Jason Parlour

Jason of many trades : Maker & Fabricator, Engineer, Massage Therapist, Presenter, Photographer, Web Developer, …

Author: Therapy-Agency

  • Work Experience Students with Reading University

    Work Experience Students with Reading University

    For the last few years now, the Therapy Agency has been a keen supporter of the Reading University Entrepreneurship modules and their work experience schemes. As a result, we’ve taken on a significant number of University students over the years, to help support the work of the Therapy Agency, and also support some keen students into their learning of ‘real’ work placements.

    Once again, we were pleased to be asked to assist with their case studies, and have just been shared with the relevant documentation they’d put together: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/busserv/TherapyAgency.pdf

    If you’d like to discuss any aspect of the Therapy Agency with us, please do get in contact.

  • Our therapist database is now back online

    Our therapist database is now back online

    In the temporary absence of our multi-thousand pound database driven, interactive booking and database system, I’m pleased to say that we now have a temporary solution online, which lists each of our current ‘active’ therapists, along with their location, treatments, and the option to ‘book now’.

    These include the following locations:

    • St Albans, Hertfordshire, Theodoros (ID 0310) offering Sports Massage, Remedial Massage,)
    • St Albans, Hertfordshire, John (ID 0251) offering On-Site Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Full Body Massage, )
    • St Albans, Hertsfordshire, Oliver (ID 0299) offering On-Site Massage, Full Body Massage, Acupressure,)
    • Birmingham, West Midlands, Darius (ID 0286) offering Sports Massage, Aromatherapy, Full Body Massage, )
    • Yeovil, Somerset, Stuart (ID 0321) offering Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Full Body Massage, )
    • Bradford, West Yorkshire, Maggie (ID 0127) offering Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Hypnotherapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, NLP – Neuro Linguistic Programming,)
    • Ditchling, East Sussex, Jeremy (ID 0307) offering Sports Massage, Full Body Massage, )
    • Knowle, Bristol, Louise (ID 0390) offering Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Full Body Massage, Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Baby Massage,)
    • Bristol, Barbara (ID 0013) offering Indian Head Massage, Full Body Massage, On-Site Massage, Bowen Technique, Hopi Ear Candles,)
    • Kent, Sue (ID 0331) offering Aromatherapy, On-Site Massage, Full Body Massage, )
    • Poplar, London (E14), Carol (ID 0294) offering Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Full Body Massage, Indian Head Massage, Remedial Massage, Colour Therapy,)
    • Enfield, Middlesex, Marcin (ID 0373) offering Sports Massage, On-Site Massage, Full Body Massage, )
    • Exeter, Devon, Henry (ID 0376) offering Reiki, Kinesiology, Full Body Massage, Indian Head Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Remedial Massage,)
    • Exeter, Devon, Bronwen (ID 0245) offering Reiki, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, )
    • Hants, Trish (ID 0172) offering Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Full Body Massage, Bowen Technique,)
    • Barking, Essex, Lyn (ID 0285) offering Indian Head Massage, Full Body Massage, Hot Stone Therapy,)
    • Hersham, Surrey, Chris (ID 0305) offering Full Body Massage, On-Site Massage, Indian Head Massage, )
    • Chertsey, Surrey, Tasch (ID 0252) offering On-Site Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Full Body Massage, )
    • Leeds, Janet (ID 0058) offering Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Full Body Massage, Remedial Massage,)
    • Monton, Manchester, Sue (ID 0408) offering On-Site Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Full Body Massage )
    • Whaddon, Bucks, Anne (ID 0361) offering Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Full Body Massage, On-Site Massage, Shiatsu, )
    • Milton Keynes, Kate (ID 0213) offering Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Full Body Massage, )
    • London (N1), Ben (ID 0291) offering Reiki, On-Site Massage, Indian Head Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Thai Massage,)
    • Palmers Green, London (N13), Steve (ID 0298) offering Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Full Body Massage, Remedial Massage,)
    • Nottingham, Kim (ID 0278) offering Full Body Massage, Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candles,)
    • Norwich, Christine (ID 0023) offering Sports Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Full Body Massage, Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candles, Bowen Technique,)
    • Cambridgeshire, Steven (ID 0228) offering Reiki, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Full Body Massage, Indian Head Massage, )
    • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Diana (ID 0035) offering Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, )
    • Reading, Berks, Sonia (ID 0289) offering Reflexology, Full Body Massage, On-Site Massage, Remedial Massage, Hopi Ear Candles,)
    • Reading, Berkshire, Sadie (ID 0367) offering Indian Head Massage, Sports Massage, Full Body Massage, Nutrition, ,Aromatherapy, Reflexology, On-Site Massage, Acupressure,)
    • Reading, Berkshire, Jason (ID 0001) offering Full Body Massage, Hypnotherapy, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, On-Site Massage, Stress Management,)
    • Sheffield, Mike (ID 0352) offering Aromatherapy, Reflexology, On-Site Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Stress Management, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Hopi Ear Candles, Hot Stone Therapy,)
    • Charlton, London (SE7), Jenny-Ann (ID 0206) offering Indian Head Massage, Full Body Massage, Reiki, On-Site Massage, )
    • Hertfordshire, Sharon (ID 0148) offering Shiatsu, On-Site Massage, )
    • Stockport, Cheshire, Linda (ID 0242) offering Indian Head Massage, Sports Massage, Full Body Massage, Remedial Massage,)
    • Andover, Hampshire, Sarah (ID 0271) offering Reiki, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, )
    • Near Tonbridge, Kent, Sue (ID 0157) offering Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candles,)
    • Mayfield, East Sussex, Robbie (ID 0313) offering Sports Massage, Full Body Massage, )
    • St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, Caraline (ID 0366) offering Aromatherapy, Reiki, Full Body Massage, On-Site Massage, Acupressure,)
    • Salcombe, Devon, Donna (ID 0357) offering Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Full Body Massage, Hopi Ear Candles,)
    • Brentford, Middlesex, Faeeza (ID 0268) offering Tai Chi / Chi Kung, Stress Management,)
    • London (W4), Aga (ID 0324) offering Sports Massage, Full Body Massage, )
    • Widness, Cheshire, Barbara (ID 0297) offering Reiki, Indian Head Massage, )
    • Castlewellan, Co. Down, Ferris (ID 0279) offering Full Body Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Aromatherapy, )
    • Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Carol (ID 0326) offering Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Full Body Massage, Hopi Ear Candles, Hot Stone Therapy,)
    • Galston, Ayrshire, Jayne (ID 0063) offering Kinesiology, Aromatherapy, Full Body Massage, Colour Therapy, Bowen Technique,)
    • Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Deborah (ID 0183) offering Full Body Massage, On-Site Massage, Indian Head Massage, )

    We hope you find it useful.

    Please do get in contact with any questions you may have.

    Labels: Book Now, Complementary Therapist, Local Therapist Finder, Massage Therapist

  • Our New Blog

    Our New Blog

    This is our first test post, to ensure the initial functionality of the Therapy Agency’s own web log (blog).

    If you wish to comment on any of our posts, or have particular information you’d like to see referenced, please do get in contact. 

  • What every mum really wants for mother’s day

    What every mum really wants for mother’s day

    Mums around the UK can now receive the gift they really want for Mother’s Day: a Therapy Voucher entitling her to a relaxing massage in the comfort of her own home. Personalised vouchers are instantly available for purchase on The Therapy Agency’s secure website, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for fast delivery direct to mother or child. 

    A variety of therapeutic treatments are available for customers to choose from including aromatherapy, reflexology and massage. To ensure that customers are in good hands, The Therapy Agency only provides certified practitioners rigorously selected for quality service and professionalism. 

    Sessions are arranged at mutually agreeable times including evenings and weekends and can be booked online on www.therapy-agency.co.uk

    The Therapy Agency is a leader in the field of complementary therapy massage providing customers with easy access to some of the best therapists in the country. “The process is simple,” says Jason, managing director, “Customers visiting our website can type in a postcode, view a list of therapists together with their photos, read details about their background and make bookings. By putting in one of our Treatment Voucher codes makes it free.” 

    – ENDS – 

    For further information contact Jason (MD)
    www.therapy-agency.co.uk 

    Notes to Editor:
    Launched in 2002 with now over 300 therapists registered, The Therapy Agency is a national organisation to promote reputable practitioners of complementary therapies to both private and corporate clients. “We always interview, we always check qualifications and references, plus we always seek evaluations from previous clients as well as ongoing monitoring of current clients with each of our therapists” explains Jason. With the most sophisticated secure online search and booking facilities available in this business sector, clients can book preferred treatments 24/7, at home, or in their workplace. 

    Preview sample images for publication can be viewed on the website:
    http://www.therapy-agency.co.uk/about/press/ For digital copies of these images ready for print, please contact us directly with your requirements.

  • New Research Shows Massage therapy improves alertness and accurancy in the workplace 

    New Research Shows Massage therapy improves alertness and accurancy in the workplace 

    The Therapy Agency in collaboration with Cognitive Drug Research (CDR) has carried out pioneering research on the effects of onsite massage therapies. Results from the pilot study, involving staff at Directline Holidays, identified substantial improvements to alertness and calmness as well as more accurate response on tasks requiring sustained attention. 

    Data from the study was collected to monitor responses before and after staff received onsite treatment by a massage therapist provided by The Therapy Agency. Tests were carried out for statistical analysis. Significant changes in mood and alertness were identified. Results showed a large increase in calmness and heightened levels of alertness. 

    Choice reaction time tests were used to determine the effect of massage therapy on cognition, the mental processes used to acquire, store, retrieve and utilise information. There were significant indications of a rise in levels of accuracy. Improvement in performance reflected better ability to sustain attention, suggesting that this is a direct consequence of massage therapy. “It confirmed what we’ve known for a long time: that businesses have much to gain from onsite massage therapy” said Jason, managing director of The Therapy Agency. 

    The Therapy Agency is one of the leading suppliers of complementary massage therapists to businesses in the United Kingdom. CDR is internationally recognised throughout the pharmaceutical industry for its innovative computerised cognitive assessment system and research. 

    You can also view the full pdf of the research here: File size: 73 k
    >> Research into the Cognitive Effects of Massage.pdf (Right Click >> Save Target As…)

    – ENDS – 

    For further information contact Jason (MD)
    www.therapy-agency.co.uk 

    Notes to Editor:
    Launched in 2002 with now over 300 therapists registered, The Therapy Agency is a national organisation to promote reputable practitioners of complementary therapies to both private and corporate clients. “We always interview, we always check qualifications and references, plus we always seek evaluations from previous clients as well as ongoing monitoring of current clients with each of our therapists” explains Jason. With the most sophisticated secure online search and booking facilities available in this business sector, clients can book preferred treatments 24/7, at home, or in their workplace. 

    Preview sample images for publication can be viewed on the website:
    http://www.therapy-agency.co.uk/about/press/ For digital copies of these images ready for print, please contact us directly with your requirements.

  • Feature in the Independent Newspaper

    Feature in the Independent Newspaper

    BUSINESS PROFILE 
    Hands-on desire to create a great business model – by Professor Russell Smith

    The Therapy Agency, based in Reading, was launched by Jason in 2002.

    With a degree in mechanical engineering, it is not surprising to learn that Jason, 28, is good with his hands. Or that he earns his living with them. Albeit not in the way you might guess – Jason is a massage therapist. But he’s also an entrepreneur who runs an agency for complementary therapies.
    Jason took a gap year out before university and spent his time travelling, including a six-month spell in New Zealand. And it was there, in the remote Southern Alps, that he discovered a passion for complementary therapies and began his training. Once back in the UK, and as an undergraduate, the young entrepreneur set up a part-time clinic at his university gym which proved very popular. So much so, that he left university without debt – quite an achievement in itself.

    After graduation, Jason came up with the idea of “The Therapy Agency” as a national organisation to promote reputable practitioners of complementary therapies to both private and corporate clients. With a clear gap in the market and a sound business model Jason attempted to raise the finance he needed. Which is when he hit a snag: financiers wouldn’t lend to a young person without any assets to secure the loan. “I had no choice but to earn the finance”, explains Jason, “and so I worked 15 hours per day, every day, to raise the money I needed.” 

    This dogged determination paid off. In 2002 Jason launched the business and secured his first major contract: the provision of massage therapists at 50 locations for a nation-wide campaign to launch Walkers Sensations crisps. Within three months Jason had over 100 therapists on his books and he now has over 300, despite a tough selection process. “We always interview, we always check qualifications and references plus we always seek evaluations from a therapist’s previous clients”, explains Jason. 

    And whilst the sophisticated website makes finding a local therapist easy for private clients, Jason has his sights set on the corporate world. “Stress in the workplace is estimated to cost employers over £600 per employee every year”, claims Jason, “whilst massage is proven to reduce stress and cut sickness absence.” It’s a powerful marketing message to employers: spend a little on massage therapy to save a lot on employee absence. And it probably makes The Therapy Agency’s new “Therapy Vouchers” the cleverest Christmas present for employers to provide this year.

  • A professional massage in the luxury of your home – Therapy Vouchers now available for Valentine’s Day

    A professional massage in the luxury of your home – Therapy Vouchers now available for Valentine’s Day

    Flowers, chocolates and a romantic dinner for two by candlelight can only mean one thing: Valentine’s Day. In response to the season of romance, The Therapy Agency has launched the Therapy Voucher for those who want to treat their partners to a soothing one-hour complementary therapy massage in the luxury of their homes. This is a unique gift that is available for purchase online, 24 hours day, 7 days a week, via the agency’s secure website. 

    The Therapy Agency is one of the largest suppliers of complementary massage therapists in the United Kingdom offering the most sophisticated online booking facilities. “Customers can type in a postcode, bring up a lists of therapists, see their photos and view details about their background,” says Jason, Managing Director. 

    Customers are able to choose from a variety of therapeutic treatments such as massage, aromatherapy and reflexology. All therapists are rigorously selected registered professionals, totally committed to the highest standards. Sessions are arranged at mutually agreeable times including evenings and weekends. 

    Each gift voucher is redeemable against individual bookings with registered therapists. To purchase a Therapy Voucher online go to www.therapy-agency.co.uk/vouchers/

    – ENDS – 

    For further information contact Jason (MD)

    Notes to Editor:
    Launched in 2002 with now over 300 therapists registered, The Therapy Agency is a national organisation to promote reputable practitioners of complementary therapies to both private and corporate clients. “We always interview, we always check qualifications and references, plus we always seek evaluations from previous clients as well as ongoing monitoring of current clients with each of our therapists” explains Jason. With the most sophisticated secure online search and booking facilities available in this business sector, clients can book preferred treatments 24/7, at home, or in their workplace. 

    Preview sample images for publication can be viewed on the website:
    https://www.therapy-agency.co.uk/about/press/ For digital copies of these images ready for print, please contact us directly with your requirements

  • Stressing the Big Massage Message

    Stressing the Big Massage Message

    Chronicle Business Focus – published January 5, 2006

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  • The Therapy Agency provides a hands-on approach to managing national stress

    The Therapy Agency provides a hands-on approach to managing national stress

    Today, The Therapy Agency launches its new document: “Onsite Massage: The Financial Benefits”, which sets out the evidence, from scientific studies to case histories, proving that on-site massage from professional therapists makes a substantial contribution to the financial well-being of organisations. 

    The report reveals that, out of 118 employees receiving on-site massage[1]:
    • 66% reported staying at work for the massage, when they would otherwise have gone home sick
    • 83% reported a reduced medical intervention for a previous health issue
    • 92% reported an increased alertness, motivation and productivity
    • 98% reported reduced work related stress 

    Stress is responsible for around 70% of all sick leave in the UK, generating a loss of on average 7.8 days per employee[2] and costing more than £600 per year. Skeletal and muscular problems are the most reported workrelated health problem with the blame for more than half of absenteeism[3]. Back pain alone is an extensive problem and costs the British economy an estimated £3.8 billion a year solely in lost production – that equals £208 per employee, per annum[4]. 

    On-site massage therapies have been proven to reduce stress5, increase productivity and performance by up to 50%[2], decrease absenteeism[6] improve morale and staff retention[7], effectively tackle muscular and skeletal problems, and reduce accidents and repetitive strain injuries[8]. 

    “We have been working with The Therapy Agency for just over a year and everyone here really values and appreciates the treatment provided. We’re happy to report 100% attendance on Therapy Days as well as a reduction in absenteeism overall. This could be a happy coincidence, but we’re sold on the benefits.” 
    – Antony Bradley, Managing Director, www.directline-holidays.co.uk 

    – ENDS – 

    For further information, or to receive a copy of the report, contact:
    Jason (MD).
    Web: www.therapy-agency.co.uk 

    [1] Reebok International: Study on the Effectiveness of On-Site Massage Techniques
    [2] Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Report, December 2001
    [3] The Times, October 1999
    [4] Health and Safety Executive, Feb 2001
    [5] Cady, S. H. & Jones, G.E. Massage therapy as a workplace intervention for reduction of stress. Perceptual & Motor Skills 84(1), 157-158. 2-1997.
    [6] Internal Study by Reebok International, 1997, Recorded Statement to the AMTA
    [7] Personnel Today, Therapies in the House, Article 4650, 20 February 2001
    [8] American Massage Therapy Association, statement by Joseph Schlesigner 

    Notes to Editor:

    Launched in 2002 with now over 300 therapists registered, The Therapy Agency is a national organisation to promote reputable practitioners of complementary therapies to both private and corporate clients. “We always interview, we always check qualifications and references, plus we always seek evaluations from previous clients as well as ongoing monitoring of current clients with each of our therapists”explains Jason. With the most sophisticated secure online search and booking facilities available in this business sector, clients can book preferred treatments 24/7, at home, or in their workplace. 

    Preview sample images for publication can be viewed on the website:
    http://www.therapy-agency.co.uk/about/press/downloads/
    For digital copies of these images ready for print, please contact us directly with your requirements.

  • The Therapy Agency launches new online booking services for businesses to arrange complementary therapy treatments in their workplace

    The Therapy Agency launches new online booking services for businesses to arrange complementary therapy treatments in their workplace

    The Therapy Agency, today announced the launch of a sophisticated secure online booking facility, for staff to book a massage in their workplace. 

    “We were recognising the challenges many workplaces were facing, in staff having to phone through to someone to arrange bookings, or to go to some central location to view the available timetable” Jason, MD of The Therapy Agency explained, “with more and more staff gaining access to the internet from their workstations, and companies not wanting to tie up individual staff with the responsibilities of arranging bookings within each therapy day”. 

    This unique booking system, recently valued at £100,000 by web developers www.bluhalo.com, is the first to offer every member of staff the opportunity to view all available booking times on any prearranged therapy day. Bookings can be subsidised, part subsidised, or paid for entirely by staff through the secure payment facilities. “We found a lot of companies who wanted to offer our services, preferred their staff to pay up-front, and with booking facilities available 24/7, staff can even make a booking from their own home. This can be invaluable to executives who’s busy timetables keep changing up until the last minute”. 

    -ENDS-

    Notes to Editor:

    Launched in 2002 with now over 300 therapists registered, The Therapy Agency is a national organisation to promote reputable practitioners of complementary therapies to both private and corporate clients. “We always interview, we always check qualifications and references, plus we always seek evaluations from previous clients as well as ongoing monitoring of current clients with each of our therapists”explains Jason. With the most sophisticated secure online search and booking facilities available in this business sector, clients can book preferred treatments 24/7, at home, or in their workplace.