15-minute chair massages; therapy dogs at employee wellness event

Human Resources will host an employee wellness event on Monday, October 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Community Rooms on the first floor of the Welcome Center (Building WC on the main campus).

There will be two components to help you relax and de-stress: 15-minute chair massages and therapy dogs.

Chair massages

There are 30 available slots, which will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The Community Rooms will open at 10:30 a.m. for you to sign up for a 15-minute time slot.

The benefits of massage therapy include:

• Reducing stress, anxiety, and muscle soreness
• Reducing tension headaches
• Restoring mental clarity and alertness
• Boosting morale

During the massage, no oils will be used, nor will clothing be removed. We recommend you dress comfortably, wearing a shirt/blouse that allows you to freely move your arms.

Therapy dogs

There will be one or more therapy dog (and their handler) from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the courtyard area of the Welcome Center to interact with employees as a stress reducing activity. Therapy dogs are trained to be friendly and provide affection and companionship.

This event is free and open to all HFC employees.

Questions? Please contact Jennifer Chapman at 313-845-6498 or jlchapman4@hfcc.edu.