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 a massage therapy program accredited by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA). The student-run clinic on the Mount Royal University campus is a supervised learning environment.
Practicum I - IV (for clients 18+)
Scheduled Winter (Jan-Apr), Spring/Summer (May-Aug), and Fall (Sep-Dec)
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Appointments are scheduled based on student registrations; the time and day of the week vary each semester.
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Appointments are added approximately 4 weeks before the start of each semester and then on an ongoing basis as needed.
For current appointment times, please visit https://mru.janeapp.com/
Practicum I:
Students in Practicum I have completed their first semester and are performing 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 their second year and are learning treatments for advanced conditions and pathologies. Students are providing therapeutic massages.
Each 60-minute appointment includes (approx.):
- 15-minute interview/assessment
- 45-minute massage treatment
- instructor observation
Experiential Learning Environment: This is an experiential learning opportunity for students to gain experience treating a variety of conditions in a supervised setting to prepare them for their careers following graduation and to demonstrate the national accreditation standards in massage therapy education.
- participating in an assessment as required
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permitting students to discuss a treatment plan with you for you to agree to, prior to the massage
- allowing students to execute the plan and accept and incorporate feedback from the supervisor during the treatment
- not dictating the treatment as it hinders the student's ability to build confidence in the application of knowledge they have gained thus far but also may deter from the agreed upon treatment plan
- receiving treatment from different students as all students need to have the opportunity to work on and practice their skills on a variety of clients in a positive learning environment (as in any profession, some may be a good fit for you and some may not be a good fit for you)
- providing students with feedback regarding pressure and discomfort during the treatment so they may adjust as required
- providing positive and constructive feedback regarding the treatment on your evaluation form on what could have improved your experience
- booking once a week - if you book an additional appointment in the week it must be 1-2 days apart, and it cannot exceed 2 a week
Fee: 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.
Location: Treatments take place in EC2120 on the second floor of the Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning (EC building).
Outreach III (for clients of all ages)
Scheduled Spring/Summer (May-Aug) and Fall (Sep-Dec)
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Appointments are scheduled based on student registrations; the time and day of the week vary each semester.
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Appointments are added approximately 4 weeks before the start of each semester and then on an ongoing basis as needed.
For current appointment times, please visit https://mru.janeapp.com/
If you’re seeking specialized treatment for certain conditions, you may be eligible for a no-cost therapeutic massage from our highly trained students.
In Outreach III, clients receive quality massage therapy treatments specific to their condition. Students are in their final semester and operate under the direct supervision of experienced instructors, who are also veteran licensed massage therapists. This safe, effective and accessible program takes place in a clinical setting on the Mount Royal University campus.
Massage therapy is beneficial for treating illness, injury and assisting in rehabilitation and preventative care for a number of conditions. In Outreach III, students provide therapeutic massages to individuals with specific conditions, see eligible conditions for more information.
The length of your appointment is customized to meet your needs, up to a maximum of 75 minutes, and may include:
- interview/assessment
- massage treatment
- provision of homecare exercises
- instructor observation
Note: clients are only permitted to book one appointment per week.
Experiential Learning Environment: This is an experiential learning opportunity for students to gain as much experience on a variety of conditions in a supervised setting to prepare them for their careers following graduation and to demonstrate the national accreditation standards in massage therapy education.
- participating in an assessment as required
- permitting students to discuss a treatment plan with you for you to agree to, prior to the massage
- allowing students to execute the plan and accept and incorporate feedback from the supervisor during the treatment
- not dictating the treatment as it hinders the student's ability to build confidence in the application of knowledge they have gained thus far but also may deter from the agreed upon treatment plan
- receiving treatment from different students as all students need to have the opportunity to work on and practice their skills on a variety of clients in a positive learning environment (as in any profession, some may be a good fit for you and some may not be a good fit for you)
- providing students with feedback regarding pressure and discomfort during the treatment so they may adjust as required
- providing positive and constructive feedback regarding the treatment on your evaluation form on what could have improved your experience
- booking once a week - if you book an additional appointment in the week it must be 1-2 days apart, and it cannot exceed 2 a week
Fee: No cost
Location: Treatments take place in EC2140 on the second floor of the Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning (EC building).
Neurodegenerative disorders such as:
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson's Disease (PD)
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Post polio
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Huntington's Disease
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- traumatic or non-traumatic
- complete or incomplete paraplegia, hemiplegia, triplegia or tetraplegia/quadriplegia
- concussion
- stroke
- aneurysm
Neuropsychiatric and mental health disorders such as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- depression
- anxiety
- eating disorders
- addiction
- schizophrenia
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Bell’s Palsy
- neuralgia (trigeminal, occipital, intercostal, etc.)
- whiplash (excluding those with open insurance claims or ongoing legal proceedings)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
- fibromyalgia
- post-viral iIllness (e.g. Long COVID)
- autoimmunity
Are you looking for the MRU Injury & Prevention Clinic? Visit mruclinic.ca to book an appointment with their team of licensed practitioners.
Confirmation and Reminder Emails
- At the time of your booking, you will receive a confirmation email that includes important information such as when to arrive, what to bring, expectations, and your responsibilities.Please read it carefully.
- The day before your appointment, you will receive a reminder email that includes important information for you to be ready for your appointment, including an online waiver to complete prior to coming to campus.
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.
- Guests are able to book a maximum of two appointments per week and they must be at least 24 hours apart.
- 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.
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).