Orlando Convention Chair Massage FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

American Massage
Therapy Association
Professional Member

What is Chair Massage?

Chair Massage is a short, seated massage which:

Usually lasts from 5 to 30 minutes, uses no oils,
and takes place while attendees are fully clothed.
Is given by professional Licensed and Nationally
Certified Massage Therapist and Bodyworkers.
Usually covers such areas as the head, neck, shoulders,
back, arms and hands and/or feet. It also, can be adapted
to special needs.
Helps remove tension and stress leaving clients relaxed
and refreshed.

A portable massage chair, designed for comfort and support and can be
adjusted quickly to fit almost any size body, is used. Each chair is manned
by one massage therapist and the chair can be set up and dismantled quickly
in almost any location.

Disposable face cradle covers are used for each massage and the massage
therapists use disinfectant wipes for their chair and instant hand sanitizers
before and after giving each massage.

What are Chair Massage Relaxation or Refreshment Stations:

Chair Massage Relaxation Stations or Refreshment Station are the same:

Consists of one, or more portable massage chairs and
licensed massage therapists.
Are located in a designated area or booth, where attendees and/or show
management and exhibitors can go get a short massage when they need
to relax and/or recharge.
Normally are provided by an interested sponsor or
exhibitor for show attendees and VIPs.
Can be setup in almost any location.
e.g. Exhibit Hall; Exhibitor Booths; Registration Area; Concourse Area;
Exhibitor and/or VIP Lounges.
Can also be set-up as a concessionaire service at some events when no
sponsors are available.

Individual massage chair stations may be placed in various locations thru out an event,
such as lounge areas or rest stops on the exhibit floor or at Hospitality Suites.

Will a chair massage make me feel sleepy?

No, that is one of the most misunderstood things about chair massage. That is the
difference between an hour long table massage and a short chair massage. According
to psychologist Tiffany Field, director of the Touch Research Institute at the University
of Miami School of Medicine, “any one who needs to stay alert and focused should get
a massage –quick!”

Dr. Field, along with colleagues of Duke and Georgetown Universities, did a controlled study.
One group of subjects received 10-15 minute chair massages and another group only rested
for the same period of time. Subjects who received chair massages, EEG results showed that
they had a decrease in alpha and beta brain waves (indicating greater alertness) and an increase
in delta waves, suggesting they were more relaxed. They also worked math computations faster
and more accurately than the group who only rested for the same period of time.

Anyone who has rubbed a stiff neck or sore feet knows how effective and how good massage feels.
When we feel better, we perform better!

What does your company supply?

Massage chairs, disposable face cradle covers, peppermint disinfectant wipes, aloe instant
hand sanitizer, small digital clock,, small waste baskets, small tables for massage supplies.
Tropical & floral plants (silk), easels, stanchions for crowd control, relaxing music, CD player
when requested and available.
Professional licensed, massage therapists with tan pants and white polo shirts with our company
logo. (Client may supply therapists with different attire or shirts with sponsor’s company logo).
Liability protection for venue, event organizers/organization, sponsors, host and/or any
of their clients, related subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions and staff.

How many massage therapists will I need for my event?

The ideal number of therapists needed for your event will be determined by various factors including
expected traffic, available space & your budget. Contact us and we'll help determine the best strategy.

How long should the massage sessions be?

For conventions, trade-shows and events - we recommend starting with 10 minute chair massage
sessions and adjusting according to traffic.

Do you offer foot massages?

Yes we do, we even have special reflexology lounge chairs available for special events.

Is the Orange County Convention Center the only place you do chair massage?

No. We also service several conventions and tradeshows held at all Rosen Hotels, Walt Disney's Convention Hotels (Swan; Dolphin; Contemporary and Coronado Springs), Orlando World Marriott Center, Gaylord Palms, Grande Lakes JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton, and other major convention hotels. We service the entire Central Florida, Orlando and WDW areas.

Stressed turned around spells Desserts! Give Attendees Healthy Desserts!