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Our Story

How many of us have dreamed of lying on a sofa after our lunch break for a quick nap just to recharge our batteries? For Éric Normandeau, founder of Recharjme, the idea of a relaxation cabin came to mind when his wife, exhausted from her workday, talked about the fact that she would have really appreciated taking a nap at her workplace.

This inspired Éric to start developing a first prototype, an armchair that would fit into a completely neutral environment where the occupant could relax and refuel. And to facilitate access for workers, he decided to offer to install the cabins onsite at their workplaces.

Then in 2018, Eric met his current partner, Timothée Régnier, who at the time was pursuing a process similar to his. A fan of micro-naps, Timothy is one of those workers who firmly believe in the potential of the micro-nap as a restorative agent in the daily life of workers. He deeply believes that the lack of a rest solution is nonsense in our hyper-connected societies.

Eric and Timothée decide to unite their efforts to pursue Recharjme in its current form.

“ Our mission is to improve the well-being and health of workers by democratizing rest at work. "

- Éric Normandeau (Founder)

“After 1 to 2 weeks of regular use, an increase in energy and well-being can be observed in 50% to 80% of users. "

The Team

ÉRIC NORMANDEAU

A former physical education teacher, Éric advocates the importance of being in good physical and mental health. Entrepreneur at heart, Éric founded Recharjme by noting the gap that exists between our pace of life and the lack of rest solutions necessary for our physical and mental well-being. Éric is responsible, among other things, for the research and development related to the cabins.

TIMOTHÉE RÉGNIER

With a degree in industrial engineering, Timothée initially focused on the sale of healthcare IT projects. A sportsman at heart, he is passionate about preventive health and well-being at work. Of the many hats he wears, Timothy is responsible for Recharjme’s overall business strategy.

KEVIN THACKRAY

Kevin holds a master’s degree in computer science and bioinformatics. He is driven by innovation and technological advances. Kevin is responsible for creating the reservations platform, including software development and infrastructure management.

Eco design and circular economy

The concept of Recharjme is one of sharing and eco-responsibility. 90% of the wood fibers used are recycled, the remaining 10% is a binder that does not use formaldehyde. Our cabins are made in Quebec to encourage the local economy and limit pollution generated by transportation.

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What our users are saying

“My experience really
recharged my batteries!"

“It feels so good to lie down a bit, relax and let the chair give you a massage. It really makes you forget about work and think about something else. It feels good, especially in the current context. "

“Ever since the rest cabins were installed, my productivity has increased because I can go there to relax, rest up in a completely adequate and very relaxing environment that allows me to come back to work and be in good shape to take on the second part of the day. Honestly, this cabin has changed my life at work. I can’t do without it. Thank you for thinking of our well-being at work!”

“Having this cabin installed was an incredible initiative. Thanks to my sessions, I am more rested and above all less stressed; I intend to use it more often. Thanks for thinking about us! "

"A real relaxation session that reduces the pain in my legs! It allows me to recharge my batteries to regain my patience and come back from my break in a good mood. "

"Excellent for making a stopping point in the crazy day we are going through. Just take the time to settle down…”

"A haven of peace in an environment with lots of stimuli and stressors"