Massage
Therapy
Methodist Hospital Appointments
Acupuncture
and massage therapy services will no longer be available in the Gibbs
Recreation & Wellness Center beginning May 12th, 2012. Methodist Wellness Services and the
American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine have agreed to honor the
Rice rates and provide massage therapy and acupuncture services at their
Methodist Hospital location. You will be required to fill out new
paperwork at this location. Call 713-441-5980 for appointments. Be
sure to inform them that you are a current Rice student or employee. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
Methodist Hospital Outpatient Location
6445 Main St., Floor 23, Houston, TX 77030 [map]
Call 713-441-5980 to schedule an appointment.
Methodist Hospital Website
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Rice
Students
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Rice
Employees
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Chair Massage
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$10/15 min.
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$15/15 min.
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Swedish Massage
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$45/hour
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$60/hour
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Deep Tissue Massage
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$50/hour
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$60/hour
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Sports Massage
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$50/hour
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$60/hour
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The Zone
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$30/40 min.
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$40/40 min.
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Hot Stone Massage
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$60/hour
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$70/hour
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Pre-Natal Massage
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$45/hour
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$60/hour
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Wellness Center Appointments
Artie
Jo Wilson, Licensed Massage Therapist
Massage therapy has many important health benefits and
should be considered an integral component of your personal wellness plan.
It also feels good!
Massages are offered by appointment only to all Rice
students, staff, faculty and their dependents.
Please call (713) 348-5194 (ext. 2) to
schedule an appointment for you or a friend!
Spring 2012 Hours
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fridays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Student Pricing
(& dependents)
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Staff / Faculty
Pricing (& dependents)
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Chair Massage
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$10.00 / 15 mins.
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Chair Massage
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$15.00 / 15 mins.
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Swedish Massage
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$45.00 / hour
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Swedish Massage
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$60.00 / hour
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Deep Tissue
Massage
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$50.00 / hour
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Deep Tissue
Massage
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$60.00 / hour
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Sports Massage
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$50.00 / hour
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Sports Massage
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$60.00 / hour
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The Zone
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$30.00 / 40 mins.
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The Zone
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$40.00 / 40 mins.
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Hot Stone Massage
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$60.00 / hour
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Hot Stone Massage
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$70.00 / hour
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Pre-Natal Massage
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$45.00 / hour
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Pre-Natal Massage
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$60.00 / hour
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Aromatherapy
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Included in
pricing
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Aromatherapy
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Included in
pricing
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* For more
information on any of the above massage items, call (713) 348-5194. * Payments accepted: Cash, Checks, Credit Cards, Gift
Certificates and Prepaid Massage Cards. Credit Card payments for
massage will be processed by The Methodist Hospital - Wellness Services
(TMH-MWS) * One does not need be a member of the Rice Recreation Center to
take advantage of Wellness Center services.
Appointment Policies:
Appointment
cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of scheduled
appointment time.
50%
fee (based on price of massage or acupuncture) will be assessed for failure
to cancel or a missed appointment.
$25.00
fee will be assessed for returned personal checks.
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Does your
department need to relax? Want to reward your co-workers?
The
Wellness Center provides departmental chair massage on location to the Rice
community! Our licensed massage therapist is available to come to your office
to help alleviate stress and back, neck and shoulder pain. Pricing is $60
per hour with a minimum reservation of 2 hours (total time). Please call
(713) 348-5194 (ext. 2) for more information or to inquire about booking this
service. *(30 minutes will be assessed for travel to and
from location. Actual massage time would be 30 minutes less than total time.
Massage hour may be split into 4 - 15 minute massages per person or less to
accommodate more people.)
Would you like
to be rewarded for getting a massage?
The
Wellness Center now offers prepaid massage cards to Rice students who plan to
frequent our massage services. Purchase a $50 card and get 5 minutes of free
massage ... purchase a $100 card and get 10 free minutes ... purchase a $150
card and get 15 free minutes. These cards and gift certificates are a great
gift for someone special. You can purchase them with cash, check or credit
card. Come to the Wellness Center or call us for more details. *Prepaid Massage Cards have a printed expiration date. Currently,
prepaid massage cards are not available for purchase for faculty and staff.
Give the Gift
of Wellness
Wellness
Bucks (Gift Certificates) may be purchased to be used in the Wellness Center or
the Recreation Center. They may be redeemed by Rice students, faculty and
staff for Massage, Acupuncture, Pro Shop Items, Fitness Assessments, Personal
Training and more! Call us at (713) 348-5194 (ext. 2) for more
information. *Gift Certificates and Wellness
Bucks have a printed expiration date.
Try the
40-Minute Zone Massage
No
time for a full hour massage? De-stress with
this 40-minute table massage focusing on specific areas of concern that is
designed to maximize relaxation in a minimum amount of time. Using a
combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage techniques, the Zone massage is
enhanced with lotion to warm the muscles and soothe the therapist's strokes,
heated massage stones, warmed moist towels and soothing therapeutic
aromatherapy.
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Chair
Massage: This 15-minute,
fully-clothed massage is performed while the client sits on a forward-facing
massage chair. Massage concentration primarily targets tension in
shoulders, neck and back.
Swedish
Massage: A full
hour-long table massage characterized by long strokes, friction and kneading
of the muscles. Swedish
massage is largely used for stress reduction and to improve circulation.Enhanced
with lotion to warm the muscles and smooth the therapist's strokes, heated
massage stones, warmed moist towels and soothing aromatherapy.
Deep
Tissue Massage / Sports Massage: An hour-long
therapeutic massage that can help relieve chronic pain by targeting
constricted, sore muscle tissue. This is a beneficial massage for
athletes and those needing relief from muscle strain and misuse. Enhanced with lotion to warm
the muscles and smooth the therapist's strokes, heated massage stones, warmed
moist towels and soothing aromatherapy.
Hot Stone Massage: Goes beyond the
physical benefits of a typical massage, it allows for a more balanced and
centered state of well-being. This hour-long massage includes smooth,
heated basalt stones and Swedish Massage technique to help release muscle and
joint tension, creating a deep state of relaxation. Enhanced with lotion
to warm the muscles and smooth the therapist's strokes, warmed moist towels
and soothing aromatherapy.
The
Zone: No
time for a full massage? De-stress with this treatment designed to
maximize relaxation in a minimum amount of time. This 40-minute table massage
includes a combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue Massages. Enhanced
with lotion to warm the muscles and smooth the therapist's strokes, heated
massage stones, warmed moist towels and soothing aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy: Application
of "essential oils" to the skin or with an air diffuser during the
course of a massage session. Aromatherapy oils enhance therapeutic effects of
massage therapy. (Included in all
table massages)
Pre-Natal
Massage: This
hour-long pregnancy massage calms the nervous system, providing much needed
rest and relaxation with Swedish Massage technique that is safe during all
trimesters. It can also help relieve depression, fatigue and anxiety
caused by hormonal changes.
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