Thank you for your interest in receiving a session at the KCCC Student Massage Clinic. Here are the essential details, so that you know what’s involved. Please read this thoroughly before calling to schedule your appointment.

As a part of the massage therapy program at Knox County Career Center, students are required to perform a number of massages on the public. In the Student Massage Clinic, which is supervised by a member of the teaching staff, students are able to develop their skills through practical experience.

• PURPOSE: This Clinic is part of the Massage Therapy Diploma Program at KCCC. Students in the Program are required to perform a certain number of massage sessions in the Clinic to gain valuable experience. These sessions are organized around your particular needs, and are based on the skills the students have at that particular point in their training.

• SESSION FORMAT: Each session will last one hour. At the beginning, your student therapist will review your health history, discuss your needs and preferences, and determine what type of session you would like to receive. During the session, they will ask for your feedback as appropriate. At the end, they will check in about your experiences of the session, and provide you with a brief feedback form to complete. This is an opportunity for you to receive a good massage session in a learning environment.  Your honest feedback is a valuable service; the students are not graded on your input, this is meant to improve their hands-on skills.

• ABOUT YOUR MASSAGE: You will have the opportunity to receive either: a full-body massage for general relaxation and wellness, or a more focused regional massage to one or two areas of the body. Students have been trained primarily in Swedish Massage, as well as other techniques that are are effective at releasing muscle tension and increasing well-being.

• SUPERVISION: Members of the KCCC Faculty will be present to supervise the work of your student therapist. Faculty may step in as appropriate to offer feedback to a student. Clients are assigned to a student at the beginning of each session by the Clinic Supervisor.

• TREATMENT SETTING: The Student Clinic is held in the KCCC Adult Education Building. The sessions are semi-private, which means that the cubicles where the students are working are individually surrounded and separated by curtains.  Students use full-sheet draping, which means your body will remain covered on the table at all times, except for the area being massaged.

• CLINIC ENVIRONMENT: We strive to provide a caring and relaxing environment for your massage experience. We ask that clients keep conversation with their student therapists focused on the details of the treatment, and that voices are kept at a quiet level.

• HEALTH STATUS: You are required to fill out a Health Questionnaire, and to read and sign the attached Client Consent Form. It is essential that you complete these completed forms before your intitial session. Your safety and well-being are primary concerns; this information allows us to determine whether there are existing conditions that are contraindicated for massage therapy.  If you are currently under a physician’s care, you are encouraged to consult with your provider before booking a massage session.

• SCHEDULING: All appointments must be booked in advance with the KCCC Adult Education Office. Call 740.393.2933 Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-6:30pm, or Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.

• COST: The cost of a clinic massage session is $30.00, payable by cash or check when you arrive for your appointment. By state law, students may not receive compensation for their work. (This includes gratuities.)

• SHOWING UP: There are a limited number of clinic days for our students, and their ability to complete their course requirements depends on clients showing up as scheduled. If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please give KCCC at least 24 hours advance notice.

• LATE ARRIVALS: If you are late for your massage appointment, you will receive a shorter session. There will be no credits or refunds given in the case of late arrivals.