Massage Programs & Events

For Your Organization or Department

Chair/Table Massages ($60/hour)

The UREC Wellness Staff offers chair or table massages at your location for your organization or department. Contact Holly Wade (wadeha@jmu.edu, 540-568-8715) for more information.

Massage Workshop ($35)

The UREC Wellness Staff offers a massage workshop for your club or organization. Learn about massage, the benefits, and various techniques to use. Choose from either a hand/foot or partner massage workshop. Learn more.

Educational Programs
Register for these programs online.

Massage for Runners/Cyclists

Learn to care for your body and to help it recover from running or biking so that you can maintain your active lifestyle.  Our Massage Therapists will teach you how. All skill levels welcome for this hands-on program. Please wear a t-shirt and comfortable bottoms as you will be partnering with other participants in the class.

Date: March 25, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Register by:  March 24, 2011

Wellness Passport


Head, Neck, and Shoulder Massage

Learn techniques from one of our Licensed Massage Therapists for giving massage specific for the head, neck, and shoulders to relieve tension. All skill levels welcome for this hands-on program. Please wear a t-shirt and comfortable bottoms as you will be partnering with other participants in the class.

Date: November 8, 2010
Time:  2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Register by: November 7, 2010
Wellness Passport

Massage 101

What is massage?  What are the benefits of Massage?  What is the difference between Swedish and Myofascial Release?  Come to find out.

Date: February 11, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Register by: February 10, 2011
Wellness Passport


Partner Massage

Learn massage techniques from one of our licensed Massage Therapists.  Both you and your partner need to register on UREC's website for this class. Dress in comfortable clothing. This is a hands-on workshop.

Date:  February 7, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Register by: February 6, 2011
Wellness Passport


Post-Performance Care for Musicians

If you are a musician, learn massage techniques to help you care for your body after a performance.  This is a hands-on workshop.  Come dressed in comfortable clothing.

Date:  February 25, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Register by: February 24, 2011
Wellness Passport


Post-Competition Care for Athletes

Athletes can benefit from massage.  Come to this workshop to learn how to take care of your own body after a competition.  Dress comfortably. This is an active workshop.

Date: March 16, 2011
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Register by: March 15, 2011
Wellness Passport


Careers in Massage Therapy

All skill levels are welcome for this lecture based program. Come prepared to learn about possible careers in Massage Therapy.

Date: April 1, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Register by: March 31, 2011
Wellness Passport

 

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