Massage Services

Prices
Health Benefits of Bodywork
Types of Massage
FAQ's
Great Links

Stress and Physical pain all add to the ups and downs in life. Health and Wellness Services provides free massage sessions to students and low cost session for faculty and staff of Salt Lake Community College. These sessions are provided by Professionals, who have been Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Utah for many years. Each bringing a different style and area of expertise. We want you to stay physically healthy and able to be your best self! Getting a massage is a wonderful way to take care of yourself and improve your health.

SLCC students can receive FREE 15-minute massage sessions and purchase 30 and 60 minute sessions at the Redwood Campus for a low cost. You may sign up for only ONE session per week - Paid or FREE.

SLCC Staff and Faculty may purchase 15 min., 30 min., and 60 min. sessions for a price lower than you may find in the local community.

Chair massages are given at most of the campus on different days of the week. Call our office to see when we may be at your campus.

You must have a valid SLCC ID to receive your massage!

Prices

Please keep in mind that the session times listed are for scheduling purposes only. A 15 minutes session will last approx. 12-13 minutes, a 30 minute session will last approx 25 minutes and a 60 minute session will last approx. 50 minutes.

Health Benefits of Bodywork

Today, many Americans turn to therapeutic massage and bodywork for pain relief, rehabilitation, relaxation, or physical or mental rejuvenation. Together, therapeutic massage and bodywork provides many physiological and psychological benefits.

Massage therapy and bodywork eases tension and helps people cope with stress more effectively. It slows racing thoughts and worries, helps individuals to reconnect with their body, and brings attention to the mental and physical needs of their bodies so that they may better take care of themselves. It promotes a sense of wholeness and helps enhance one’s self-image, while keeping energy levels high. Massage therapy and bodywork can be effective in preventing illness and other physical ailments if received on a regular basis.

On a physiological level, massage and bodywork increases circulation to all areas of the body, primarily to the muscles that are directly manipulated. Better circulation translates to more oxygen and nutrients for body tissues. Therapeutic massage and bodywork relieves muscle spasms; prevents muscle tears; sprains and strains; increases flexibility and enhances athletic performance. In addition, massage and bodywork directly or indirectly affects every system of the body and promotes health, prevents illness and injury, and speeds recovery.

Other benefits of massage therapy and bodywork are to:

• strengthen the immune system
• reduce blood pressure and stress
• increase circulation
• relieve pain and stiffness in athletes
• increase mobility and speed the healing process for those recovering from surgery or injury
• gain a sense of wholeness and balance within the body
• ease women through their pregnancy
• provide relief to those suffering from chronic back pain

Types of Massage

Swedish Massage

A relaxing, therapeutic style of bodywork, using a variety of techniques to address your specific needs. Your massage is tailored from a full body Swedish treatment that will help you relax and recover from the stress that day-to-day activities bring.

CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Touch (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the CranioSacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the CranioSacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.

By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.

Deep Muscle / Injury Massage

Massage techniques used specifically for injury rehabilitation. The goal of injury massage is to help the client become pain-free. Most common areas of focus include the Neck, Shoulder, Upper Back, Lower Back, Hands and Wrist, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Knee, and Calf Muscles.

Lomi Lomi

Lomi Lomi is a healing art practiced by the native Hawaiians originally designed to enlighten the being in the physical body, the sacred practice of Lomi-Lomi incorporates movement, breath, and the power of intention and presence. Honoring the body as a temple of the soul, this massage is a transformational experience to free the body of long held stress patterns, using deep and gentle rhythmic strokes connecting the giver and receiver in a beautiful dance.

These strokes, which may consist of very large, broad movements with the therapist using the forearms, elbows and two-handed strokes many times cover the entire body in one flowing movement creating an immense outpouring of energy, lulling you into a deep meditative state of bliss. The focus is on letting go, quieting the mind of its chatter, and allowing your Self to receive unconditionally. Many find it to be a unique and profound heart opening experience.

Trigger Point Therapy

A therapeutic technique in which highly irritable points on the body are worked with pressure to alleviate the tension in the muscle.

Reflexology

This technique teaches that every part of the body has a direct line of communication to a reference point on the foot, hand and ear.  By massaging these reference points the corresponding body parts heal themselves through improved circulation, elimination of toxic by-products and overall reduction of stress.

FAQ's

Q: What if I am late for an appointment?

A: If you are late for an appointment the session will be adjusted to perform as much of the treatment as possible within the remaining time. If you are 5 minutes late your session time may be given away and you will be counted as a No-Show.  Two No-Shows in one semester results in you forfeiting the remainder of your FREE sessions for the semester.

Q: What preparations do I need to make?

A: Please arrive on time and freshly bathed. If you shave your body hair, please do so one-day prior. It is recommended that you consume no alcohol within 24 hours of your session. Please eat lightly the day of your session, keeping intake to whole foods. It is also recommended that you increase your water intake by one or two glasses the day of and day after your treatment.

Q: Do I have to disrobe entirely?

A: That depends on the type of session you are receiving. For a 15 minute session you may remain fully clothed. For a 30 minute session depending on the type of working being done your therapist may ask that you remove some clothing. For a full 60 minute session it is customary to remove all clothing. Keep in mind it is entirely your choice on how much clothing to remove, but know that clothing may make some types of treatment difficult or impractical. Your therapist is highly trained to appropriately drape you with towels or a sheet to protect your privacy at all times.

Q: Should I inform my therapist if I have any physical ailments or allergies?

A: Yes. Please notify your therapist as soon as you can. Adjustments to some treatments can be made or alternative treatments may be substituted. If you require special assistance, please let us know so that we may assure you a pleasant experience.

Q: Can my friends or family members who are not students or employees of Salt Lake Community College receive a massage here?

A: Our massage therapists are able to provide services at such discounted rates because their pay is being supplemented through through the college, primarily through student fees. Therefore, these services are only available to SLCC students and to SLCC employees at a slightly higher rate.

Q: What if I am sick?

A: As a courtesy to the therapist and others please call and cancel your appointment.  You may not receive a massage if you are sick even for something as simple as a cold.

Great Links

For more information about the health benefits and types of massage & bodywork go to: www.massagetherapy.com

Two great Associations for massage professionals are:
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals at: www.abmp.com
The American Massage Therapy Association at: www.amtamassage.org