Some countries noteably Denmark* have been addressing this problem for years. Occupational health services have worked closely with employers to provide a flexible approach to reduction of stress and work related illness. As a result many firms now involve complementary therapists in the maintenance of well-being amongst their workforce. Reflexology has proved very popular in this field.

*Odense Post Office in Denmark which has employed a full-time reflexologist since 1990 reports saving around £100,000 a year due to a 13.3% reduction in sickness & absenteeism.