Mind Spa

The Mind Spa is now open

We've also created a VIRTUAL MIND SPA that all students can still access at any point in time and experience the amazing benefits!

Schedule Your Visit

The Mind Spa schedule will open up one week before the term starts and you can schedule up to 3 appointments for each academic term. After you make an appointment, you'll receive an email that will give you confirmation and instructions for your visit.

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Biofeedback

The Mind Spa has various Biofeedback games. Biofeedback allows you to harness the power of your mind to increase awareness of your internal state, allowing you to be more in control of your stress response and overall health. This technique promotes relaxation and helps you to reduce and manage your stress. Spend some time working your way through these games while you learn how to control your breathing, heart rate, and stress.

Light Therapy

The Mind Spa has a Light Therapy Alcove with soft pillows that students can spend time in. Light therapy uses a light alcove to expose individuals to light that mimics natural sunlight. Individuals receiving light therapy treatment have reported a decrease in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), depressive symptoms, have reported being able to fall asleep more quickly, and wake feeling more refreshed. You can bring a book, some homework, or meditate in this space.

Automatic Massage Chair

The Mind Spa has the OGAWA 6250 Massage Chair available to students; this massage chair has several preset, full body massages settings. It also has localized settings to work on a specific area of the body. Massage therapy has been shown to decrease stress, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and increase immunity functions. Studies show that individuals who received a 15 minute chair massage had lower anxiety and cortisol levels (stress hormone). EEG scans also showed increased production of Delta waves (brain waves associated with relaxation) in the brain.

Meditation Corner

The meditation corner consists of a yoga mat, meditation mat, foam roller, and instructions for some basic yoga poses to try during your session. In addition, you can stretch out your muscles or simply sit on the meditation mat. We also have a Himalayan salt lamp, water fountain, sound machine, and guided meditations available for your enjoyment.

Mind Spa Eligibility

Mind Spa appointments are limited to PSU students taking five (5) or more credit hours per term. Students are limited to only three Mind Spa visits per academic term. The reason why we have this limitation is so as many students as possible can have the ability to use this service.

Cancellations

If you have to cancel your appointment for whatever reason, please do so as early in advance as possible. Doing so makes it easier for another student to book that appointment. There is no cancellation fee and you are able to manage your appointments by following the instructions in your confirmation email. If the link in your confirmation email does not work, you can email mindspa@pdx.edu to cancel your appointment

Mind Spa Location

The Mind Spa is located on the 3rd floor of the University Center Building (UCB) at 527 SW Hall Street, Suite 310. Go to the UCB 3rd floor and enter SHAC through Suite 307, and follow the signs to Health Promotion (Suite 310). Someone will be there to greet you. You MUST wear a mask and show a Student PSU ID to gain access to the Mind Spa. Email mindspa@pdx.edu for any other Mind Spa questions.