Visit "What's New" regularly for information on current events, programs and other health related activities.
Professional Therapeutic Massage
Offered on Tuesdays: 9 AM to 11 AM
Fridays: 2 PM to 5 PM
Increased energy and alertness
Relief from muscle aches and pains
Reduced stress
More restful sleep
Relaxation
Smith Health Services has arranged for Nanci Newton and Janice Peterman, licensed massage therapists, to be at Health Services.
Cost: $20 for half an hour, $40 for one hour. Payment is due at the time of service; cash and checks accepted. To book an appointment, call ext. 2823. This is for students only.
Nanci Newton, LCMT
A 1998 graduate of The Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, MA ( 900 hr. intensive study )
Advanced training: providing massage and support during pregnancy, labor and post-partum as well as stress relief and pain management for those living with Cancer.
Faculty at Springfield Technical Community College in the Massage Therapy Program.
Owner of The Healing ZONE Therapeutic Massage in Hadley founded in 2000
A public school Band Director for 15 years prior to entering the field of Massage Therapy.
Janice Peterman, LCMT
2007 graduate of The Stillpoint School of Massage Therapy, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA (750 hr. intensive study)
Independent massage therapist working in Northampton and Hadley.
Advanced training: providing massage and support during pregnancy, labor and post-partum. Certified Infant Massage Instructor. Certified in heated stone massage.
A former small business owner for 15 years, National Ski Patroller for 5 years, horse trainer for 10 years prior to entering the field of Massage Therapy.
Health Workshops for Houses
(updated: November 6, 2008)
Health Services and Emily Nagoski, Director of Wellness Education, have planned workshops that will come to your house to present informally on the topic you request. It is anticipated these will usually occur during a 'tea' but if there is a more convenient time for your house, please let us know.
To request a workshop, please contact wellness@smith.edu with the following information, at least 2 weeks in advance:
1) workshop
2) date and time
3) preferred speaker
Topics to select from and speakers available include:
Discounted Contraceptive
Program Ended
Due to a
change in federal regulations, pharmaceutical companies are no longer providing
hormonal contraceptives at discount to college health services. Please discuss
this change with your provider.
Campus cost hike for birth control
Deficit Reduction Act
New Counseling Service Groups
See Counseling Service Groups for information on the new group counseling opportunities on campus.
Flu Vaccine Available
See News Alert for information on scheduling a flu vaccination at Health Services.
HIV Testing Expanded
See News Alert for information on the availability of HIV Testing at Health Services and useful resources.
HPV Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer
See News Alert for information on the HPV Vaccine and useful resources.
Avian Flu
See News Alert for information on the Avian Flu and useful resources.
Current Insurance Information
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