Massage can improve overall health, enhance fitness training, reduce pain, aid in rehabilitation, and promote relaxation. UIC Campus Recreation and Wellbeing massage therapy services are available to students, UIC Campus Recreation and Wellbeing members and non-members. Massage Therapy is available at the Student Recreation Center (737 S. Halsted St.). Individuals seek massage therapy for many different reasons but the benefits of massage therapy include: Enhanced healing of overworked or injured muscles, Relief of muscle spasms, chronic pain, and tension, Increased flexibility or joint mobility, General relaxation, Reduction of physical or mental fatigue, Increased circulation of blood and lymph fluids, Increased athletic performance, Enhanced flow of vital life energy (chi), For many people, massage is a form of stress management or a way to become more connected to their bodies. The FitWell Center offers a wide range of therapeutic massage services in a quiet, private setting. Each session begins with a discussion with the participant. Our massage therapists have completed more than 500 hours of training, attended a nationally accredited school and hold an Illinois license to practice massage. They combine their knowledge of massage with information provided by the participant to create a unique session every time. Various types of massage typically are blended together in a single session: Swedish, Deep muscle, Myofascial release, Trigger point, Acupressure, Sports massage, Chair massage.