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Massage
Therapy
Are
you stressed out?
Are
you having trouble sleeping?
Are
your muscles tense all the time?
Do
you need help relaxing?
If
you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you may
want try therapeutic massage.
The
Student Health and Wellness Center will start offering the services of
a nationally certified massage therapist who will be available
by appointment. Hopkins students are eligible for
services.
What
is massage and how can it help me?
Massage is
a systematic manual application of pressure
and movement of the muscles and connective tissues of the body,
used to reduce tension and stress, improve circulation, aid the
healing of muscle and other soft tissue injuries, control pain,
enhance sleep, and promote general well-being. Massage
techniques have been practiced in
both Eastern and Western cultures for thousands of years.
The word "massage" itself is derived from the Arabic
word "mass'h" - to press gently.
There are
a variety of massage techniques. We will be offering
general relaxation massage (known as Swedish massage) and a
therapeutic massage called deep tissue massage, which is more
muscle specific.
Though research is limited, some studies show that
massage may
also benefit a variety of medical conditions including anxiety,
asthma, chronic headache, and back pain.
Be sure
to discuss pertinent medical problems with a health care provider. Massage should not be used as a
substitute for medical care. Any contraindications should also
be reviewed.
What
should I expect on my first visit?
The
massage session is given in a relaxing and safe
environment.
The
massage therapist will start by asking you questions about your
health, pain you are experiencing, and stresses in your life in
order to determine the goals of the session.
The
massage therapist will then leave the room so that you may
undress to your comfort level. Muscle relaxation can be
done full clothed, if preferred.
The
massage will take place on a padded massage table and a sheet is
draped over you the entire time. As the therapist works, only
the area being massaged will be uncovered. An odorless
hypoallergenic massage cream is typically used.
If
there are any areas you would like worked on more or if you are
feeling discomfort, please let the therapist know.
At
the end of the session, the therapist will leave the room so
that you can get dressed. You will be in a deeply relaxed state,
so you should be careful when you get up to dress. It may take a
short while to be fully alert.
Scheduling
Information
To
schedule an appointment, call (410) 516-8270 or stop by the JHU
Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) in the AMR2 building
on the Homewood campus. Appointments vary but generally are available all day on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
The cost is
$50 for a 1 hour massage, $30 for a 1/2 hour massage. These costs are subject to change. Submit
payment by cash or check at the time of your appointment. Gift
certificates are available.
If you
need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please provide 24
hour notice by calling (410) 516-8270.
The
location of the massage therapy has recently changed to the
bottom floor of Levering, below the Glass pavillion. Enter
the building at the door below the Glass pavillion. After
entering the building, walk straight and look for signs for
Massage. Take a left down the first hallway. The
Massage room will be straight ahead.
Please
bring payment and your student ID with you.
Massage
Therapists' Biographies
 Emily
La Bathe is a certified, licensed massage therapist and a
member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
She is a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage and received a
Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of
Maryland at College Park. Ms. La Bathe has worked at the
University of Maryland Health Center for 10 years. She also
has a private practice with offices in Towson and Takoma Park, Maryland.
Jeanne Lindsay completed a biology degree from Clemson
University
before deciding to attend massage therapy school at the Southeastern
School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy in upstate South
Carolina. She has been practicing neuromuscular massage
therapy since 1998 and is a member of the American Massage Therapy
Association. During her six years of private practice in
Clemson, South Carolina, she enjoyed working with student and
professional athletes for injury prevention and treatment.
Jeanne recently married and moved to Maryland. Her hobbies
include stained glass, quilting, gardening, and taking her dogs for
hikes.
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