In-Home Massage in Downtown Houston

FOX 26

Getting a massage can be a great way to de-stress and studies show, it can also help you sleep better. Now, through the Zeel app, you can request a certified and vetted Massage Therapist come to your home. Jillian Sanders is the director at Zeel, and joined us at FOX 26, along with Massage Therapist, Chemeka Alexander. She gave our producer, Taylor, a relaxing massage! During this Stress Awareness Month, Zeel reminds you that massage naturally releases endorphins in your body, which is known as the "feel good chemical". Massage also releases serotonin and dopamine, which can help you sleep better. It also reduces the stress hormone cortisol. There are a few techniques you can try on yourself, like massaging your own shoulders, stop clenching your jaw, and try essential oils, like lavender to relax. Zeel says it's the nation’s largest company bringing massages directly to your doorstep in as little as an hour from the time you book. A licensed massage therapist shows up with a massage table and music, then transforms your home, hotel, or office into a spa-like atmosphere. The National Institute of Health and The American Massage Therapy Association both say that massage therapy can reduce fatigue and improve sleep. Studies show that regular massages help people spend more time in the deep/restorative sleep stage. Studies show that over 30 percent of Americans have trouble getting to sleep at night. Zeel specially designed a Sleep Massage that uses techniques that promote calmness and relaxation. It involves a combination of scalp massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, and a full body relaxing Swedish massage. Their concept is: since Zeel comes to you, once the massage is over, you get to roll right into bed. They offer massage between 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. To find out more, go to Zeel.com or download the Zeel app. Choose the gender of your therapist, the time and location, how long you want your massage to be, and what type of massage you want. The price for a one-hour massage is $95.00 and that includes the tip.

Houston Family Magazine

Zeel, Massage on Demand www.zeel.com For anyone already content with the ambiance and convenience of your own home, Zeel is an online service that sends licensed and insured therapists to your home for a 60-minute massage averaging approximately $105 in the Greater Houston area. *Use code HOUSTONFAMILY for $20 off your first purchase.

Houston Family Magazine

Look and feel your best this Valentine's day with these relaxing family finds. Zeel, the massage on demand (In your home): $105 average price/ tip included for 60-min massage. zeel.com.

Houston Chronicle

Margaret DeWyngaert gets a home massage from therapist Rebecca Hanson. For Zeel, the on-demand massage service, the recent spike in business is "truly due to the election," says company spokesperson Cynthia Irons. Mostly, clients are booking Swedish massages--the go-to for stress relief. All around Houston, a deeply blue city inside a bright red state, people who didn't support Donald Trump are feeling anxious. Facebook statuses are long and heartfelt. Counselors' appointment books are filled. And muscles are tight. "We saw a huge uptick in bookings leading up to the election, and it's continued on after," says Cynthia Irons, a spokesperson for the on-demand massage app Zeel. "What we saw wasn't a spike from seasonality or day of the week," she says. "It was truly due to the election." Mostly, clients are booking Swedish massages — the go-to for stress relief. Houston, of course, isn't alone: Anxiety has been building across the nation all fall. In October, the American Psychology Association found that more than half of American adults reported the election was a significant source of stress. But rather than dissipate after Election Day, the agitation has reached a fever pitch. "I could tell you from every vantage point that people are even more stressed — some people are practically freaking out –- at the election results," said Janie Feldman, a public education campaign coordinator for the APA. "We see this in the flurry of activity in social media. We see it as psychologists in our practices, and amongst other psychologists as well. We see this in the protests and the marches," Feldman continued. "It appears as though there are a lot of people who are beyond stressed –- they're scared. They're fearful of losing rights; they're fearful of losing privilege, and that from day one, life is going to change in a huge way." In the day and a half after Donald Trump won the presidency, Dr. Kenneth Arfa saw anxiety and depression peak among members of the student body at University of Houston. In his office at the university's psychiatry clinic, he met with an honors student concerned about how changes to the Affordable Care Act would affect her access to treatment for her pre-existing condition, bipolar disorder. He also met with a transgender student worried about her safety, a student who feared her mother would never be able to visit from Mexico again, and four women who said the election results triggered memories of trauma they experienced as victims of date rape. And that's just one office. Other professional counselors at the university have heard similar stories from one of the nation's most diverse student bodies. This year, according to UH data, the number of crisis appointments and calls increased by 37 percent over last year, from the beginning of the fall semester through this week. And the number of students seeking these services grew by 27 percent, meaning more people are having more problems. "We have a population that has a reason to feel anxiety at this time, based on what we heard during the campaign" said Norma Ngo, director of counseling and psychological services at the university. "It's a heightened anxiety, and I would go as far as to say for some students, it might even trigger any prior trauma or PTSD – for some, not for all. For others, it might be the first time they're feeling a high level or anxiety and panic." Some students just seem sad. Others can't sleep. A few have lost their appetite. And for many, Ngo says "there's a paralysis of not knowing what to do, of feeling unmotivated or stuck." "I think some people are experiencing something akin to a loss of a family member. A huge loss that feels like you're losing a part of yourself," says Feldman, of the APA. "When that loss is added to the fact that it seemingly came out of nowhere, that's where the surprise came from. And the loss is personal and deep and heartfelt, because people are feeling as though someone or something really big and important is gone from their lives." It's different than in previous election cycles – even close ones like when President Barack Obama edged out Mitt Romney in 2012 to keep his seat – because of the unusually wide divide between sides on issues, including immigration, religion and healthcare, that affect Houstonians on a deeply personal level. "A question I keep hearing is 'What will happen to us?'" says M.J. Khan, president of the Islamic Society of Greater Houston. For members of the society, Trump's rhetoric about banning Muslim immigrants from America has deep implications. "Some young people are telling their parents that they were told they'd have to move out," says Khan, who adds that this has been the No. 1 topic of conversation in every household and at every party this year. "People are asking what is going to happen, and they're concerned. There's anxiety about what a Trump presidency could be all about, and what it means. But we don't have answers yet." For some, waiting for those answers only makes the stab of anxiety sharper. "It's the fear of the unknown that contributes a lot of anxiety and stress for people. It's the idea that if I know what it is – good or bad – I can mentally and emotionally prepare to some degree," says Ngo. But with cabinet appointments just beginning to trickle out, and preliminary interviews only showing glimpses of Trump's plans, question marks hover in the air, along with what one of Ngo's colleagues, Dr. David Stern, calls a "cloud of gloom." Ngo says she's not sure when the cloud will go away.

Houston Life

HOUSTON - Cynthia Irons with Zeel joins us to explain how the Zeel app works to get an in home massage.

Houston Chron

The ongoing retail convenience revolution has brought apparel, groceries and car purchases to Houstonians' front doorsteps. Now, a New York-based company that brings massages on demand to customers in their homes and hotels has added Houston as its 37th city. Zeel Massage On Demand lets customers order a licensed massage therapist via smartphone app. The massage therapist brings equipment to the customer and can do Swedish, deep-tissue, prenatal, sports and couples massage techniques for 60 to 90 minutes. Prices begin at $105 for a 60-minute session. Houston's large, hard-working population made it a natural fit for Zeel service, CEO Samer Hamadeh said in a statement. "Houston is at the core of top industries, like energy," Hamadeh said. "Moreover, Houston, is one of the most vibrant, diverse, and large cities in the USA. We expect Houston will embrace the Zeel Massage On Demand revolution." Zeel was founded in New York City in 2010. Since then, it has added a network of 7,000 massage therapists and operates in more than 30 other cities.

Culture Map Houston

With unique beauty services like Priv and beGlammed, pampering yourself has never been easier, especially with a hectic schedule. Now you can go beyond skin deep with Zeel, an on-demand massage service that swept into Houston this week. The New York-based company, now available in 37 cities, caters to the busy bees of the world. With Zeel's Houston launch, there's no need to squeeze in a trip to the spa. One of Zeel's massage therapists can make a visit to your home or workplace anywhere in the Houston metro area at a time that works best for you. Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, sports, couples, and chair massages are available in 60-, 75-, and 90-minute sessions. Appointments can be made seven days a week between 8 am and 10:30 pm. Book online or through the mobile app: Just designate your time, place, and gender preference. Each massage therapist is "fully vetted, experienced, background-checked, and licensed," assures Zeel. Massages in the Houston area start at $105 for a 60-minute massage, with tip included. (All Zeel Massages automatically add an 18 percent gratuity, so there’s no need to have cash on hand.) All transactions are made online or through the app. There's also a monthly membership, Massage Zeelot, which grants you one massage credit per month, plus a free at-home massage table. Members save over 15 percent on all Zeel Massages and credits roll over, never expire, and can be used to buy gift cards for others.

Conde Nast Traveler

The worst part about L.A. is—surprise—the traffic, so I use Zeel "massage on demand" when I’m in town. I recently went to a trade show and was on my feet for 16 hours straight, so I had arranged for a masseuse to come to my friend's house, where I was staying. It was incredible to have a massage outside in the backyard and actually smell the grass—an unheard-of luxury in New York.

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