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Corporate Wellness · 6 min read
Five Myths About Corporate Massage in NYC
From 'I'll feel guilty taking three hours' to 'one session is enough' — what the research actually says.
March 2, 2026 · by Sean LeeChong, LMT
Myth 1: Massage is a luxury. AMTA's consumer reports continue to classify therapeutic massage as healthcare, not pampering.
Myth 2: One session is enough. Nervous-system change is dose-dependent — every two to three weeks is the clinical sweet spot.
Myth 3: Deeper is better. Pace beats pressure for vagal tone.
Myth 4: I do not have three hours. You have three hours every week scrolling. Spend one on recovery.
Myth 5: My company should cover this. Increasingly, they do — ask.
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