Chair Massage in Waterloo, Cedar Falls & the Cedar Valley
Bring Chair Massage to Your Workplace or Event
Chair massage is an easy way to add something genuinely useful to an employee appreciation day, health fair, office event, open house, community event, or other gathering.
Tacora provides professional licensed massage therapists, massage chairs, and the supplies needed for the event.
Sessions are performed fully clothed in a massage chair and can be adjusted to fit the number of people attending and the amount of time available.
Quick Answer
Chair massage is available for businesses and events throughout Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and the Cedar Valley.
Rate: $110 per hour, per massage therapist
Minimum booking: 2 hours
We can provide one or multiple therapists depending on availability.
Typical individual sessions may be approximately:
- 3 minutes
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
- 15 minutes
The best session length depends on how many people you want to accommodate and how long our therapists will be onsite.
How Does Event Chair Massage Work?
Chair massage is designed to be simple.
Your employees or guests remain fully clothed and sit in a professional massage chair while the therapist focuses primarily on areas such as the:
- Neck
- Shoulders
- Upper back
- Arms
- Hands
There is no need for a traditional massage room or massage table.
We bring the massage chairs and supplies needed for the event.
How Long Is Each Chair Massage?
That depends entirely on the event.
Some businesses want longer individual sessions for a smaller group.
Others have a large number of employees and want to give as many people as possible a few minutes in the chair.
Common session lengths include:
3, 5, 10, or 15 minutes per person.
If you tell us:
- How many people you expect
- How long you want us onsite
- How many therapists you are considering
we can help determine a session length that makes the numbers work as smoothly as possible.
Should Employees Schedule Their Chair Massage Times?
For many workplaces, scheduled time slots work best, particularly when massages are 10 or 15 minutes long.
Scheduling helps:
- Keep the massage chairs continuously moving
- Reduce lines
- Prevent several employees from arriving at once
- Make sure employees know when they can step away from work
Other workplaces prefer to let employees stop by whenever they have an opportunity.
Either approach can work.
We can help you think through the best setup based on your event and expected attendance.
How Many Massage Therapists Can You Provide?
We can provide multiple licensed massage therapists depending on availability.
The earlier we know your:
- Date
- Time
- Number of employees or attendees
- Number of therapists needed
the easier it is for us to coordinate schedules.
A smaller event scheduled on shorter notice may still be possible.
Larger events requiring several therapists are best scheduled as early as possible.
How Far in Advance Should We Schedule?
Contact us as soon as you know your event date and approximate needs.
Short-notice events may be possible, but therapist availability becomes more limited as the date approaches.
For example, an event scheduled approximately one week in advance may only have one or two therapists available.
With several weeks of notice, we have much more flexibility to coordinate a larger team.
What Does Tacora Bring?
We provide the equipment and supplies needed to perform the chair massages, including our professional massage chairs.
You do not need to rent massage equipment or arrange special supplies.
What Does the Business Need to Provide?
Very little.
For each therapist, we typically just need:
- A small table or available surface
- A small garbage can
- Enough space for the massage chair and therapist
Approximately 8 feet by 8 feet per therapist is more than enough room in most situations.
A private treatment room is not necessary.
A conference room, office, open event space, or similar area can usually work well.
Can Chair Massage Be Offered at Different Types of Events?
Yes.
Chair massage can work well for:
- Employee appreciation events
- Corporate wellness days
- Health fairs
- Staff meetings or training days
- Open houses
- Community events
- Conferences
- Customer appreciation events
- Workplace celebrations
- Other special events
If you are unsure whether your space or event will work, contact us and tell us what you are planning.
Who Pays for the Massage?
Either arrangement can work.
Some businesses pay for the entire event so chair massage is completely free for employees or guests.
Other events allow attendees to pay individually.
We can discuss the setup when the event is scheduled.
What About Gratuity?
That is up to the business or event organizer.
Some employers prefer that employees are not asked to pay anything and include gratuity themselves.
Others allow employees or guests to tip individually if they choose.
Let us know how you would like gratuity handled and we can follow your preference.
How Much Does Chair Massage Cost?
Chair massage is:
$110 Per Hour, Per Therapist
There is a 2-hour minimum.
For example:
1 therapist for 2 hours: $220
2 therapists for 2 hours: $440
3 therapists for 3 hours: $990
The number of people we can accommodate depends on the number of therapists, total event time, and session length.
How Many People Can Receive a Massage?
We can help calculate that.
For example, one therapist working for three hours has approximately 180 minutes available.
At:
5 minutes per person → approximately 36 sessions
10 minutes per person → approximately 18 sessions
15 minutes per person → approximately 12 sessions
Actual scheduling may vary slightly depending on the event setup and transition time between participants.
For larger groups, additional therapists allow considerably more people to participate.
Chair Massage FAQs
Is chair massage performed over clothing?
Yes. Participants remain fully clothed.
Do you bring the massage chairs?
Yes. Tacora provides the massage chairs and massage supplies.
Is there a minimum booking?
Yes. Chair massage has a 2-hour minimum.
How much does chair massage cost?
$110 per hour, per therapist.
Can we have multiple therapists?
Yes, depending on therapist availability.
How long is each employee's massage?
Sessions can often be structured around approximately 3, 5, 10, or 15 minutes depending on the size and goals of your event.
Do employees need appointments?
Not necessarily, but scheduled time slots often work best when you have a larger group or longer individual sessions.
Can employees pay for their own massages?
Yes. The business may pay for the entire event or attendees may pay individually depending on how you want the event structured.
How much space do you need?
Approximately 8 feet by 8 feet per therapist is more than sufficient for most setups.
How far in advance should we book?
As soon as you know your date, time, and approximate therapist needs. Larger events requiring several therapists benefit from additional notice.
Bring Massage to Your Team
Whether you are planning an employee appreciation day, health fair, office event, or community gathering, chair massage can be customized around your available time and number of attendees.
Tell us your date, event length, expected attendance, and how many therapists you may need.
We can help you work out the rest.
CONTACT TACORA ABOUT CHAIR MASSAGE
Tacora Massage & Esthetics
Waterloo, Iowa
Serving Waterloo, Cedar Falls & the Cedar Valley
Need help choosing? Call us at (319) 939-6637