Massage Services
provided by our Nationally Certified Massage Therapists, Sara Plato and Grace Anderson

There will be no massage hours while the Rec Center is closed, Aug. 2-17.

Massage hours August 19-26

Regular Fall Massages Hours begin Wednesday, Aug. 27th

Beginning August 27th, massage services and prices will be as follows:

Massages are scheduled by appointment only and must be made 48 hours in advance.
To schedule an appointment call 221-3313.

Descriptions of Services Offered

Sweedish Massage
A standard relaxation massage. Light to medium pressure is applied to the body. Highly recommended for reduction of stress, eliminating toxins and first time clients.

Reflexology
The practice of massaging, squeeaing, or pusching on parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body.

Deep Tissue Massage
A rigorous massage that uses heavy pressure, pressure points, tapping, kneading and long strokes that strip muscles of built-up tension and release knots.

Sports Massage
Uses firm pressure to energize muscles before an event or to work out aches and pains afterwards. It can also involve stretching and range of motion. Beneficial for athletes.

Hot Stone Massage
A type of massage where the therapist uses heated stones to massage the body. Beneficial for clients with fibro myalgia, arthritis and anyone that loves warmth.

Prenatal Massage
Offered on Monday evenings and the third Saturday of every month by appointment. No special charge.

Physical Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
-Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
-Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
-Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
-Reduces muscle spasms
-Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
-Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work
-Promotes deeper and easier breathing
-Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
-Reduces blood pressure
-Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
-Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
-Improves posture
-Strengthens the immune system

Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy
-Fosters peace of mind
-Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
-Helps relieve mental stress
-Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
-Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity

Emotional Benefits
-Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch
-Fosters a feeling of well-being
-Reduces levels of anxiety
-Creates body awareness
-Increases awareness of mind-body connection

Trying to find the perfect gift for a student or a faculty/staff member?
Massage gift certificates are available at the front desk of the Rec Center.