Integrative Well-Being Student Clinics

Student Acupuncture Clinic

Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (24 College)

Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians. These pathways create an energy flow (Qi, pronounced "chee") through the body that is responsible for overall health. Disruption of the energy flow can cause disease. By applying acupuncture to certain points, it is thought to improve the flow of Qi, thereby improving health. We use hairlike, thin needles that are minimally felt and rarely painful. Students are usually surprised at how relaxing and enjoyable acupuncture feels. Why not give it a try? Mini sessions are ~ 20-25 minutes Stop in before or after lunch for a little reset! Registration not necessary. Drop-in’s welcome.

Student Reiki Clinic

Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch. Reiki practitioners use their hands to deliver energy to your body, improving the flow and balance of your energy to support healing. Mikao Usui developed Reiki in the early 1900’s, deriving the term from the Japanese words rei, Meaning ‘universal’ and ki, which refers to the vital life force energy that flows through all living things. Now Reiki is used all over the world, including in hospitals, to complement other forms of health treatments (Mayo Clinic website).

What to Expect

To register for a 25 minute session, look for Reiki Clinic sign-ups in Campus Groups. In clinic, you’ll have access to a reclining chair and be paired up with a community volunteer, trained Reiki practitioner. They will check in with you and see if you have any questions. Then, you can simply close your eyes and rest while Reiki is offered through gentle or hovering hand placements at the head, shoulders, knees and feet. You might or might not notice sensations or warmth, relaxation, etc. Generally, students report feeling notably calm, relaxed and grateful at the end of their session.