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Need a little stress relief after a strenuous workout or a long day in class? Join us for 25 min. Relax in the Rec!

Appointments & Cost

Relax in the Rec occurs every Monday and Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm starting on Wednesday, September 7th.

  • Students: $30 
  • Faculty / Staff: $35

Make an Appointment for a Massage

Sign up on BRC Online Web Portal under "Programs," or contact the FitWell Center at 310.338.3049 for assistance. 

Massage Appointment Policies

  • Due to the popularity of our Relax in the Rec program, relax in the rec are non-refundable/transferrable AND are not able to be rescheduled. Massages are limited to (2) 25-minute sessions a month OR (1) 50-minute sessions-by purchasing (2) 25-minute sessions in a row. 
  • Please arrive five minutes prior to your scheduled appointment in order to check in and fill out necessary paperwork.
  • Appointments must be made more than 24 hours in advance. You can schedule an appointment on the day of if availability exists-to do so please stop by the FitWell Center, first floor of the Burns Recreation Center.
  • Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing or workout clothes. If you would like the therapist to focus on your legs, please wear shorts to the appointment.

  • Table massage includes an upper (back, shoulders, neck) and lower (legs) body massage performed by a licensed massage therapist. The client may voluntarily remove clothing for the upper body portion if preferred. You can request light, medium, or deep pressure, even hand reflexology and scalp massage.

  • Absolutely. Techniques used include Acupressure, percussion, compressions, and stretching.