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. All treatments must be paid for when booking and 48 hours notice (from your appointment time) is required if you wish to cancel or change your appointment. To book an appointment please call Sport Centre reception on 01273 (67)8228.
- Beauty Therapy
- Holistic Massage
- Clinical Massage Therapy with MFR (MyoFascial Release
- Clinical Deep Tissue Massage
- Chiropractic Clinic
- Sports Massage
- Swedish Massage
Beauty therapy Treatments
on Wednesdays from 10am to 6pm and Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon with Nichola Harrington.
Waxing is a popular method of semi permanent hair removal used by both men and women leaving your legs super smooth. The entire hair is removed from the root thus it takes longer to re-grow and can last up to 6 weeks depending on your hair and the hairs will become finer in time. Niki uses warm and hot wax (which is recommended for sensitive areas). Times are approximate. These will vary depending on hair type and density.
Price for Women's waxing
| Treatment | Treatment time | Sussex student price | Sussex staff price | Public price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full leg wax | 50 minutes | £18.00 | £20.00 | £22.00 |
| 3/4 leg wax | 40 minutes | £15.00 | £17.00 | £19.00 |
| Half leg | 30 minutes | £12.00 | £14.00 | £16.00 |
| Feet | 10 minutes | £3.00 | £3.50 | £5.00 |
| Arms | 25 minutes | £8.00 | £10.00 | £12.00 |
| Hands | 10 minutes | £5.00 | £5.50 | £6.00 |
| Underarm | 20 minutes | £7.00 | £8.00 | £9.00 |
| Eyebrows | 15 minutes | £6.50 | £7.00 | £7.50 |
| Upper lip or chin |
10 minutes | £5.00 | £6.00 | £7.00 |
| No 1 bikini wax |
20 minutes | £9.00 | £10.00 | £12.00 |
| No 2 bikini wax |
30 minutes | £12.00 | £14.00 | £16.00 |
| No 3 bikini wax |
45 minutes | £18.00 | £20.00 | £22.00 |
There are 3 types of bikini wax available. Prices can and will be altered on application. For example,
if a trim is required. Please adhere to the waxing tips beforehand to gain the most out of your treatment.
If you are unsure, come and see Nichola.
No 1 bikini wax - up to the sides of your bikini/panties only.
No 2 bikini wax - up to the sides and the top of your bikini/panties, plus top of the inner thigh.
No 3 bikini wax - up to a 'high' leg style, bikini sides, navel, inner thigh and buttocks (not the inner buttock).
Men's waxing - consultation required with therapist prior to booking.
For the best waxing experience follow these tips!
- Pregnancy and menstruation can cause increased sensitivity
- Caffeine, smoking and alcohol are best avoided for a couple of hours prior to treatment
- You may want to take an Ibuprofen 30 to 45 minutes prior
- Drink plenty of water to hydrate the skin
- A good exfoliation prior to your treatment is recommended
- Best not to apply any body lotion to the areas being waxed
- Use a 'none' antiperspirant deodorant if having your underarm waxed
- Exfoliate and moisturise the skin regularly (after 24 hours)
For the best waxing results avoid the following for 24 hours:
- Wearing tight clothing on the waxed areas, it can result in irritation and/or ingrown hair
- Antiperspirants and deodorants after underarm waxing
- Exfoliating products and loofas
- Heavy exercise for at least 10 hours after waxing
- Steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs and jacuzzis for 24-48 hours
- Immediate exposure to the sun, ensure you wear a sunscreen
- Fake/spray tan and sunbeds
- Swimming and hot baths or showers
- Eye make up in view of eyebrow waxing
- Book your next appointment when the hairs are 1/4 to 1/2 an inch long
Eyelash and eyebrow tinting. A fabulous treatment to enhance the appearance of your eyes, increasing definition to those brows, lengthening and thickening your lashes. This treatment will enhance your facial features making you look and feel fabulous. It can last up to 6 weeks sometimes even longer. Please note that a skin test must be done the week before your first appointment.
Price for eyelash and eyebrow treatments
| Treatment | Treatment time | Sussex student price | Sussex staff price | Public price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Skin patch test *This is free of charge if carried |
20 minutes | £5.00 | £5.00 | £5.00 |
| Eyebrow tint and eyebrow tidy |
20 minutes | £6.00 | £7.50 | £10.00 |
| Eyelash tint and eyebrow tidy |
30 minutes | £9.00 | £10.50 | £12.00 |
| Eyelash and eyebrow tint and eyebrow tidy |
35 minutes | £12.00 | £15.00 | £18.00 |
For the best eyelash and brow treatment ensure that you remove all eye make up with a non-oil based eye make up remover and avoid the following for 12 hours:
- Eye make up
- Touching or rubbing the eye area
- Heat treatments such as saunas, sunbeds and exposure to sun
- Spray or fake tan
Holistic massage (to relax and balance)
on Mondays from 1.30 to 6pm with Jan Holden.
Using traditional and advanced techniques to achieve a relaxing and calming treatment with many possible benefits such as; improving circulation, removing toxins, improving skin and muscle tone, aiding digestion and harmonising mind body and soul.
Clinical Massage Therapy with MFR (MyoFascial Release)
on Mondays from 1.30pm to 6pm with Jan Holden.
Clinical massage creatively combines a range of advanced bodywork techniques to provide an outcome-based treatment specific to the individual's needs. Outcomes might include reduction and elmination of pain, increased range of motion, improved posture and always a feeling of relaxation.
Techniques include deep tissue massage, soft tissue release, stretching, hot/cold application, trigger point therapy, acupressure and MFR (Myo-Fascial Release). Virtually any pain condition and chronic illness can be treated benefically with clinical massage. For more information on clinical massage read the frequently asked questions or contact Jan directly via email jan@hovemassageclinic.co.uk, www.hovemassageclinic.co.uk
Clinical/Deep Tissue massage (for treating pain conditions)
on Mondays from 1.30-6pm with Jan Holden.
Using a selection of techniques drawn from trigger point therapy, myofascial release, soft tissue release, hot and cold therapy and stretching techniques. Typical conditions that can benefit are; back pain/slipped disc, piriformis syndrome, sciatica, whiplash and chronic neck pain, migraine/headaches, shoulder pain/frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome/RSI's, golfers and tennis elbow, sporting injuries and osteoarthritis.
Trigger points are areas within muscle or fascia developing as a result of overuse, injury, or poor posture. This can give rise to pain locally or refer to a recognisable pain pattern. Palpating trigger points can help reduce pain and aid the muscle to return to its full working capacity. For more information on clinical massage read the frequently asked questions.
Price for Holistic Massage, Clinical Massage Therapy with MFR and Clinical/Deep Tissue Massage:
| Category | Price for 30 minute treatment | Price for one-hour treatment | New triple discount* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex/Brighton university students | £16 | £28 | £75 |
| Sussex/Brighton university staff | £22 | £38 | £100 |
| Public | N/A | £45 | £120 |
*3 x one hour treatments within a 10 week period must be booked in advance to get the special triple discount rate
Chiropractic Clinic
on Tuesdays from 9am to 4pm and Thursdays from 1pm to 5pm with Leah Sheldrick.
As a primary healthcare profession, chiropractic diagnoses, treats and prevents neuromusculoskeletal (nerves, muscles and joints) disorders.
Chiropractic treatment is non-invasive and uses a wide variety of techniques to improve the function of joints thus reducing muscle spasms and pain.
Chiropractors treat symptoms of neck and back pain, sciatica, shoulder injuries (including frozen shoulders), elbow and wrist pain and pains in the hips, knees, fingers and feet.
| Category | Price for one-hour appointment (initial examination plus treatment) |
|---|---|
| Sussex Uni Students | £35 |
| Sussex Uni Staff | £44 |
| Public | £48 |
| Babies/children/non-Sussex students | £35 |
| Category | Price for 30-minute appointment (follow up treatment) |
|---|---|
| Sussex Uni Students | £22 |
| Sussex Uni Staff | £30 |
| Public | £33 |
| Babies/children/non-Sussex students | £22 |
Sports Massage
on Tuesdays from 5.30pm to 8.30pm and Fridays from 10am to 12.30pm with Bill Jeffries.
This is an invigorating deep tissue therapy. It is beneficial to both prevent and treat soft tissue injuries and is excellent for relieving muscular stress and tension. It can help R.S.I., tension headaches, back and knee pain, buritis and frozen shoulders.
| Category | Price for 30-minute treatment |
|---|---|
| Students | £13 |
| Staff | £15 |
| Public | £17 |
Swedish Massage
on Wednesdays from 10am to 6pm and Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon with Nichola Harrington.
This is a wonderful relaxing treatment performed on a massage couch which will help to relieve muscular tension, alleviate fatigue and stimulate circulation encouraging a sense of deep relaxation and overall well-being. This is a gentle massage to de-stress the body and mind. It can increase flexibility and range of movement. There is no deep tissue work like sports massage. It is purely for relaxation and a "time out" of your busy schedule.
Swedish massage involves direct contact with the skin, you will be well covered and only the area being massaged will be exposed. Please leave on undergarments (men must wear underpants not loose fitting boxers).
For an oil massage you have a choice of grape seed oil, coconut oil or soya bean and wheat germ oil. You can also choose to have a luxurious massage using wax* which will leave your skin feeling soft, silky and moisturised and is not so oily. *There is an additional charge for these luxury blends of massage wax.
Women's massage wax - this is a blend comprising of almond oil, olive oil, beeswax, Vitamin E and arnica (with essential oils bergamot, lavender and geranium).
Sports massage wax - this is a blend comprising of almond oil, olive oil, beeswax, Vitamin E and arnica (with essential oils calendula, manuka and lemon).
| Treatment | Length of treatment | Sussex student price | Sussex staff price | Public price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back, neck and shoulders |
30 minutes | £15.00 | £17.00 | £20.00 |
| Back, neck and shoulders (wax) |
30 minutes | £16.00 | £18.00 | £21.00 |
| Full body (oil) | 1 hour | £22.00 | £25.00 | £28.00 |
Triple discount for students only - course of three 30 minute massages within a 6 week period (must be booked in advance) priced at only £35.