Massage Therapy

Scheduling & Payment

• Schedule by calling 801-957-4268 or visit any location to make an appointment.
• Only one active appointment at a time—you must complete your scheduled session before booking the next.
• Payment is required at scheduling and is non‑refundable.
  • Students: $35 per 50‑minute massage
  • Employees: $50 per 50‑minute massage
• Accepted payment methods: Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Changing or Missing Appointments

• You must give 24+ hours’ notice to change your appointment.
• Same‑day changes are not allowed.
• No‑shows are not refunded. You are responsible for remembering your appointment time.

Tipping

• Tips are appreciated but 100% optional.
• Tip your therapist directly with cash or via Venmo (Venmo cards available in the office).

• A no‑show means you did not show up to your appointment. Two no‑shows in a semester = loss of massage eligibility for the rest of the semester. Eligibility resumes at the start of the next semester.
• Avoid fees by remembering your appointment and canceling more than 24 hours in advance if needed.
• You are responsible for arriving on time – if you are more than 15 minutes late to your appointment, you risk losing your appointment entirely and will not be refunded. In order for our staff to stay on schedule, if you are late for your appointment it will result in a shorter massage.
• No‑shows and late cancellations are recorded on your account.
• All massage payments are final.

The massage appointments offered are 50 minutes hands-on.

Our Massage Therapists will adjust pressure, temperature of table, music, and focus areas at your request.

Clients may wear as much clothing as they prefer, decline any technique, or end the session early if desired.

You will always be modestly draped; only the area being treated will be uncovered, and therapists will let you know what area they are working on. Breast and genital areas are never massaged, and professional distance is maintained. Low back, hip, and gluteal work is done only upon request.

Any sexual behavior or discussion is strictly prohibited. If a client violates this boundary, the session will end immediately, payment will still be required, and the client will not be allowed to return.

Any concerns about massage sessions should be reported to the Senior Director of the CHC.

We treat all client visits and conditions as strictly confidential and will not share any information outside our staff without your permission. Our massage staff is HIPAA compliant.

You may talk as much or as little as you prefer during your session. Conversation follows your lead—we are happy to listen or provide professional input, while avoiding political, private, or sexual topics. Note that you may experience a more relaxing atmosphere if you refrain from conversation and focus on your breathing and clearing your mind.

Clients are responsible for informing their massage therapist about any current medical treatments and any changes in their health. Massage Therapists cannot diagnose, prescribe, perform adjustments, or treat medical or mental health conditions, and nothing said in a session should be taken as medical advice. Massage is not a substitute for medical care.

Gift certificates are not redeemable for cash. We cannot accept or verify lost gift certificates. All gift certificates must be presented at time of service or you must pay by other means. Gift certificates may only be redeemed by current SLCC students, staff, or faculty. All gift certificates are non-refundable and preferred to be purchased in-person at our Taylorsville/Redwood Campus.

You should undress to your desired level of comfort. Some clients prefer to be completely undressed, while others prefer to keep their undergarments on. This is completely up to you. You will undress and dress in the privacy of your massage room and will be securely covered by a blanket and a sheet during your massage session.

Even if you don’t have a specific health issue, massage therapy can provide many benefits, such as:

• Stress reduction and improved mental health
• Increased circulation
• Increased immune system functioning
• Release of endorphins, the body's natural painkiller
• Improved range of motion and decreased discomfort associated with lower back pain
• Relaxation of injured and overused muscles
• Reduced muscle spasms and cramping
• Increased joint flexibility
• Recovery from strenuous workouts
• Pain relief from migraines
• Reduce post-operative adhesions and edema, as well as reduced scar tissue

After your massage that same day, there are some easy, pleasant things you can do to help prevent some of the next-day soreness:

Be purposeful about your water intake, both before and after your appointment. As mentioned above, hydrated muscles are more flexible. Also, there are some strongly-held beliefs that drinking water after a massage can help to flush away the toxins released by massage. Staying hydrated is important before or after a massage session.

Do some gentle stretching that evening, paying special attention to your trouble spots that received the most attention during your massage.

Take a warm bath, ideally with Epsom salts (1/2 cup to 1 cup for adults), and soak for 20-40 minutes. Epsom salts are an inexpensive and effective way to further help your body rid itself of toxins and reduce muscle inflammation. You also get the added bonus of absorbing the beneficial magnesium found in Epsom salts through your skin.

 As your body becomes accustomed to regular massages, you’ll experience the next-day soreness less frequently, making the experience that much more pleasurable. 

A session consists of massage, time for you to dress and undress and time to communicate with the therapist to make your massage personalized to your needs.

For those who use massage as preventative care or to manage daily stress, one massage a month is common. Weekly sessions may be desirable if you are receiving massage for injury relief or to relieve chronic tightness that is interfering with your daily life. There are many people who incorporate massage therapy at least twice a month for optimal therapeutic relief.

A license means that a massage therapist has met the requirements and paid the fee to legally practice massage in your city, county and/or state. To obtain a license, a massage therapist will usually have to complete a minimum number of training hours at an accredited or accepted school or training center and will have to undergo a full background check prior to receiving that license. Each state has specific licensing and/or certification requirements for massage therapists. All our Massage Therapists are licensed with the State of Utah.

You will be properly covered or draped at all times to keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be exposed. No areas will be exposed without your consent. You should always let your therapist know if you are uncomfortable for any reason during your massage session.

Gift certificates and appointment reservation charges are not redeemable for cash and are non-refundable. We are not responsible for lost or stolen gift certificates.

Clients are expected to exhibit good hygiene and are asked to minimize the use of perfume, cologne and heavily scented personal products.  E-cigarettes are banned in the same places as regular cigarettes. There is no smoking of any kind within campus buildings. The CHC massage room is located in a “Quiet Zone” and we ask that your voice be kept low. No use of cell phones is allowed in the CHC, except for professional use.

Massages are offered at Taylorsville Redwood campus during fall, spring, and summer semesters. Our office is located on the lower level of the Student Center STC 035 on the Taylorsville Redwood campus. Call 801-957-4268 during business hours to schedule a massage.

The cost for students is $35 for an hour massage appointment. SLCC staff and faculty pay $50. Payment is due at the time of booking. You must schedule your massage in advance, on a first-come, first-served basis. Massage reservation fees are considered a non-refundable deposit.

It is not recommended to receive a massage within the first trimester of pregnancy (13 weeks along or less). The first trimester carries an increased risk of miscarriage, and some therapists are concerned that the increased blood flow during a massage might be harmful. If you are within the second or third trimester of pregnancy and would like to schedule an appointment, please mention your state of pregnancy during the scheduling process, for this helps notify our staff ahead of time. We have limited modalities to create a comfortable environment for pregnant students, however we will do our best. You may receive better satisfaction at a spa or massage parlor that specializes in prenatal care.