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Relaxation Spaces

Penn State Altoona offers relaxation spaces for students to unwind, destress, and enjoy quiet time. Select a relaxation space below to view more information.

Located in room 102 of the Aaron Building on Penn State Altoona's downtown campus, this relaxation space is available for up to three individuals per half hour on a first-come, first-served basis. The room provides the following amenities:

  • Mood pod chair
  • Chair with footrest
  • Floor cushions
  • Sand tray
  • Oil diffuser
  • Weighted blanket and shoulder pad
  • Massage rollers
  • Calm lighting
  • Sound machine
  • Fountain
  • Coloring books with colored pencils and folding tray available
  • Sensory and fidget items
  • Cool packs are in the refrigerator if needed to calm panic and anxiousness

The Jamie Cordial Hall Foundation provided funding for the relaxation space in the Aaron Building.

Guidelines for Using This Space

  • The room must remain unlocked when it is in use.
  • Please take off your shoes when entering the room.
  • Please scan the QR code on the wall closest to the door. This helps us track the room usage and you can also complete a survey to provide feedback on how we can enhance the space.
  • Please wipe off any equipment using antibacterial wipes and use the fabric disinfectant spray for chairs, cushions and cloth items. These are located on the shelf.
  • Please leave the room the way you found it (unless it was messy).
  • This space is for everyone. Please share, be mindful of others, and remember its purpose is for relaxation. Please use other spaces available on campus for studying, using your cell phone and having group discussions.

Located in the Belonging Center, room C112 of the Smith Building, this relaxation space is available for up to five people on a first-come, first-served basis. Available amenities include the following:

  • Moon pod chair
  • Chair with massage pad
  • Zero gravity lounge chair
  • Floor cushions
  • Sand trays
  • Oil diffuser
  • Weighted blanket and shoulder pad
  • Foam rollers and yoga mat
  • Calm lighting
  • Sound machine
  • Sensory and fidget items
  • Cool packs are in the refrigerator if needed to calm panic and anxiousness

The Student Initiated Fee provided funding for the relaxation space in the Belonging Center with additional funding from the Jamie Cordial Hall Foundation.

Guidelines for Using This Space

  • The room must remain unlocked when it is in use.
  • Please take off your shoes when entering the room.
  • Please scan the QR code on the wall closest to the door. This helps us track the room usage and you can also complete a survey to provide feedback on how we can enhance the space.
  • Please wipe off any equipment using antibacterial wipes and use the fabric disinfectant spray for chairs, cushions and cloth items. These are located on the shelf.
  • Please leave the room the way you found it (unless it was messy).
  • This space is for everyone. Please share, be mindful of others, and remember its purpose is for relaxation. Please use other spaces available on campus for studying, using your cell phone and having group discussions.

Located in the Sheetz Family Center, the Health and Wellness relaxation space is available for individual use and can be reserved in thirty-minute increments. To reserve the space, contact the Health and Wellness Center at 814-949-5540. Reservations are required. Available amenities include the following:

  • Reclining antigravity full body massage chair
  • Mood lighting and sound machine

The Student Initiated Fee provided funding for the relaxation space in the Health and Wellness Center with additional funding from the Jamie Cordial Hall Foundation.

Guidelines for Using this Space

  • Please be on time.
  • Take off your shoes and place them on the mat near the door.
  • Please remove hair clips or other sharp accessories.
  • Wipe down the chair with the provided wipes on the table's lower shelf next to the chair.
  • Please scan the QR Code on the way out of the room.

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Contact the Health and Wellness Center

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Sheetz Family Health Center
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601

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Insurance Information

The Health and Wellness Center is a participating provider for many insurance companies. Please contact your insurance company to verify your coverage at the Health and Wellness Center. If we are not in your network, you must request a “guest membership” from your insurance company for services provided at the center. If this is not an option for you, Penn State's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is available. Please note that even though you uploaded your insurance information to LionPATH, our systems are not connected. You must bring your insurance card to the center for your initial visit.

Accreditation

As of November 2023, the Penn State Altoona Health and Wellness Center once again achieved the milestone of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) accreditation. Organizations that earn AAAHC accreditation embody the philosophy of 1095 Strong, quality every day, a transformational movement spearheaded by AAAHC to equip ambulatory leaders with the best of what they need to operate quality organizations. The three-year coverage of the accreditation allows the Penn State Altoona Health and Wellness Center to continue to review and improve the level of care afforded to Penn State Altoona students.

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