbalances travel fatigue
- Improves skin and muscle tone
- Firms facial muscles
- Increases energy and 'relaxed alertness'
- Assists in prevention of injuries
- Reduces lactic acid build up
- Accelerates the healing process
- And best of all, it makes you feel fantastic!