Massage Therapy
Join Us for Massage Mondays in the FitWell Center
Need some relaxation after a stressful weekend? Sign up for a 15-minute chair massage with our certified massage therapist, Gaelle Simmonds. Availability will be on a first come, first serve basis. Appointments can be made between the hours of 4-7pm on Mondays only. Massages will be held at the FitWell Center.
Appointment fees
Students $5 (15 minutes)
Faculty/Staff/Alumni $5 (15 minutes)
Join Us for Tranquil Tuesdays in the Bird Nest
Need a little stress relief after a strenuous workout or a long day? Sign up for a 30-minute table massage appointment with our certified massage therapist, Michelle Nakamura. Availability will be on a first come, first serve basis. Appointments can be made between the hours of 4-7pm on Tuesdays only. Massages will be held at the Bird Nest.
Appointment fees
Students $20 (30 minutes)
Faculty/Staff/Alumni $25 (30 minutes)
For All Appointments
- Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the appointment start time to check in and fill out any paperwork or payment information
- To make an appointment, please call 310-338-3049 or stop by the FitWell Center
- Appointments must be made in advance. You can make an appointment on the day of if availability exists.
- Methods of payment include: cash, check, student account, visa or mastercard.
- Massages available during the academic school year.
Meet the Massage Therapists...
Gaelle Simmonds - Certified Massage Therapist
Gaelle is a certified, licensed and insured massage therapist. In addition to seated massages (chair), she also specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy and Thai (assisted stretching) massage, and has been practicing both table and seated massage in the Los Angeles area for approximately 9 years.
Michelle Nakamura (Skye)- Certified Massage Therapist
Skye is a certified, licensed and insured massage therapist. Along with table massages, Skye also specializes in Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Polarity, chair massage, and hot stone massages.
She has been practicing in the Los Angeles area for 11 years.
FAQ's
What should I wear?
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.
What will the table massage be like?
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.
Can I request the type of massage/technique?
Absolutely! Techniques used: Acupressure, percussion, compressions, and stretching.