Recovery & Stress Reduction Services
Below, you'll find all our Recovery Services. These services will be in our new Mind, Body, and Recovery Studio, located on the second floor of the Recreation Center. For any questions regarding these services, please contact healthy@rice.edu.
Stretch & Recovery Packages
Our recovery practitioner will work with you to identify tightness, dysfunction, and imbalances in the body, and work with different techniques such as active release therapy, myofascial release, lymphatic massage, PNF stretching, and instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulation to help restore the areas of dysfunction and pain.
| Sessions/Packages | Student | Non-Student Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single 55 min. Session | $65.00 | $75.00 | $85.00 |
| Package 1: (3) 55 min Sessions | $180.00 | $210.00 | $240.00 |
| Package 2: (6) 55 min Sessions | $348.00 | $408.00 | $468.00 |
| Package 3: (12) 55 min Sessions | $672.00 | $792.00 | $912.00 |
Location: Mind, Body, and Recovery Studio
Steps to schedule:
1. Please fill out our Recovery Registration Form using this link: Recovery Registration Form
2. Once you've filled out the above form, please purchase your sessions using this link: Purchase Recovery Sessions
*Please note: Rice Recovery & Restoration sessions and packages purchased will expire 1 year from the date of purchase. All stretch sessions and packages are non-refundable.
3. Our staff will reach out to schedule your session after they receive your form and payment. Please complete the intake form and purchase your sessions beforehand.
Meet our Recovery Practitioner: Kai Yoshinaga
Kai believes recovery is a partnership. As the Recovery Practitioner at Rice Recreation, he helps clients unlock their mobility and move beyond pain. With a foundation built at the Asia Pacific Massage Institute, Kai is a licensed massage therapist and instructor in Texas. He brings a dynamic blend of clinical expertise and a personal touch to his work, guiding clients to take an active role in their own healing journey.
When he's not on campus, Kai stays connected to his community by volunteering with Open Gate Homeless Ministries. He also finds joy in cooking, traveling, writing, and collecting rocks.
Massage Therapy
We’re excited to introduce Massage Therapy at Rice Health and Well-Being; your new space to unwind, recover, and refuel. Whether you’re looking to ease sore muscles, reduce stress, or simply take a moment for yourself, our professional massage services are here to support your health and well-being. Available for Rice faculty, staff, students, and community members, our sessions are designed to help you feel your best, so you can show up with energy, focus, and resilience in every part of your life.
| Sessions | All Rice | Non-Rice Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single 50-min Massage Therapy Session | $50 | $65 | $75 |
Location: Relaxation Wing in the Mind, Body, and Recovery Studio
Steps to schedule:
1. Please fill out our Massage Therapy Intake Form using this link: Coming soon!
2. Once you've filled out the above form, please purchase your sessions using this link: Coming soon!
*Please note: Rice Massage Therapy sessions and packages purchased will expire 1 year from the date of purchase. All sessions are non-refundable.
3. Our staff will reach out to schedule your session after they receive your form and payment. Please complete the intake form and purchase your sessions beforehand.
Meet our Massage Therapist: Sydney Guy
Hi, I'm Sydney! I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 10 years of experience, and I've had the joy of working as both an instructor and business owner in the field. I'm passionate about all things health, wellness, and holistic living, and I love helping others feel their absolute best. When I'm not in the wellness space, you can find me outdoors hiking new trails across Texas or planning my next big adventure as a travel agent.
Chair Massages for Rice Faculty and Staff
Take a break and relieve some stress with our 15-minute chair massages offered at Rice Rec! Life can get busy, but your well-being matters. Our 15-minute chair massages are a quick and effective way to relax, ease muscle tension, and reset your mind.
Location: Mind, Body, and Recovery Studio
Pricing: FREE for Rice faculty and staff
Dates and Times: By appointment only, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- October 17
- October 31
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW BEFORE SCHEDULING:
- Available dates will not show on the appointment calendar until 14 days before the date. (Example: Friday, Dec. 20, available appointments will be available to book on Friday, Dec. 6.) If no appointments are showing within the 14-day period, all available appointments are booked.
- Available appointments will close 24 hours in advance.
- Participants will check in with the front desk and then proceed upstairs to the Mind, Body, and Recovery Studio. The massage therapist will meet the participant by the elevator.
Please use the following link to schedule your chair massage: Chair Massage Scheduler
Late Policy / Cancellation Policy for Recovery Services
All participants are responsible for arriving in a timely manner to their sessions. It is required by policy for the individual conducting the assessment to wait 10 minutes beyond the scheduled start time before the session is forfeited. If a client's session begins late due to the person’s late arrival, the staff member continues with the session and ends at the scheduled time.
Except in the event of an emergency, a minimum of 24 hours' notice is required for cancellation. Failure to cancel within 24 hours or failure to show up for a session will result in a forfeit of the session. Exceptions will only be made in the case of a medical emergency accompanied by a doctor's note.