Massage Services
A Concorde massage therapy student, is available to give massages to UTHSC students, UTHSC staff and Baptist students at no charge if the recipient is willing to complete an on-line evaluation survey after the massage.
***BeginningWednesday, September 9, 2009, Sherry Miller, massage therapy student, is available to give massages. ***Contact Sherry directly for an appointment by e-mailing her at Devine5291@yahoo.com.
Be sure to leave your name, phone number, the best time to contact you, and the type of massage appointment you are requesting. If you do not get scheduled, your name and number will be placed on a waiting list and you may get called if there is a cancellation. PLEASE DO NOT CALL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES.
This service is very popular and not everyone who calls can be scheduled. Please be patient with the student when you are attempting to get an appointment.
Chair massages - 15 minute relaxation
Table massages for 30 or 60 minutes
LOCATION: University Health Services
910 Madison Avenue, Suite 922
By appointment only
As you set new health goals for the year, remember just how much you get from regular massage. A short list of massage benefits includes:
- Stress reduction
- Improved circulation
- Enhanced digestion
- Improved range of motion
- Relaxation of tense muscles
- Enhanced detoxification
Massage helps your body function optimally. For instance, if you experience stressful situations, you tend to hold that stress in tensed muscles. Massage works to relax the tension so your body's functions can return to normal. Overall, massage does so much to help your body function at its best... and it may be the most enjoyable way to improve your health. Be sure to make regular massage sessions a big part of your health plan this year!
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A new season... and a new reason to get your next massage! Much of the news on health lately has been focused on the spread of the latest strain of the swine flu. This issue covers how you can boost your immune system and improve your odds of avoiding illness. Other steps you can take to stay healthy include providing yourself with a nutritious diet, drinking plenty of pure water to help flush toxins from your system, and getting an adequate amount of rest. A recent study indicated that getting at least seven hours of sleep each night reduces the likelihood of getting sick. (And studies show massage can help you to get better sleep.) Some nutritionists recommend supporting your immune system by increasing your intake of probiotics (the good microorganisms that live in your intestinal tract), such as acidophilus. According to information found online at nih.gov, “Friendly bacteria are vital to proper development of the immune system, to protection against microorganisms that could cause disease, and to the digestion and absorption of food and nutrients.” Read the rest of this issue to see the many ways massage can support your immune system and keep you healthy!
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Contact UHS
910 Madison Ave. Suite 922
Memphis, Tennessee 38163
Phone: 901-448-5630
Fax: 901-448-7255
