The clinic is an extension of theCentre for Sport & Exercise Education. Our teaching clinic provides an applied learning environment for our massage therapy students to practice their assessment, hands-on skills and post-treatment care with real clients.
Open to Camosun students, employees and the general public
We are pleased to offer the community affordable rates for treatments provided by ourMassage Therapy Diplomastudents under the supervision of an experienced Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in our campus clinics available at both Interurban (LACC 123) and Lansdowne (Fisher 208).
Appointment days and hours vary each term. Please contact us at massageclinic@camosun.ca, 250-370-4747or click the book online button below to see available appointments.
Note:As our students are not yet RMTs, wecannot acceptclients with current ICBC or WorkSafeBC claims and our treatmentscannot be submittedfor health insurance reimbursement.
Clinic Fees
Client | Fee |
---|---|
General Public | $20 |
Camosun Employee | $15 |
Camosun Student | $10 |
24-hour cancellation / No-show policy
Missed appointments prevent us from accommodating other clients and ensuring our students receive their required hours. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice and no-show appointments will becharged the full treatment rate.
Contact us to cancel or reschedule your appointment as soon as possible.
Note:±cannot acceptclients with current ICBC or WorkSafeBC claims. Our treatmentscannot be submittedfor health insurance reimbursement.
What to expect
- You will be treated by one of our Massage Therapy Diploma students under the supervision of a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).
- All appointments takebetween 60-75 minutes and include assessment, hands-on treatment and post-treatment homecare.
- As we are a teaching clinic, students may be joined by their RMT clinical instructor at times during your treatment.
- On your first visit, please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check-in and fill out your client intake form unless you have already been able to complete itelectronically.
- We accept payment by cash, debit or credit.
Clinic policies
- èɰƵ practices a scent-free environment. Please refrain from using scented products prior to your appointment.
- Please silence/turn-off cell phones upon entrance to our clinic and for the duration of your treatment.
- In consideration of our student therapists, please adhere to our24 hour Cancellation / No-Show Policyand notify the clinic as soon as possible for any cancellations or changes.
Community In-reach / Outreach
We offer community in-reach and outreach opportunities. This provides our students experience with diverse clientele and working environments.
In-reach
In addition to offering student, staff and public appointments, our Lansdowne Clinic provides space for our massage therapy students to offer treatments to participants within community organizations including but not limited to:
MOVE Adapted Fitness: an independent registered non-profit society whose vision is to provide accessible and therapeutic exercise to empower people of all physical abilities to experience the enjoyment of moving through life.
Umbrella Society:an organization that providessupport to individuals, and their loved ones, struggling with substance use issues. This organization embraces Communities and supports all those affected by substance use and concurrent mental health challenges.
University of Victoria Vikes: Athletes in summer sports (swimming, rowing, baseball, track, and golf) will be receiving treatments from our Massage Therapy students to optimize their performance.
Outreach
Our students provide treatments at external locations such as geriatric facilities, long-term care, medical rehab facilities, sporting events and other facilities that allow for patient treatment.
If you are interested in establishing an in-reach or outreach opportunity, please contact our clinic manager for further details atmassageclinic@camosun.ca.
Interested in earning a diploma in Massage Therapy?
Our applied program prepares students to become Registered Massage Therapists.
Contact information
Massage Therapy Clinic
Contact us to book an appointment
Campus location
Interurban Campus:
Liz Ashton Campus Centre, room 123
4461 Interurban Rd
Victoria, BC V9E 2C1
Lansdowne Campus:
Fisher Building, room 208
3100 Foul Bay Rd
Victoria, BC V8P 5J2
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