Healthy Essence, the student-run massage clinic at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios’s Fort Wayne campus, will open to the public this semester from Sept. 18 to Dec. 9. Students from the Therapeutic Massage program will provide hour-long full-body relaxation massages. The following hours are available by appointment:

First 8-Weeks (Sept. 18 through Oct. 14):

DAY AVAILABILITY
Monday (9 am to 1 pm) 9:30 am, 11:30 am
Tuesday (9 am to 1 pm) 9:30 am, 11:30 am
Wednesday (9 am to 9 pm) 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Friday (9 am to 3 pm) 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm
Saturday (9 am to 3 pm) 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm

Second 8-Weeks (Oct. 23 through Dec. 9):

DAY AVAILABILITY
Wednesday (9 am to 9 pm) 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Friday (9 am to 3 pm) 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm
Saturday (9 am to 3 pm) 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm

The clinic will be closed for fall break (Oct. 16 through Oct. 23), and for Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 23 through Nov. 26).

Massages are $30 for the community and $25 for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios employees and students, military personnel, and those 55 and older. The clinic accepts payment in cash and credit card. Tips are not accepted, but clients can donate to a charity chosen by the students.

To make an appointment, call 260-480-2094. Note: Clients are permitted to schedule no more than two massages per month.

About Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµios has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.