Therapeutic Massage

TC3 Health Services is proud to offer massage therapy to the campus community. Massage therapy services are provided by Faith Kessler, LMT, LMSW of StressLessLab.

Why offer massage? According to the National College Health Assessment, stress is the number one reason for academic failure. TC3 Health Services is committed to supporting the academic mission of the campus community and strives to provide services that enhance student success. Therapeutic massage not only provides stress reduction, but also provides pain relief from muscle strain and fatigue.

People often request massage therapy services to relieve:

pain (neck, shoulders, arms, etc.)
headaches
stress
insomnia
general tension

Causes of Student Stress

Being a student means you have unique and specific stress inducers such as:

• Tests, papers, assignment deadlines, midterms and finals
• Pressure to make good grades
• Difficult courses
• Being away from home
• Uncomfortable, unfamiliar living arrangements
• Social pressures with meeting new people
• Feeling homesick, missing family support
• Managing your time for academics and social activities

Any one of the above can make you feel anxious, depressed or panicky. According to the American College Health Association, stress is still the number one obstacle to peak academic performance. Pressures from family, school, or yourself and your own expectations can exacerbate an already stressful situation.

Stress can show up in many different ways

• Impede concentration, making it hard to study or focus while in class
• Interfere with sleep, causing fatigue
• Cause muscle tension and pain...often in the neck, shoulders and lower-back
• Produce headaches
• Weaken the immune system making students more prone to illness
• Trigger irritability and negatively affect social relationships and interactions with instructors and peers
• Lead to anxiety and depression

One of the reasons people enjoy massage is because it involves caring and comfort and promotes a sense of empowerment. It's an important part of an overall stress management plan that helps you to let go and get a break from everything. All you have to do is come for your massage at the Health Center.

Where, When and How Much

Stop into room 118A or call TC3 Student Health Services at 844.8222, Ext. 4487 to ask questions or schedule an appointment.

Students with TC3 Health Insurance

Six FREE 30 Minute Massages

Students without TC3 Health Insurance

$25 for 30 Minutes or $50 for 60 Minutes

Students who pay themselves are eligible for a bonus after their fifth ½ hour massage– your sixth massage is FREE.

Keep your eyes open around campus for FREE chair massages on Mondays and raffles with the opportunity to win FREE massages.

Attention Parents!

Massage gift certificates are a great way to help your student cope with the stresses of college. Gift certificates are available for purchase for friends or colleagues.

For Faculty and Staff

We offer massage at the Health Center at reasonable rates and gift certificates are available. The price for massage at the TC3 Health Center is: $30 for 1/2 hour and $55 for an hour.

What to expect

Faith focuses her massage on your individual needs with the utmost care. Her goal is to get you to feel comfortable, safe and relaxed - helping you get the most out of your massage.

After filling out a brief health form, you'll enter a truly peaceful massage room. There is soft lighting, soothing ambience, and calming music to help your mind and body tune out everything else. Faith's professional massage table is lush and heated. You'll sink in and immediately begin to relax.

Before your massage

• Do not to eat a big meal 2 hours prior to your massage
• Wear casual clothing
• Disrobing is done in private
and you can undress to your comfort level.

During your massage

Your body will be covered with a clean sheet, only the area being massaged is uncovered.

Talk to Faith. tell her if you want more or less pressure, if you feel discomfort, or if there is a body area you want her to focus on.

Don't hesitate to voice your concerns or requests.

After your massage

Faith can help you with suggestions for keeping the sense of relaxation after your message experience.

• Deep Breathing
• Meditation and Visualization
• Stretching and Progressive Relaxation

Note: your skin and hair may have residual cream/oil after your massage.

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	What’s New Services Offered Hours of Operation After Hours Care Costs for Services Immunization Requirements Therapeutic Massage Insurance Information Student Forms Student Rights & Responsibilities Student Forms Good Samaritan Policy Health Education Programs Important Community Phone Numbers TC3 Health Center 170 North Street P.O. Box 139 Dryden, NY 13053 P: 607.844.8222 Ext. 4487 F: 607.844.6533 E-mail Us	Therapeutic Massage TC3 Health Services is proud to offer massage therapy to the campus community. Massage therapy services are provided by Faith Kessler, LMT, LMSW of StressLessLab. Why offer massage? According to the National College Health Assessment, stress is the number one reason for academic failure. TC3 Health Services is committed to supporting the academic mission of the campus community and strives to provide services that enhance student success. Therapeutic massage not only provides stress reduction, but also provides pain relief from muscle strain and fatigue. People often request massage therapy services to relieve: pain (neck, shoulders, arms, etc.) headaches stress insomnia general tension Causes of Student Stress Being a student means you have unique and specific stress inducers such as: • Tests, papers, assignment deadlines, midterms and finals • Pressure to make good grades • Difficult courses • Being away from home • Uncomfortable, unfamiliar living arrangements • Social pressures with meeting new people • Feeling homesick, missing family support • Managing your time for academics and social activities Any one of the above can make you feel anxious, depressed or panicky. According to the American College Health Association, stress is still the number one obstacle to peak academic performance. Pressures from family, school, or yourself and your own expectations can exacerbate an already stressful situation. Stress can show up in many different ways • Impede concentration, making it hard to study or focus while in class • Interfere with sleep, causing fatigue • Cause muscle tension and pain...often in the neck, shoulders and lower-back • Produce headaches • Weaken the immune system making students more prone to illness • Trigger irritability and negatively affect social relationships and interactions with instructors and peers • Lead to anxiety and depression One of the reasons people enjoy massage is because it involves caring and comfort and promotes a sense of empowerment. It's an important part of an overall stress management plan that helps you to let go and get a break from everything. All you have to do is come for your massage at the Health Center. Where, When and How Much Stop into room 118A or call TC3 Student Health Services at 844.8222, Ext. 4487 to ask questions or schedule an appointment. Students with TC3 Health Insurance Six FREE 30 Minute Massages Students without TC3 Health Insurance $25 for 30 Minutes or $50 for 60 Minutes Students who pay themselves are eligible for a bonus after their fifth ½ hour massage– your sixth massage is FREE. Keep your eyes open around campus for FREE chair massages on Mondays and raffles with the opportunity to win FREE massages. Attention Parents! Massage gift certificates are a great way to help your student cope with the stresses of college. Gift certificates are available for purchase for friends or colleagues. For Faculty and Staff We offer massage at the Health Center at reasonable rates and gift certificates are available. The price for massage at the TC3 Health Center is: $30 for 1/2 hour and $55 for an hour. What to expect Faith focuses her massage on your individual needs with the utmost care. Her goal is to get you to feel comfortable, safe and relaxed - helping you get the most out of your massage. After filling out a brief health form, you'll enter a truly peaceful massage room. There is soft lighting, soothing ambience, and calming music to help your mind and body tune out everything else. Faith's professional massage table is lush and heated. You'll sink in and immediately begin to relax. Before your massage • Do not to eat a big meal 2 hours prior to your massage • Wear casual clothing • Disrobing is done in private and you can undress to your comfort level. During your massage Your body will be covered with a clean sheet, only the area being massaged is uncovered. Talk to Faith. tell her if you want more or less pressure, if you feel discomfort, or if there is a body area you want her to focus on. Don't hesitate to voice your concerns or requests. After your massage Faith can help you with suggestions for keeping the sense of relaxation after your message experience. • Deep Breathing • Meditation and Visualization • Stretching and Progressive Relaxation Note: your skin and hair may have residual cream/oil after your massage.
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