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.
Hot Stone Massage:
Stone massage is a form of bodywork that involves the application of heated stones to the body during deep tissue 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.
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.
Reflexology:
Reflexology involves the controlled application of pressure on specific points of the feet and hands in order to provide stimulation which will enhance the energy and vitality to the associated organs and systems of the body. This system is a stimulation of the neural pathways from a reflex point in the foot or hand. Through the central nervous system and out through motor neurons to a muscle or gland which receives the impulse. This pathway is called a reflex arc. Reflexology removes waste deposits from the feet or hands, removes congestion and blockages from energy pathways, balances the polarity of the body, improves circulation, normalizes organ and gland function and relaxes the whole system.
Health & Fitness Lab Appointment Procedures:
All scheduling is done in person at the Health & Fitness Lab, Room 20A, located in the Preston Center. Appointments must be paid for at the time they are made. Payment may be made in person or over the phone using a credit card.
The Health & Fitness Lab accepts the following payment types: Cash, Check, and VISA & Mastercard.
Payment is non-refundable. However, if you cancel your appointment at least 24 hours in advance, we will reschedule you. If for some reason you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment, you may find someone to take your place.
Call us at: (270)745-6531 to make your appointment (using a credit card only).
For all Fitness Service appointments. Arrive at your appointment prepared to exercise unless otherwise instructed not to. Your attire should be loose fitting (i.e. t-shirt, shorts) and you should be wearing close toed sport shoes. Please call our office if you have any questions.
You may be instructed to provide us a medical clearance note from your family physician. If so, it may be faxed to us at (270) 745-6543.
If you are interested in receiving a massage through the Health & Fitness Lab and this is the first time you will make an appointment, please fill out the required massage questionnaire and bring it with you when you come to make an appointment. Massage Form.pdf
If you fail to make your appointment on time the time missed (up to 20 mins.) will be subtracted from your scheduled time, if you show up 20minutes or more late for your appointment, your appointment will be forfeited. If you miss your appointment, without rescheduling with 24 hours notice, you appointment will be forfeited.
*Gift Certificates are available for purchase, all gift certificates must be redeemed within one year from the date of purchase. After one year, gift certificates and their associated value will be forfeited.*
