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Seated Acupressure

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What is On-Site Seated Acupressure?

Seated Acupressure

Often referred to as “chair massage,” is a highly effective and convenient form of bodywork performed on a specially designed ergonomic massage chair. Unlike traditional table massage, the client remains fully clothed and sits in a comfortable, forward-leaning position.

The practitioner uses a combination of acupressure, Swedish massage, and deep tissue techniques to target common areas of tension in the back, neck, shoulders, arms, and hands. This focuses on stimulating specific acupressure points and muscle groups, aiming to release stress, reduce muscle soreness, and promote relaxation.

Key Benefits:

  • Convenient & Time-Efficient:
    Sessions typically last between 10 and 20 minutes.
  • Fully Clothed: No need for disrobing, ensuring comfort and privacy.
  • Stress Reduction: Helps alleviate stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue.
  • Pain Relief: Addresses common aches and pains, such as neck stiffness, shoulder tension, and lower back discomfort.

Please see contra indications prior to attending for an onsite seated massage. You will be asked to complete a screening form prior to your massage. 

CONTRA-INDICATIONS
(massage must not be given over or near the area affected)

  • Recent fractures – for elbow fractures wait at least 3 months
  • Cuts, open wounds, abrasions, burns, recent scars or broken skin
  • Skin disease, varicose veins, boils, spots or shingles
  • Skin within 3 months of radiation treatment
  • Over a ‘norplant’ contraceptive implant
  • Local steroid injection in past 3 months
  • Suspected or real thrombosis – required medical attention
  • Acute rheumatoid arthritis
  • Local acute inflammatory condition (e.g. bursitis, shingles, etc.) 

SYSTEMIC CONTRAINDICATIONS
(massage must not be applied anywhere on the body)

  • General inflammatory condition (e.g. gastro-enteritis, flu, etc.)
  • Infectious diseases
  • Inflamed organs
  • Cardio-vascular problems (e.g. hypertension, angina, etc.)

In some cases massage can be very beneficial for clients suffering from heart problems but SAM may not be appropriate and they can only be treated after permission from their G.P. or specialist has been obtained.

PREGNANCY & MENSTRUATION ACUPRESSURE

MASSAGE IS CONTRAINDICATED FOR

Anyone who is pregnant or anyone who might be pregnant. Also do not massage:

  • Within 3 months of childbirth.
  • Anywhere during the first 3 days of menstruation.

CANCER

  • If the client has any undiagnosed lumps or suspicious conditions such as unexplained bruising, inflammation or pain.
  • Anywhere if a client is suspected of having cancer. Cancers of the bone and Hodgkins disease are particularly contra-indicated.
  • Clients undergoing recent (within 3 months) radiotherapy, chemotherapy or surgical operation
  • Massage can be very beneficial for clients who have cancer (particularly terminal cancer) but this can only be carried out with permission from the doctor

GENERAL CONTRA-INDICATIONS

  • In cases of diminished sensations. (e.g. if the client is under the influence of alcohol or drugs).
  • If the client is suffering from severe pain radiating down both legs.
  • It is essential that the therapist is aware of any treatment or medication the client is receiving and what conditions are being treated. It is only with this knowledge that an informed judgement can be made as to whether massage is appropriate for that client.
  • Do not massage the back if the person has recently eaten a large meal.
  • Check for contact lenses –these can catch on the face rest and come away from the eye.