Department of Recreation

Massage

Treat yourself to a relaxing and therapeutic massage at the Health and Recreation Complex!  Our experienced massage therapists specialize in therapeutic, sports and stress relief massage therapy.

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Massage Sessions

Session HRC Member Cost Non-Member Cost
30 Minutes $30 $35
60 Minutes $50 $60
90 Minutes $70 $80

Ask James Jafari about deep tissue professional sports massage and pricing!

Meet Our Massage Therapists

James Jafari

James Jafari has been serving the Butler University campus since the HRC opened its doors August of 2006.  James is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, professionally trained and engaged in full-time private massage practice since 1999.  He specializes in Advanced Kinetic Sports Therapy (A.K.S.T.), Deep Tissue Therapeutic massage and Myofascial Release.  James utilizes the best of these and other modatlities as well such as Swedish, Thai, and Hot Stone techniques for his clients, tracks their progress and makes adjustments based on their feedback.  Whether his clients are athletes intent upon improved performance or recovering from an injury or individuals who simply realize that the benefits of massage include stress-relief, pain reduction and increased health and well-being, James always devotes his utmost toward the goal of each client's wellness.  He is also a dedicated father, husband, outdoorsman and martial artist and has never met a stranger!

Kimberly Vaillancourt

Kimberly Vaillancourt, a nationally certified massage therapist, is a graduate of Midwest Academy of Healing Arts. She finished in the top 5 percent of graduating classes. She specializes in Sports Massage, athletes of all levels, while also working with a variety of individuals catered to meet their specific needs.  Kimberly is a wife and mother of four children. She enjoys training for and competing in triathlons, working out, and playing all sports for fun. She takes pleasure in being challenged and enjoys everything massage therapy has to offer the body along with nutrition, training and personal well-being.

To schedule your massage please contact:
James Jafari at (317) 590-4048
or
Kimberly Vaillancourt at (317) 670-6399

Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to appointment or the full price of service will be charged.