well-being-room

Well-Being Room

Unwind with a massage

Need a break? Come recharge in the Well-Being Room, located on the main level of the Student Recreation Center (Room 220). Use the space to recover after a workout, take a breather between classes, or unwind after a long day on your feet. This space is designed to help you slow down, reset, and feel your best. And yes, the massage chairs are free to use.

  • Relax in one of two massage chairs. Use the space on your own, or bring a friend and enjoy a chair side-by-side.
  • Take a mindful break. Meditate, stretch, or practice yoga in a quiet space away from the activity of the weight room floor.
  • Take some self-care with you. Self-care kits are available for participants to take with them after their visit.
Two women sitting in massage chairs in the Well-Being Room

Reservations are required to use the Well-Being Room. Reservations are available in one-hour increments during Rec hours. 

Reserve the Well-Being Room

How to reserve:

  1. Visit the MyRec Portal
  2. Select 'Log In' in the top right corner of the screen
    • BGSU faculty, staff, and students select 'BGSU MYREC LOGIN' and login using BGSU credentials
    • Community members who have been assigned a username and password select "Community Members" and login using the assigned credentials.
    • Community members interested in using the portal who have not been assigned login credentials, complete the Rec Account Registration Form to receive a username and password from a Recreation and Wellness employee.
  3. Select the 'Space Reservations' icon
  4. Select 'Well-Being Room'
  5. Select 'Book Now' next to the desired timeslot
  6. A reservation confirmation email is sent from recwell@recwell.bgsu.edu

When you arrive: Check in at the Rec Center Welcome Desk at your reserved time. A staff member will unlock the Well-Being Room (220) for you. 

Remote Buttons:

  • On/Off: Powers the remote or returns the chair to resting position and powers down the remote
  • Menu: Shows the “homepage” of all menu screens
  • OK: Selects highlighted function
  • Heat: Press if desiring the seat to be warmed. Press again to turn off the function
  • Feet Adjust: Press and hold to bring footrest up or down as desired
  • 3D: Press to adjust the intensity of the 3D back mechanism (intensity displayed on
    screen)
  • Back Adjustment: Press and hold to raise/lower back mechanism position
  • Auto: Select massage from six pre-set programs (listed below)
  • Directional buttons: Use to navigate the display screen
  • Airbags: Shortcut to the airbag intensity settings
  • Back Adjust: Press and hold to recline or bring the seat upright

Massage Programs Quick Guide:

  • Sports Refresh: Sooth muscles after a workout. Eases and relaxes muscles and promotes circulation to improve recovery.
  • Extension: Relaxes tired muscles and increases flexibility. Strong Kneading and stretching of the legs, waist, and body.
  • Rest & Sleep: Relieves tired bodies gradually. Improves quality of sleep and relaxation by kneading from strong to light, to nothing.
  • Working Relief: Eases muscles and helps body recuperate. Best for those who work long hours at a desk.
  • Neck & Shoulder: Relieves neck and shoulder pain and tension. Eighty percent of the massage focused on this area.
  • Waist & Spine: Relieves lower back and waist pain. Eighty percent of the massage focused on this area.
  • Manual: Choose mode, part, width, speed, roller, and zero to fit personal desire.
  • Limit of 2 participants at a time.
  • Clean and sanitize all equipment (massage chairs, yoga mats, etc.) before and after use with provided supplies.
  • Sit in massage chairs correctly and for their intended purpose.
    • Only one person per chair at a time
    • 250lb weight limit
  • Treat all items with care.
  • Use of Student Recreation Center weight equipment is not permitted.
  • Notify Welcome Desk staff of any broken or non-functioning items.
  • Disconnect Bluetooth devices before exiting the room.
  • Return space to original condition before exiting. (i.e. close containers)
  • Adhere to the Offices of Recreation & Health and Wellness Dress Code for entire duration of room time.
  • Participants must abide by BGSU's Student Code of Conduct, BGSU Employee Handbook and Sexual Harassment Policy.
  • The Well-Being Room is monitored by Recreation and Wellness staff periodically to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
    • Student Recreation Center users and members are encouraged to report inappropriate behavior or violations of rules and regulations to the Welcome Desk staff.
    • Staff have the ability to intervene if any appropriate activity is observed or reported.

Violation of Well-Being Room rules and regulations may result in immediate consequences, including, but not limited to, membership suspension/termination and/or referral to the Office of the Dean of Students.  

Updated: 09/09/2026 04:09PM