
Frequently asked questions
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A client sits in a specially designed massage chair and remains fully clothed during the massage. Different massage techniques are applied on the neck, head, shoulders, arms and hands, along with a few stretches at the end of the session. Clients report feeling both relaxed and refreshed, ready to take on the day.
Sessions are usually short, between 10 - 30 minutes, and can be customized if you'd like more focus in one of those areas. Always let a therapist know about historical injuries or structural issues, and if you are pregnant.
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On-site chair massages are perfect way to congratulate work well done, celebrate meeting company goals, create consistent employee appreciation, attract talent, end a stressful project, enhance holidays, and much more. At sales or marketing events, let a massage chair draw people to your booth, or invite us to your press room. Helping people feel better is a great way to build relationships and create trust.
They WILL feel better, we are sure. On-site chair massages happen in your own office so it's easy for people to feel comfortable to get away from their desks. Clients are consistently amazed at how good they feel after a short session and generally feel refreshed and eager to back to work. Work/life balance, attendance, productivity, and clear thinking are just some of the benefits.
GayleForce Massage celebrated 20 years of providing on-site chair massages in Chicagoland in 2018. Our companies include advertising agencies, hospitals, health clinics, software companies, law firms, beauty and wellness companies, Fortune 100 companies, PR firms, manufacturing and many more. Referrals are available upon request.
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All of our massage therapists are specifically trained for working in office and corporate settings. We are all licensed and insured in the State of Illinois. We fulfill bi-annual requirements in advanced training, ethics and research. Each of us brings specialized advanced training in areas like sports massage, Japanese Shiatsu, pre-natal massage, craniosacral therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy, infant massage, Reiki.
Some of the issues we have experience with are carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, neck tension, low back pain, TMJ, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, ITB syndrome, chronic pain, sports injuries, scoliosis, high blood pressure, and whiplash.
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Definitely! There may be a surcharge for extreme distances or late hours.
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For private massage/bodywork sessions, a credit card authorization will be requested when booking your first appointment.
For corporate events, a credit card is required. A non-refundable deposit may be charged on day of booking, with any balance due on the day of the event.
If the event is canceled at least 24 hours in advance, the deposit can be used towards another event booking for a 3-month grace period.
We suggest you schedule at least a few days in advance to ensure availability of your desired day and time, but you can always check for last-minute availability.
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Your event is a special occasion which may include one or many services. We take into consideration your specific needs. Pricing can vary depending on the number of therapists and the length of sessions. We are grateful for a minimum of three hours. Call us for a complimentary quote 773-263-6887 …. ask for Gayle, our Founder.
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A credit card is required. A non-refundable deposit may be charged on day of booking, with any balance due on the day of the event.
If the event is canceled at least 24 hours in advance, the deposit can be used towards another event booking for a 3-month grace period.
We suggest you schedule at least a few days in advance to ensure availability of your desired day and time, but you can always check for last-minute availability.
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We kindly ask that any changes or cancellations to be made within 24 hours of notice. Same day cancellations are non-refundable.
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Gratuities for the therapists are not required nor included in the price for services. If it makes you happy to offer a gratuity, it is customary and highly appreciated by our therapists. They can be given in cash directly to the therapists or added to credit card payment or check payments.
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People with disabilities who are interested in our massage therapy should reach out with any questions about access. We would love to partner with you and have a conversation about what would work best for you. In the past we have worked with people with physical disabilities, deaf and hard of hearing people, and amputees. We are always open to learn and serve everyone. Let's learn about each other and see what works.
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Our primary office at 3354 N Paulina St. in Chicago is not accessible but we are open to meeting clients in an accessible location that works for them.
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Office clothing is required during on-site chair massage sessions.
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Ask your doctor about how soon after surgery you are clear to receive massage therapy. We are happy to honor any requests from doctors or physical therapists or medical practitioners.
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One therapist requires a space about the size of a 5' x 7' area. We can work in most offices, conference rooms, open areas. We leave it up to client companies how much privacy is preferred. We bring our own massage chairs.
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