Ledgebrook Massage Center will relocate to 1244 Storrs Road on Sept. 15, moving from its previous location at 12 Ledgebrook Drive in Mansfield, Conn.
The family-owned practice opened in Mansfield four years ago and is moving to Downtown Storrs to improve accessibility for people with mobility challenges and adhere to ADA compliance, according to co-owner Nicole Luckey.
While the primary reason was to improve accessibility, Luckey said being closer to the student community at the University of Connecticut is also something they wanted to explore. UConn and Eastern Connecticut State University students will receive a $10 discount every visit.
“I think just being effective, safe and professional is something that we’re hoping that student population will benefit and appreciate from,” Luckey said.
“This setting is unique being right on campus in the student population. So, I think it’s going to be something that we’re going to learn about too once we get more involved with the university,” co-owner Aaron Shea added.
Ledgebrook is a medical and therapeutic massage practice, but Luckey said she does not want people to be scared off because of that term. While they offer a variety of medical treatments for people following surgeries or with cancer, the center also offers general therapeutic practices and traditional deep tissue massages.
“Massage therapy is very dynamic, and it can be used for just about anybody. There are benefits for everyone,” Shea said.
While Shea said they love working with their long-term clients, the purpose of their practice is to be the first couple of steps in each patient’s healing journey.
“We’re educating clients about their body and things that they can do on their own,” Shea said. “We’re always ready to answer questions for people and to really create a massage therapy session that fits their needs.”
Shea and Luckey, both of whom have deep roots in Mansfield and graduated from E. O. Smith High School, are licensed massage therapists and medical massage practitioners. Luckey is also a certified lymphedema therapist.
Massage therapy is very dynamic, and it can be used for just about anybody. There are benefits for everyone.
Aaron Shea, Co-Owner of Ledgebrook Massage Center
Luckey said she is looking forward to working with the student population on esthetic massages and other immune-boosting benefits, which can help people with sinus issues or headaches.
Since Ledgebrook is a medical practice and often interfaces with other practitioners and patient care teams, Luckey and Shea are thinking about offering internship opportunities in the future, allowing students to see both the clinical and administrative side of their operation.
“We are moving into a much larger space, so we have a lot of room to grow,” Shea said.
The center will be holding an open house ribbon cutting event on Sept. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. for the public to meet the therapists, ask questions and see massage chair demonstrations. Additional discounts will be offered to those booking appointments.
Ledgebrook is currently only appointment-based, but as they increase their staff, same-day availability may be more common, Luckey said. Appointments can be booked using their website or by calling the practice at 860-341-5910.