Healthy Essence, the student-run massage clinic at Ivy Tech Community College’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 Ivy Tech 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.