Screenings & Assessments

The University of Richmond Wellness Program provides students, faculty and staff with the programming, resources and support its members need to most effectively manage their health.

Event: The Great American Smoke Out!

Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout® by smoking less or quitting for the day on the third Thursday of November. The event challenges people to stop using tobacco and helps make people aware of the many tools they can use to quit for good.

In many towns and communities, local volunteers support quitters, publicize the event, and press for laws that control tobacco use and discourage teenagers from starting.

University of Richmond's efforts - Non-Smoker Pledge, Empathy Pledge

Nutrition Consultation

Nutrition consultations are available free to all  faculty, staff and students by appointment. The student will meet with a registered dietitian to discuss their current eating plan and ways to improve their nutrition.

Fitness Assessment

This assessment is an analysis of physical fitness status: body fat percentage, blood pressure and pulse, flexibility, height, weight, muscular strength, and cardio respiratory endurance.  

You must:

• Wear comfortable clothing - shorts, sweats, athletic shoes (some physical work will be required for the testing)
•  Avoid eating or drinking (water is ok) three hours before the test time
•  Avoid alcohol 24 hours before the test time
•  Avoid tobacco and coffee 3 hours before the test time
•  Avoid exercise 6 hours before the test time
•  Get a good night's sleep the night before the test date

Free fitness assessments are available to students. To scheudle a fitness assessment please contact Kerry Kelly at kerry.kelly@richmond.edu.

Personal Training Program

Faculty, staff and community members interetsed in working with a certified personal trainer should complete the Personal Training Application Form and sumbit to the Member Services Desk.

Free Student Personal Training

Get a jump start on your workout program with one of our personal trainers! We have student certified personal trainers available to UR students who are looking for help in reaching their fitness goals. Please note this program is available to current UR students only. Stop by the Wellness Center to scheudle your appointment today!

Massage Therapy

Receive numerous benefits from one of our professionally certified Massage Therapist. You can sign up for three, one-hour, total body massages through our Fitness Instructional Program, or buy a single one-hour massage at a daily rate. Appointments are made on a first come, first serve basis within the scheduled time blocks. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. Click here for a copy of our Massage Therapy Application Form.

Free chair massages will be offered every Thursday from 3:00 -5:00 p.m. in the Wellness Center. Chair massages are given on a first come, first served basis.

When taking advantage of these massages, please keep in mind to dress accordingly: avoid anything that comes up to your chin such as a turtleneck shirt or sweater, avoid slick shirt materials such as silk or rayon, and try sweatshirts or t-shirts. This helps our massage therapists to provide a better massage for you if they can have access to your neck and upper shoulder area.

Free Wellness Screenings and Services

The Wellness Center offers a variety of health and wellness screenings to assist students, faculty and staff manage and control their health. All screenings are FREE of charge. Check Spider Bytes for upcoming screenings and assessments or contact the Wellness Center at (804) 289-8464.