Whether you need a relaxation massage or have a condition that requires a therapeutic treatment, our students are trained to the highest standards nationally with an accredited massage therapy program awarded by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA). This student-run clinic on the Mount Royal University campus is a supervised learning environment.
Thank you for supporting our students. The experience they gain in the clinic is a critical piece of their education and we are proud to provide this vital service to our community. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you.
Our online appointment booking system is live. If you sign in via Google, Facebook or Twitter, you don’t have to worry about yet another username and password. Or, create an account tied to your email. If you encounter any issues, please email us at massage@mtroyal.ca.
Specialized treatment
NEW! If you’re seeking specialized treatment for certain conditions, you may be eligible for no-cost therapeutic massage from our highly trained students. In Outreach III, clients receive quality massage therapy treatment specific to their condition, such as spinal cord injuries, Alzheimer's, chronic pain and more. Learn more.
Are you looking for the MRU Injury & Prevention Clinic? Visit mruclinic.ca to book an appointment with their team of licensed practitioners.
What to expect at your appointment
Each 60-minute appointment includes (approx.):
- 15-minute interview/assessment
- 45-minute massage treatment
- instructor observation
The $30 fee for one-hour massage treatments supports our student scholarships. Present your MRU OneCard for a special MRU Advantage rate of $20. Please bring exact change or a cheque.
The day before your appointment, you will receive an email with an online waiver. Please complete it prior to coming to campus.
You must arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. For example, be at the clinic (EC 2120) in the Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning at 12:45 p.m. for a 1 p.m. appointment. This is needed to perform the necessary protocols. If you’re running late, call 403.440.6866.
What to bring to your appointment
- Valid government-issued photo ID that matches the name of the booking.
- It's recommended that you bring a disposable or reusable non-medical face mask. Practice safe mask usage.
- A water bottle if desired. There are filling stations in the EC building.
Your responsibility
Everyone has a responsibility to reduce the spread of COVID-19. To protect yourself and others:
- Stay at home and away from others if you feel unwell, and avoid close contact with others who are sick.
- Consider wearing a mask indoors.
- Practice proper hand hygiene and wash your hands frequently and for a minimum of 20 seconds (or apply hand sanitizer).
- Avoid touching your face, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Please park in the East Gate Parkade, which has handicapped parking and an elevator. (There are also two on-street handicapped spots directly in front of the EC building.) Rates are $4.25 an hour; $8.75 evenings and Saturdays. The first 30 minutes are free with a registered license plate. See Visitor & Daily Parking for more information. There is a pay station in the parkade lobby (P2) that accepts coins as well as VISA and Mastercard. Contactless payment can be made using the HotSpot app or by using the QR codes in the Parkade lobby. (Please ensure Apple Pay or Google Pay is enabled for this option.) The previous on-campus pay stations and ticketing system are no longer in use.
If using Calgary Transit Access, there are two accessible curb entry points along the front of the EC building.
To pay for parking on campus, please follow the steps below:
Pay with coins or credit card
- Use the pay station located in the P2 lobby of the East Gate Parkade. It accepts coins, as well as Mastercard and VISA.
Contactless payment option #1: Download the HotSpot app
- Download the HotSpot app from the Apple or Google app store
- Follow the prompts to set-up your own personal account and add money to your ‘virtual’ HotSpot wallet
- Enter the zone number indicated on signs in the parking lot to start paying for parking
- Parking payments will be automatically deducted from your HotSpot ‘virtual’ wallet
Contactless payment option #2: Use the QR codes or use NFC capability on signs located in the parking lots
- Scan the QR code or simply touch your cellular device to the Fast Tap signs located in the parking lot
- You will be redirected to the HotSpot parking payment page
- Enter the zone number indicated on signs in the parking lot, along with your license plate number and payment information
Contactless payment option #3: Visit htsp.ca to make payments from your desktop
If you do not have a smartphone, visit htsp.ca to create an account and use your desktop to make payments. Note that you will have to purchase a membership to make payments.
- Inappropriate language and behaviour are not tolerated. Clients who engage in such will not receive treatment and may be prohibited from booking appointments in the future.
- The clinics are scent-free environments. Please refrain from using perfumes or heavily scented body products before attending your appointment.
- If you are not in the Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning (EC building) 15 minutes prior to your appointment time, you are considered late. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.
- At check-in, clients must present photo ID that matches the name on the appointment.
- To ensure quality treatment, your appointment will involve completion of a health history form and physical assessment, as well as instructor observation.
- To cancel or change your appointment, call 403-440-6866 or create an online account here. When possible, give 24 hours notice for cancellations.
- If you no-show for three appointments, you won’t be allowed to book any more appointments.
- Student Practicum Clinic: Clients and anyone accompanying clients (e.g. caregiver) must be 18 years or older.
- Outreach III Clinic: Clients under the age of 18 are permitted to book appointments given the legal parent or guardian of the child is present for the duration of each appointment. Anyone accompanying clients (e.g. caregiver) must be 18 years or older.
Practicum I: Students in Practicum I have completed their first semester and are performing one-hour relaxation massages.
Practicum II: Students in Practicum II are in their second semester and are learning advanced massage techniques. They are providing relaxation massages.
Practicum III: Practicum III students have completed more than 600 hours of massage training and are learning treatments for common conditions and pathologies. Students are providing therapeutic massages.
Practicum IV: Practicum IV students are in the second year of the diploma and are learning treatments for advanced conditions and pathologies. Students are providing therapeutic massages.
The therapeutic relationship begins with the client’s experience of the massage therapy practice setting which should be consistent with the public’s expectations for an appointment with a health-care professional. Professionalism in our student practice setting is ensured through the following measures:
- remains clean, organized and that Public Health infection control measures are observed at all times
- has appropriate lighting to ensure client safety
- is free from potential hazards for injury
- respects individual needs related to allergies and sensitivities (e.g. scent-, mould- and dust-free)
- adequately provides for client privacy and confidentiality as required throughout the stages of the client appointment
The personal information that you provide to Mount Royal University is collected under the authority of the Post-Secondary Learning Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act - Section 33(c). The information will be used for the purpose of the clinical practicum clinics.
Collected personal information is protected from unauthorized access, collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with the FOIP Act and can be reviewed upon request subject to the provisions under the Act. Questions regarding the collection of personal information can be directed to: Information Management & Privacy Office, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 6K6 (403.440.7288).