Play, learn, relax. Check out Wellness Wednesdays at the Multi-Faith Centre for drop-in and registered activities that support your social, emotional, physical, mental, cultural and spiritual wellbeing.
Pop by, grab a snack and join weekly activities on Wednesdays from 1 – 4 p.m. Check out the full calendar.
CCR in Work-Life Balance is available for drop-in activities. Learn more and complete this form for CCR recognition.
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Program Eligibility
All students.
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Program Facilitators
Ian Elliot
Role on Team: Registered Massage Therapist
Ian Elliott is a shiatsu massage therapist who has been in practice in Toronto since 2010. Working with what he likes to call "skilled and thoughtful" hands, he has helped people from all walks of life mend and heal. He has been a part of the University of Toronto student massage program at the Multi-Faith Centre since 2016 and also provides his services at the school's yearly Exam Jams. Ian is also a yoga and movement educator and is the owner of Three Branches Wellness.
Learn more about Ian
Maria Prattas
Role on Team: Massage Therapist
Maria is a shiatsu massage therapist in Toronto since 2000. She has also provided her services during her travels to Cape Breton, the USA and Greece. Her studies in Shiatsu began in 1998 and after receiving her Diploma in 2000, she still continues to learn and train in extensive post graduate studies. She likes to combine meditation, mindfulness, nature awareness and empathy into her practice. She has been part of the University Of Toronto Student Massage Program since 2014 starting at the Hart House and then moving to the Multi-Faith Centre in 2015.
Learn more about Maria
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Program Registration
Find the main calendar or check out the links below.
Note: Individual sessions below subject to change. Check the main calendar regularly for updates, changes and additions.
Fall 2023 schedule
Massage Breaks (Drop-In)
- November 22, 1 – 4 p.m.
- November 29, 1 – 4 p.m.
- December 6, 1 – 4 p.m.
10-minute shoulder massages take place in a chair, fully clothed.
Please bring your TCard, you will be asked to provide your email and UTORid. Sign up starts at 12:45 p.m. in person the day of the event at Koffler House (569 Spadina Ave), third floor, 307 Quiet Room.
Yoga 101 (Drop-In)
Learn Self Massage (Drop-In)
Cookies and Creative Writing (Drop-In)
Wellness Wednesdays – Fun and Games (Drop-In)
- September 13
- September 20
- September 27
- October 4
- October 11
- October 18
- October 25
- November 1
- November 15
What’s my Wellness Recipe? An interactive workshop (Registration required)
Relaxation Station: Self-directed self-care activities in the Quiet Room (Drop-In)