Laura Ward’s Integrative Massage’s mission is helping people live healthier lives. We do this by offering wellness, massage and bodywork programs to a variety of corporations, groups, and individuals. This organization was founded by Laura Ward whom comes from a varied educational and vocational background as a clinical social worker, fitness trainer and massage therapist. She has worked at the top national spas such as Canyon Ranch and is adjunct faculty at leading massage schools. Laura utilizes her varied background and experience to offer massage programs that integrate body and mind. This unique combination has demonstrated significant success rates in corporations that have participated in these programs.
Much research has been conducted to validate the success of massage and wellness within the workplace. Statistics have shown that massage can improve concentration, energy, and job productivity. The University of Miami has found that on site massage and wellness has its employees feel less stress and an improved work performance. Further, the Journal of Neuroscience (1996) and Psycho-dynamic Medicine (2000) found that massage and wellness programs increased the immune system, which decreases the overall employee sick days and supports employees’ optimal health. It is no wonder that 77% of the top 100 companies of the United States offer on site massage and wellness programs (Working Mother).
Further, Laura Ward Integrative Massage is a network provider for over 30 national insurance companies; corporations can receive preferred pricing depending on the insurance company they utilize. Many corporations take advantage of this financial benefit. So, please join Laura Ward’s Integrative Massage in helping your employees live healthier and happier lives, which will help your corporation’s overall work productivity and improved work environment.
“Top Notch!” -Boston Symphony Orchestra HR Director
SERVICES
At Your Desk Massage
Enjoy a clothes on, at your desk massage. De-stress, unwind and break tension while enjoying the relaxing massage strokes on your back, shoulders, arms, hands, and neck. Return to your work with more concentration, energy, and rejuvenation without leaving your desk!
At Your Desk Acupuncture
Enjoy an acupuncture session at your desk. Auricular (ear) acupuncture helps decrease stress and enhances overall health. Get back to work and be healthier right at your desk!
Chair Massage
Enjoy a clothes on chair massage. De-stress, unwind and break tension while enjoying the relaxing massage strokes on your back, shoulders, arms, hands, and neck. Return to your work with more concentration, energy, and rejuvenation without leaving work!
Bamboo Fusion Chair Massage This is a new technique that is revolutionizing chair massage. Bamboo and rattan sticks roll, knead and release tension while providing a full body Swedish and deep tissue massage. It feels fantastic!
Foot and Hand Reflexology
Reflexology is an ancient art that stimulates the reflex points, which in turn balance the body and mind by interrupting stress signals, thus promoting deep relaxation.
Lunch, Stretch and Relax
Break up your lunch routine by enjoying a 60 min stretch session. Enjoy soothing stretches as a certified instructor guides you into various stretch positions, which will help your body unwind and combat potential work related injuries . Then, finish this session with a 5 min guided imagery to promote a state of relaxation and improved concentration.
Top Employee Massage
Reinforce that employee that has gone that extra mile. Gift them an at home or in office private massage in appreciation of their hard work.
Desk Stretch Class
This 40 minute group session will teach your employees how to stretch at their desk. This session will focus on motivating and educating your employees to stretch intermittently at their desks to increase concentration and work productivity while decreasing potential repetitive injuries.
Employee Discount Program
Become one of the corporation or groups that receive preferred and discounted pricing for its staff at Laura Ward’s Integrative Massage Therapy Office in Great Barrington, Ma or in home sessions.
Corporate clients inculde; Bayer Corp, Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Barrington Stage Company, Boston Symphony Orchestra