LarrySwanson

Massage Therapy in Downtown Seattle

  • Massage Therapy
    • Hours & Rates
    • Office Work Pain & Injuries
    • Auto Accident Injuries
    • Sports Injuries
    • Athletic Performance
    • Wellness
    • Relaxation
  • Couples Massage Class
  • Office Fitness
    • Personal Training
    • Exercises
    • Standing Desk
    • Office Fitness Talks
  • Locations
    • Downtown
    • Impact Hub
  • Book Appointment

Personal Wellness vs. Corporate Wellness

Posted on September 21, 2015 Written by Larry Swanson Leave a Comment

personal wellness is about youI use the phrase “personal wellness” a lot. It’s a term that is necessary only because so many people have come to regard the term “wellness” as synonymous with the “corporate wellness” program that their employer provides.

Here’s how the terms compare:

Personal Wellness Corporate Wellness
intrinsic – driven by you and your needs and goals extrinsic – driven by your employer’s needs and goals
proactive – you want genuine high-level wellness reactive – your boss is reacting to high health-care costs and reduced productivity from un-well employees
lifelong – the benefits of your personal wellness program follow you for the rest of your life term of employment – a corporate wellness program lasts only as long as your job with the company
holistic – it’s easier for your personal wellness program to address you as a whole person medical – while some corporate wellness programs now attempt to address the whole person most still focus on medical goals like disease treatment and prevention
private – you alone control access to the information about your program exposed – your employer may require biometric and other personal health data for you to get the full benefits of their program

Managers at many, if not most, companies get these distinctions. A few progressive companies even explicitly recognize them and offer programs that attempt to proactively address your unique individual needs, to holistically address your wellness, and to protect your privacy.

But even if you work at one of these forward-thinking companies, there’s no guarantee that management changes, budget cuts, or other constraints won’t change the program in the future. So, pretty much anyone in a corporate job can benefit from having a personal wellness plan that complements their work benefits.

And, of course, personal vs. corporate wellness isn’t a black-and-white dichotomy. The two are obviously intertwined for anyone who works at a company that offers a wellness program. Think of them as two sides of the same coin, as “both and” not “either or.”

Do you see other differences between personal wellness and corporate wellness? If so, please let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Filed Under: Wellness

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Book Your Massage

Book online or call 206-624-6255 to schedule your appointment.

schedule massage appointment with Larry Swanson

Recent Blog Posts

  • The Self-Healing Mind Trick for Low-Back Pain
  • Progressive Reengagement
  • The Definitive Guide to Actual Famous Standing Desk Users

Free Self-Care Guides

Sign up for my newsletter to get free self-care guides and other useful info.
No-spam guarantee.


Buy “Scared Sitless”

Scared Sitless: The Office Fitness Book
Scared Sitless, my office fitness book, is available now at Amazon, or ask your local bookstore to order it from Ingram.

Popular Pages

  • Couples Massage Class
  • Seattle Community Events
  • Office Fitness
    • Exercises
    • Personal Training
    • Standing Desk
    • Talks
  • Well9to5
  • Testimonials

New Hours as of 8/1/17

Medical Dental Building
Mon. 2:30-7:00
Tues. 2:30-7:00
Wed. 10:00-6:00

Impact Hub (members only)
Thurs. 2:30-6:00

Credentials

AMTA-transProfessional Member
American Massage Therapy Association

Board Certified by
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)

Education

Certified in Orthopedic Massage by
Orthopedic Massage & Pain Management

Graduate of Brian Utting School of Massage

Licenses

Washington State Massage License: MA00012308

ACE-Certified Personal Trainer: T163382

Home    |    About    |    Contact    |    Disclaimer    |    Disclosure    |    Personal

© Copyright 1994-2017 Larry Swanson · All Rights Reserved

7ads6x98y