Chair Massage and Spa Parties- Figuring Out Your Hours and Budget

There are some easy ways to figure out how to structure chair or table massage for your event, spa party or corporate program.

Step 1. Number of People Getting a Massage
First figure out the number of people getting a massage at the event.  Many times, you will not know.  Go Massage’s general rule of thumb is that if the massage is free then 80% of the people will be getting the massage.  Therefore, if 100 people will be at the event, we can assume that 80 people will be getting a massage.

Step 2. Length of Each Massage
Many times, you will not know.  Generally speaking, chair massages can be 5 min, 10 min, 15 min. , 20 min. or 25 min. each.  The calculation is as follows:

5 min – 10 recipients per hour
10 min – 5 recipients per hour
15 min – 3.5 recipients per hou
20 min – 2.5 recipients per hour
25 min – 2 recipients per hour

In this example, we’ll say that you chose 10 min. massages.

Step 3. Figure out Total Man Hours
1. Look at Step 2 and see that there can be 5 – 10 min. massages done in an hour
2. Look at Number of People – 80
3. Divide 80 by 5 and you have 16 Man Hours

Step 4. Time Frame of the Event? Limited or Not?
Does it have to be from 2pm to 4pm or is there some flexibility as to the number of hours. In this example, let’s say that it’s 8 hours total – from 10am to 6pm - 8 hours.

Step 5. Figure out Number of Therapists and Hours Each Therapists
Divide Man Hours in Step 3 by Total Hours of Event in Step 4. In this example, you have 16 man hours, but the event is only 8 hours, so you could have 2 therapists for 8 hours each which would equal 16 man hours.

Step 6: Getting a Quote
Then, all you need to do is get a quote.  Generally speaking, the more hours and less therapists, the more affordable the quote. Go Massage’s quote for the chair or event massage above would be $68/hr. not including gratuity.  (If you booked 20 hour or more, the rate would have gone down to $63/hr.)

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And there you have the perfect formula for a successful chair massage event in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, or anywhere else in the country.

Good luck, and don’t forget to relax by visiting http://www.gomassage.com/chair_event.php

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Enhance the Romance with a Couple’s Massage at Your Home or Hotel

There is no better gift you can give to your loved one than a couples massage. Better than flowers or candy, it can be a perfect way to enhance the romance in any relationship. But in order to have the best experience, consider the following before booking an appointment.

One Therapist or Two ?
For couples with children, it’s often necessary for one of them to watch the kids while the other is getting the massage, so one therapist would be ideal. One therapist would also be better if you had limited space in your house or hotel room because to fit two massage tables in the same room can often be a challenge.

A simultaneous massage is when two therapists are giving a massage at the same time. This is ideal for couples who only have a certain amount of time or who would simply like to share the experience together. If this sounds like something for you, just make sure that you prepare a big enough space to accommodate for two massage tables. We recommend at least 12 feet by 14 feet. That means you may have to move some furniture around.

Therapist Gender and Massage Pressure
In addition to each therapist’s gender, make sure to determine what kind of pressure each of you would like as it can often vary from person to person.

Massage Boosters
Think about what kind of sounds you want. If you’re giving a gift to your spouse, perhaps you can make a CD with songs that mean something to both of you. A scented candle, dim lighting, or aroma- therapy (all supplied by our Go Massage therapist) are other elements that can make your massage even more enjoyable.

The benefits of a couples massage are many, but overall, it can be a great tool to get you connected to your partner. We invite you to explore the possibilities it has to offer.

For more information, please call 1-888-50-Massage (1-888-506-2772) or visit www.gomassage.com – Make sure to mention “Couple’s Blog” to get $15.00 off your couple’s massage. Couples massages are offered in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Dallas, San Diego, Las Vegas, and the rest of the country.