Western Kentucky University

Massage Services

Health & Fitness Lab

Fitness Services

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    Group Fitness Schedule
    Trainings & Certifications
    Instructional Programs

 Massage Therapy

  • Massage Services
    Swedish Massage
    Deep Tissue Massage
    Hot Stone Massage
    Myofascial Release
    Chair Massages

Nutritional Counseling

Appointment Procedures

Hours of Operation:

Beginning 05/13/2013
Monday - Thursday
8:00am -4:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm

Contact Information:

1906 College Heights Blvd #11097
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101
o: (270) 745-6531
f: (270)745-6534
e: health.fitness@wku.edu

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Massage Services

 Swedish Massage:

This system of massage employs movements that are slow and gentle. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation while promoting health & well-being. Swedish massage refers to a collection of techniques designed primarily to to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. The goal of Swedish Massage is to speed the venous return of un-oxygenated blood and toxins for the extremities. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management.

Price Students Faculty/Staff Community
30 Minutes $25.00 $32.00 $40.00
60 Minutes $35.00 $47.00 $55.00
90 Minutes $50.00 $67.00 $75.00

Deep Tissue:

The term deep tissue massage refers to various regimens or massage styles that are directed toward the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia. In most deep tissue massage techniques the aim is to affect the various layers of fascia that support muscle tissues and loosen bonds between the layers of connective tissue. This system is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles. Deep tissue massage helps release muscle congestion and relaxes muscle tissue.

Price Students Faculty/Staff Community
30 Minutes $30.00 $37.00 $45.00
60 Minutes $40.00 $52.00 $60.00
90 Minutes $55.00 $72.00 $80.00

 

Hot Stone:

Stone massage is a form of bodywork that involves the application of heated stones to the body during swedish massage. This system of massage stimulates the circulatory system. softens and relaxes muscles, helps to release toxins, induces a state of deep relaxation, relieves pain and muscle spasms, and creates a feeling of peacefulness.

Price Students Faculty/Staff Community
60 Minutes $45.00 $57.00 $65.00

 

Myofascial Release:

Myofascial Release is a form of bodywork that uses stretches, holds, rocking motions to release the fascia (fascia is a structure of connective tissue that surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, binding some structures together, while permitting others to slide smoothly over each other). This method can help clients with movement restrictions, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, and upper and lower back pain, and persistent headaches. Because of modesty issues, women need to wear a two piece bathing suit and men need to wear gym shorts/swimming trunks. Please do not apply any lotion on the day of your appointment.

Price Students Faculty/Staff Community
90 Minutes $75.00 $87.00 $100.00

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Meet Our Licensed Massage Therapists:

 

Mark:Mark

Mark has been on the WKU Health & Fitness Lab's Massage Therapy staff for over a year now. A local resident of Bowling Green, Mark graduated from Natural Health Institute in 2011 to become a Licensed Massage Therapist. While attending NHI he studied a range of different massage therapy applications. His integrative method of massage is rooted in the principles of the late Janet Travell M.D., a pioneer of the myofascial approach to managing muscle and connective tissue pain. Mark is actively studying massage to gain an understanding of the body and it's natural healing process. Here at the Health and Fitness Lab he offers Swedish, Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release services.

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 Last Modified 1/28/13