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What to expect in our Student Massage
Clinic:
Please allow 1 hour and 45 minutes for a
session, which will include filling out the
client intake form, receiving a 75 minute massage, and then
filling out a brief evaluation after your
experience.
The sessions are semi-private, which means
that the cubicles where the students are
working are individually surrounded and separated by curtains.
Tipping the student massage therapist is not
allowed.
All of our students
are trained in Swedish Massage, so you may
always request a Swedish Massage if you
prefer. In
addition, they will be offering other
forms of massage described below at
different points in their training.
Types of Massages Offered
Swedish Massage uses long,
gliding strokes and gentle-to-medium
pressure to increase circulation and induce
relaxation. It will help to decrease
muscle toxins and improve flexibility while
easing tension.
Deep Tissue Massage is a type
of massage aimed at the deeper tissue
structures of the muscle and connective
tissue. Deep tissue massage uses many
of the same movements and techniques as
Swedish massage, but the pressure will
generally be more intense. Because the
therapist works to release chronic muscle
tension or knots, it is also a more focused
type of massage.
Acupressure is an ancient
healing art using the fingers to gradually
press key healing points which stimulate the
body's natural self-curative abilities.
Shiatsu Massage uses
acupressure techniques which are applied
with hands, thumbs, elbows and knees in a
continuous rhythmic sequence. Shiatsu is
done on a low massage table or on the floor
with the client fully clothed. No oil
is used. The purpose is to open the channels
of energy and blood circulation to nourish
the internal organs, glands, muscles,
nerves, and vital centers of the body.
Myofascial Release
works with the body's fascia, the connective
tissue which can hold chronic,
painful and exhausting stress and tension. At the end
of this massage, your neck and shoulders
will be relaxed and you will breath more
deeply, with less effort.
Craniosacral Therapy is a
calming, gentle, subtle bodywork that uses
light touch to enhance the body's natural
healing processes and relieve chronic pain
patterns and dysfunction. It works with the
body instead of forcefully imposing changes
upon it. This technique is increasingly used
as a preventative health measure because of
its ability to bolster resistance to disease
and sustain overall good health as well as
increase energy, enhance sleep patterns and
decrease incidences of sickness.
Massage
at University One
If
the student massage
clinic dates/times above do not fit your
schedule, you can schedule an appointment
for a massage at your convenience with a
Licensed Massage Therapist. Please
call 410-243-9118. The rate for a
Licensed Massage Therapist is $90/hour or
$50/half hour. |
