Corporate wellness events in San Diego your team will actually show up for
Pizza parties and swag bags come and go. A day when your team walks out calmer, looser and a little more connected is the one people talk about on Monday.
Saffron & Sage brings real practitioners to your office, your offsite or your conference booth, or hosts your team at our clinic on State Street. Massage, acupuncture, sound baths, breathwork, movement and workshops, planned around your date, your headcount and your budget. You tell us the goal. We handle the rest.
Prefer to talk? Call or text (619) 933-2340 and ask for our corporate events team.
- Physician-led integrative clinic
- Onsite, at our clinic or virtual
- Small teams to company-wide events
- Best of San Diego, 2020, 2021, 2022
Why San Diego companies book a wellness event
Most teams don’t need another perk. They need a few hours that feel different from the rest of the week. That’s what a well-run wellness event gives them, and it’s why companies keep booking them.
A thank-you people feel
After a big launch, a hard quarter or a long busy season, a chair massage or a sound bath says thank you in a way a gift card can’t.
Healthy teams and revenue →
A reset for tired teams
When energy is low and the calendar is full, a guided breathwork or movement session gives people a real break without leaving the building.
The 3 PM problem →
Connection that isn’t forced
Shared experiences, like a group sound bath or a walking meditation, get people talking in a way icebreakers never do.
Why calmer teams collaborate better →
An offsite with substance
Pair your strategy session with recovery and movement so people come back with ideas, not just a sunburn.
Traffic at your booth or launch
A wellness activation at a conference or brand event gives people a reason to stop, stay and remember your name.
A low-risk first step
An event is an easy way to see how your team responds to integrative care before you invest in a longer program.
Our full corporate programs →What is a corporate wellness event?
A corporate wellness event is a set block of time, usually two hours to a full day, when your team gets hands-on care and guided experiences from licensed practitioners, at your office, at our clinic or at a venue you choose.
It can be as simple as chair massage and ear seeds in a conference room over lunch, or as full as a day-long offsite with yoga, a sound bath, acupuncture and a workshop on sleep and stress. The point is the same: give people a break that actually feels like one.
Because Saffron & Sage is a working integrative clinic, not an event agency, the people at your event are the same practitioners our members see every week. That changes the quality of the experience, and it’s why teams ask us back. Inside our corporate events →
What is a wellness activation?
A wellness activation is a pop-up version of the same idea, built for an audience rather than a team. Think a chair massage lounge at a conference, a breathwork corner at a product launch, or ear seeds and tea at a client appreciation night.
Activations are designed for flow: short, walk-up experiences that let a lot of people take part without a long wait. We plan the layout, the timing and the staffing so your guests have a good experience and your event runs on schedule.
What we can bring to your event
These are the experiences teams book most often. We match the mix to your space, your timing and your group.
Chair massage
Short, seated sessions through clothing. Easy to fit between meetings.
Massage at our clinic →Acupuncture
Short, seated sessions with licensed acupuncturists, set up in a quiet corner.
About acupuncture →Ear seeds
Tiny seeds placed on points on the ear. Quick, painless and a great conversation starter.
Ear seeds and the vagus nerve →Sound bath
A guided group session with singing bowls and other instruments. Everyone lies down or sits back and listens.
Breathwork
A facilitator leads the group through simple breathing patterns people can use at their desk afterward.
Breathwork →Yoga and movement
Gentle, all-levels sessions for bodies that sit all day. No experience needed.
Movement therapy →Guided meditation
Short guided sessions that work for first-timers and regulars alike.
Wellness workshops
Practical talks on sleep, stress, nutrition and recovery from our practitioners.
Nutrition →Nurse-led services such as vitamin shots may be available at some events after review by our medical team.
You pick the date. We run the event.
Planning a team event is one more job on a full plate. So we take it off yours. Once you tell us the goal, the headcount and the space, our corporate team plans the program, books the practitioners and runs the day.
You get one point of contact from the first email to the follow-up, and a plan you can send to leadership for sign-off.
What’s included
- A program designed around your goal, timing and budget
- Licensed practitioners from our clinic
- Scheduling of time slots so everyone gets a turn
- Setup and breakdown of chairs, mats, sound and supplies
- A simple announcement you can send to your team
- A short feedback check after the event
Built for HR leaders, office managers, event planners and founders.
Popular occasions for a wellness event
If there’s a reason to gather your team, there’s a way to make it a wellness event.
Employee appreciation
A thank-you after a big quarter, a launch or a hard stretch.
Quarterly offsites
Pair planning with recovery so the ideas keep coming.
Conferences and launches
Give guests a reason to stop by and stay a while.
Holiday parties
A calmer, more memorable alternative to the usual.
Mental health awareness
A practical way to mark the month, not just a post.
Open enrollment and benefits fairs
Show employees what integrative care feels like.
Client appreciation
A thank-you your clients will actually enjoy.
Onboarding and team kickoffs
Start a new team or a new year on the right foot.
How planning a wellness event works
- Tell us about it. Email, call or text with your date, headcount, location and what you have in mind.
- Get a plan and a quote. Our corporate team sends event ideas, a schedule and clear pricing, usually within two business days.
- Lock it in. Approve the plan and we confirm the practitioners and the details.
- Tell your team. We give you a short announcement and a sign-up schedule if you need one.
- Enjoy the day. We set up, run the event and pack up. You get to take part.
- Follow up. We check in on how it went and, if you want, suggest what could come next.
How much does a corporate wellness event cost in San Diego?
Every event is quoted on its own, because a two-hour chair massage lunch for 20 people is a very different job from a full-day offsite for 150. Once we know a few basics, we send a clear quote with no surprises.
What drives the price:
- The number of people and how long the event runs
- Which services you choose and how many practitioners that takes
- Where it is: your office, our clinic, a venue or virtual
- Travel and setup for offsite locations
Meet the team behind your event
Your event is planned by our corporate team and delivered by the same licensed practitioners our members see every week.
Abigail Riley
Your main point of contact. Abby plans your event with you and makes sure the day runs smoothly.
Cristin
Founded Saffron & Sage to bring integrative, whole-person care to San Diego.
The Saffron & Sage team
Acupuncturists, massage therapists, breathwork and movement facilitators, and more.
Corporate wellness events across San Diego
We run events at offices across central San Diego, including Downtown, Little Italy, Mission Hills, Bankers Hill, North Park, Point Loma and Sorrento Valley, and at venues and conferences around the county.
Prefer to get out of the office? Bring your team to our clinic on State Street, just north of Little Italy, for a private event in a calm space with a boardroom and treatment rooms.
Saffron & Sage
2555 State St, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 933-2340 · Get directions
Tell us about your event
Send us the basics and our corporate team will come back with ideas and a clear quote. No obligation, and no need to have it all figured out.
Prefer text? Text (619) 933-2340. Please don’t include anyone’s health information.
What to send us
- Your company and your role
- The date, or the month you are aiming for
- How many people
- Where: your office, our clinic, a venue or virtual
- What you’d like the day to feel like
Corporate wellness event FAQs
What is a corporate wellness event?
A set block of time when your team gets hands-on care and guided experiences, such as chair massage, acupuncture, sound baths, breathwork or workshops, from licensed practitioners at your office, our clinic or a venue.
How much does a corporate wellness event cost in San Diego?
It depends on headcount, length, services and location. We send a clear quote after a short conversation about your plans. Ask about our first-event offer for new corporate clients.
How far in advance should we book?
Two to four weeks is ideal. Busy seasons, like the holidays, book up sooner. If your date is close, reach out anyway and we’ll tell you what’s possible.
How many people can you handle?
We run events for small leadership teams and for company-wide groups. For larger groups we add practitioners and plan time slots so the wait stays short.
Can you come to our office?
Yes. We need a quiet room or corner, access to power for some services, and a little time to set up. We’ll talk through the space with you in advance.
Can we host the event at your clinic?
Yes. Our clinic on State Street has a private boardroom and treatment rooms, so your team can plan in the morning and break out for care in the afternoon.
What is a wellness activation?
A pop-up wellness experience built for an audience, such as a chair massage lounge at a conference or a breathwork corner at a launch. Guests walk up, take part for a few minutes and move on.
Do employees need to undress or change?
No. Chair massage, ear seeds and seated acupuncture are all done fully clothed. For yoga or movement, comfortable clothes are best.
Is it safe for everyone?
Our practitioners are licensed and ask a few quick questions before hands-on services. Anyone can sit out or choose a different experience. Nothing is required.
Who are the practitioners?
The same licensed acupuncturists, massage therapists and facilitators who work at our clinic every week, with medical oversight from our Medical Director.
Can you do virtual events?
Yes. We run live guided breathwork, meditation, movement and workshops online for hybrid and remote teams.
Is a wellness event a business expense?
Many businesses treat employee events as a business expense. Talk to your accountant about your situation. What entrepreneurs should know →
Is any employee health information shared with us?
No. We don’t share anything personal an employee tells a practitioner. You get simple feedback on how the event went, not individual details.
What happens after the event?
We check in on how it went. If your team loved it, we can suggest a regular schedule or one of our corporate programs, but there is no obligation.
How do we get started?
Email our events team, or call or text (619) 933-2340 with your date, headcount and location. We’ll take it from there.
Give your team a day they’ll talk about
Tell us your date and headcount. We’ll send ideas and a clear quote, and handle everything from there.
Or text (619) 933-2340
Wellness events are educational and relaxation experiences and are not medical treatment. Any medical service is provided only after review by our licensed medical team. Individual experiences vary. All medical services are provided by Kasawa Medical APC dba Saffron & Sage MD.
Planning a team day, offsite or activation?
Tell us the date, the headcount and the vibe. Our corporate team will come back with event ideas and a clear quote. No obligation.
Email our events teamOr call or text (619) 933-2340.