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We know that stress can take its toll on the body, and we want to provide you with a healthy way to relax and unwind! Our resident-licensed Massage Therapists are here to assist!
These offerings are conveniently held in the Fitness and Wellness Office of the IMA. Whether you’re loosening up with a massage after a workout or just needing to take some time for yourself, we’ve got you covered!
Program Benefits
- Reduction of physical and mental stress
- Improvement of immune functionality
- Reduction of body pain and muscle inflammation
Hours
| Day | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Denise |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Denise |
Pricing
| Session Type | Student Rate | Non-Student Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 25 minutes | $35.00 | $45.00 |
| 50 minutes | $70.00 | $90.00 |
The Massage Clinic accepts the following forms of payment:
- VISA (credit or debit)
- MasterCard (credit or debit)
- DISCOVER (credit or debit)
- American Express (credit or debit)
- Husky Card funds (not dining money)
- Checks
- Departmental budget numbers
We do not accept any forms of insurance as form of payment for massage appointments.
Meet our Massage Therapist!
Denise
Denise has lived in Seattle for decades and received her massage training and license here. She has been an athlete all her life and has worked through various injuries; thus, she understands dealing with the stress they can create! She enjoys helping people move towards better health, movement, and quality of life. As a child, Denise was taught to be a no-pain-no-gain kind of athlete; but is not a no-pain-no-gain kind of massage therapist! She’ll work with you for a personalized session, using typical Swedish and other specialty techniques to help you find relaxation and relief. She makes a point to share information with clients to help empower them with self-treatment tools. Fun fact: Denise speaks some Spanish and has lived in multiple Spanish-speaking countries! Please note that massage with Denise is clothed.
Expectations
- Clients are responsible for arriving on time for their sessions. The massage therapist is only obligated to wait five minutes for you to arrive. After that, the massage therapist is not required to lead the remaining time of the session, and the session may be lost.
- Sessions must be canceled or re-scheduled no less than 7 days in advance. Sessions are non-refundable.
- Clients are welcome to book sessions back-to-back! Maximum two consecutive sessions at a time.
- Massage is available to all Rec members!
- We do not accept tips.
- Sessions are clothed.
- Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. The therapist has full authority to determine what feels inappropriate and to end the session at any time. Failure to comply with the therapist may result in the termination of your Rec membership and other appropriate actions as warranted.
- For any additional questions, please e-mail the Fitness and Wellness Team at recfitwell@uw.edu.
Refund Policy
- All appointments are nontransferable.
- Clients who are late to their appointment will only receive services during the remaining time of the session. Sessions will not be extended.
- Clients forfeit an appointment canceled or rescheduled less than 7 days prior to their appointment start time.*
If you know you can no longer attend an appointment, you are expected to cancel your appointment and submit a refund request if you would like to be reimbursed. Refunds are not granted if the appointment is canceled less than 7 days prior to the start time of their appointment.
To cancel an appointment:
- Log into the member portal by clicking Sign In in the upper right corner of the window.
- Click your name (should have replaced Sign In in the upper right corner), and select Profile.
- Select Program Registrations from the menu below your name, ID number, and Eligibility.
- In the Upcoming tab, find the appointment you would like to cancel, click the three dots to the right of the appointment listing, and select Cancel Registration.
*If an injury/illness/emergency occurs that prevents the client from attending an appointment, the client must cancel their appointment and submit a refund request prior to the appointment start time to be eligible for a refund.
Disclaimer
Your health and well-being are important to us at UW Recreation. The purpose of this disclaimer and notice is to make you conscious of the potential risks connected with any exercise, physical fitness, training, and/or massage program to help you make an informed decision as to whether or not you should participate in these types of activities.
UW Recreation recommends that you obtain a comprehensive physical examination and consult with a licensed physician before beginning this or any exercise program. When participating in this massage program, there is the possibility of physical injury or illness due to exposure to infectious diseases, including COVID-19. If you engage in this program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release UW Recreation from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown.
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