Massage Therapy
Open Monday- Friday 9 AM- 4:30 PM
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 370, 403 210-9355
Treat body and soul to a massage. Did you know most health plans coverage massage therapy?
Massage Therapy at UHS is available to all students, staff, faculty and the public. It is not covered by Alberta Health, but is covered by most extended health plans. All students (Graduates, and undergraduates), staff and faculty have coverage for Massage Therapy.
Massage therapy is a modality of physical medicine (non-chemical) that is used as a primary or secondary method of treatment for dysfunction and to promote wellness in a healthy individual. It releases chronic tension and pain in muscles, improves circulation, increases flexibility in the joints and reduces mental and physical fatigue. Massage is also one of the best known antidotes for stress.
All new patients/clients are given an assessment on their first treatment. Forms can easily be filled out on the patient's arrival - this takes about 10 minutes, so please arrive a little early. Forms may also be downloaded and completed prior to a student's appointment. Click here for the massage release form. 
New: CranioSacral Therapy!
What is CST?
CST is a light touch treatment that will release tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction while improving whole body health and performance. Various tensions get absorbed by our bodies and slowly begin to tighten our muscles and potentially affect our brains and spinal cord. CST releases those tensions to allow the entire body to relax and self correct. With distinctive light touch techniquest to release restrictions, the central nervous system begins to free itself allowing elimination of pain and stress, strengthening resistance to disease and enhancing health and overall being.
What can CST have an effect on?
CST improves your body's ability to heal. It helps relieve a full spectrum of pain, illness and dysfunction, including:
- migraines and headaches
- chronic neck and back pain
- stress and tension related disorders
- motor coordination impairments
- brain and spinal cord injuries
- chronic fatigue syndrome
Book an appointment now with Gail!
Fees (Effective Nov 1, 2009)
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$75 for a Full session(approx. 55 minutes) Please note that all appointments requrie a full business day's notice for cancellations or full fees will be charged. |
Doctors Referral
In order for Massage to be covered by an extended Health Plan, the Patient Needs a Doctors Referral.
Gail Fleck, RMT
Gail has been practicing Massage Therapy since 1995 when she completed her training in Calgary, Alberta. She is a registered therapist with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta and continues to upgrade her skills each year.
Gail’s expertise lie in her ability to provide deep therapeutic massage that is specific to each client. She has had lots of experience working with athletes through her various work situations and has an extensive knowledge of rehabilitative massage and exercise. Gail skill set also includes Trigger Point Massage, Reflexology, On-Site / Chair Massage and Cranial Sacral Therapy.
Currently Gail is offering CranialSacral Therapy exclusively.
Mavis N. Wahl, RMT, SMT(C)
Mavis is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta and has been practicing full time since 1993. In 1995 Mavis became one of a select few nationally certified Sports Massage Therapist (SMT(C)). Mavis’ education started at the University of Calgary with a Science / Social Science degree. She continued on to Mount Royal College to attain a diploma in Massage Therapy and Athletic Therapy.
Mavis’ skills lay in deep tissue massage, myofascial release, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Sports Massage and acupressure, treating a range of injuries and conditions effectively.
Mavis has attended several major games world wide including three Olympics with the National Swim Team and the Gold Medal Women’s Hockey team. Her sports background and education has allowed her to work with high performance athletes and professional athletes to amateur and recreational athletes in a variety of sports.
Mavis maintains a private practice in downtown Calgary as well as proudly being Head MT at UHS for the past 10 years.
Yovo Yovchev, RMT
Yovo has a diploma in massage therapy and a Master's Degree in physiotherapy from the National Sports Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria in addition to an undergraduate degree in physical education. Yovo has many years experience working with athletes and the general population.
Judith Dornan, RMT
Judith is a registered massage therapist with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta.
She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Ontario. Judith also has a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from the University of British Columbia. She has previously had a practice in B.C.and Manitoba and has worked in a variety of settings with a diverse x-section of the population. Recently, Judith completed a course in Stone Massage (LST) and has plans to incorporate 'Stone work' into her practice.
Marcie Thompson, RMT
Marcie is a Registered Massage Therapist with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta and has been practicing full time since 2005.
She started her education at the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She continued on to the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage to attain a diploma in Massage Therapy (2200 hour program) and a specialized certificate in Sports Massage. She then attended Mount Royal College and received her Advanced Diploma in Athletic Therapy.
Marcie specializes in deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage and sports massage.
Marcie has attended international competitions with both the National Women's Hockey Team and the U22 Women's Hockey Team. She has also worked with many Olympians, and professional athletes (CFL, NLL and NHL)
Marcie is in her third season as the Massage Therapist for the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL.
