Please note that the therapists are currently unavailable and treatments are unlikely to be offered until September.
Suffering from stress? Feeling under the weather? Injured? Or just need an energy boost? Then try one of the following treatments at the Sport Centre, all at discounted rates for staff and students.
- Sports Therapist
- Massage Therapist and Wax Technician - including natual lift facial massage and swedish/remedial massage (due to Covid-19 Niki will not be offering any treatments at the Sport Centre until January)
Sports Therapist on Mondays and Thursdays from 5.30-9.30pm (to make an appointment outside of these hours please email m.slowey@sussex.ac.uk). To book an appointment please contact Marc Slowey at www.xandaro.com/marcslowey
Sports Therapy is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.
It utilises the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant for training, competition and where applicable, work.
| Category | Dry needling/Acupuncture (30 minutes) | Injury examination and treatment (1 hour) | Sports massage (30 minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students | £25 | £40 | £18 |
| Staff | £25 | £40 | £20 |
| Public | £25 | £40 | £20 |
Massage and Wax Treatments - to book an appointment please contact Niki Harrington via www.xandaro.com/nikiharrington, or call 07787 886749 or email nikiharrington@live.com
on Mondays from 10am to 5.30pm, Wednesdays from 10am to 6pm with Niki Harrington.
All bookings to be paid prior to treatment via paym (please register with your bank to use this), or Barclays pingit to 07787 886749
Semi permanent hair removal. The paper strip method is used and peel-able wax is used on intimate, sensitive areas. Great for those strong stubborn hairs. Times on all treatments are approximate. These will vary depending on hair type and density. Please contact Niki prior to your booking if you feel you need more time in view of this.
Price for waxing for women and men
| Treatment | Treatment time | Sussex student price | Sussex staff price | Public price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full leg wax | 45 minutes | £22.00 | £24.00 | £26.00 |
| 3/4 leg wax | 30 minutes | £18.00 | £20.50 | £22.00 |
| Half lower leg | 20 minutes | £14.00 | £16.50 | £17.00 |
| Half upper leg/thighs | 30 minutes | £16.50 | £18.00 | £20.00 |
| Full arm | 25 minutes | £15.50 | £16.50 | £17.50 |
| Half arm | 15 minutes | £10.00 | £11.50 | £12.00 |
| Underarm* | 15 minutes | £10.00 | £11.00 | £12.00 |
| Upper lip or chin* |
15 minutes | £8.00 | £8.50 | £9.00 |
| Basic bikini wax* | 15 minutes | £10.00 | £12.00 | £14.00 |
| Extended bikini wax* | 25 minutes | £14.00 | £16.00 | £18.00 |
| G string wax* | 30 minutes | £18.00 | £20.00 | £22.00 |
| Brazilian wax* | 35 minutes | £21.00 | £23.00 | £25.00 |
| Hollywood wax* | 45 minutes | £23.00 | £25.00 | £28.00 |
| Mens back wax | 30 minutes | £22.50 | £25.00 | £28.00 |
| Mens chest or stomach wax | 20 minutes | £10.00 | £12.00 | £14.00 |
| Mens back, shoulders, top arm wax |
45 minutes | £26.00 | £28.00 | £35.00 |
*Hop/peel-able wax is used on these areas then finished with Aloe Vera to soothe.
For the best waxing experience follow these tips!
- A good exfoliation is recommended 24 hours prior to your treatment
- Take a pain killer approximately 45 minutes prior will make waxing more bearable
- A non-antiperspirant deodorant is recommended for underarm waxing
- Drink plenty of water to hydrate the skin naturally
- Wear loose fitting clothing on and around the recently waxed areas to help avoid ingrown hairs and any irritation
- Menstruation and pregnancy can cause increased sensitivity
- Caffeine, smoking and alcohol are best avoided prior to your treatment
New - Facial rejuvenation massage
An amazing treatment this facial rejuvenation massage is a wonderfully relaxing massage. It will leave your skin glowing and your face will feel firmer and tighter and you will feel energized and refreshed. A beautiful blend of Indian Head and Japanese Facial massage and acupressure thus relieve and elevate deep tension giving the facial muscles a lift.
| Treatment time | Sussex student price | Sussex staff price | Public price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £20.00 | £22.50 | £25.00 |
| 45 minutes | £28.00 | £32.00 | £35.00 |
Swedish/remedial massage
All massage treatments are uniquely tailored to suit your needs, relieve muscular tension, sooth muscular aches and pains, improve muscle tone and increase your range of movement. Lymphatic drainage is improved, circulation stimulated and fatigue, stress and anxiety alleviated so that your overall well-being is put back into balance.
| Treatment time | Sussex student price | Sussex staff price | Public price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £16.00 | £18.00 | £22.00 |
| 45 minutes | £22.00 | £25.00 | £28.00 |
| 60 minutes | £28.00 | £32.00 | £36.00 |