Massage therapy is open to Faculty/ Staff/ UM Students and Community. Rates vary according to your status.  See Rate Chart.

Who Benefits From Massage Therapy? EVERYONE!
Stress is personal, whether you're an athlete training for the Olympics, working out to keep fit, or a student taking several classes and working a job too. Stress often manifests itself in headaches, cramps, back pain, and physical tension. Stress also leads to decreased energy and lower self-esteem, which may result in decreased productivity. Massage therapy reduces the effects of stress and improves your well-being.

What Is Therapeutic Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is a hands-on approach to good health. When specific massage techniques are applied to various muscle groups, the muscle fibers respond in a number of positive ways:
*Muscle cell circulation, metabolism and nutrition for repair and growth will be increased.
*Muscle fatigue will be eliminated more rapidly.
*Muscle soreness will be reduced.
*A state of mental and physical relaxation will be achieved in which repair, recovery and well-being will be enhanced.

Campus Recreation Intramural Services offers full treatment massages at theStudent Recreation and Fitness Center on an appointment basis.

Licensed Massage Therapists:
Angela C. Watkins is a graduate of Memphis Catholic High School, Christian Brothers University, and The Massage Institute of Memphis. As a Licensed Massage Therapist with four years of experience, she specializes in general and specific Swedish Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue Work, Stretches, and Sports Massage. She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

Massage Rates
Pay per session at entry counter use your receipt for verification with trainer.

Massage Gift Certificates can be bought by coming by the Recreation Center during regular hours. 

Massage History and General Information

UM Fitness Assessments

Contact Doug Landrum (678-1383)