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What is the Mind Spa?

The Mind Spa is a semi private reservable space located on the garden level of the Keefe campus center. The space is designed to offer a flexible opportunity for centering and relaxation. To assist in this goal the space is outfitted with a variety of physical and digital resources for personal use during your visit. The centerpieces of the Mind Spa are two full body zero gravity massage chairs. The Mind Spa launched in November 2023 and will continue to grow and adapt to meet the needs of the Amherst community.

The Mind Spa is accessible to students as well as staff & faculty. For information on how to reserve your time in the Mind Spa please follow the instructions below.

Reserve a Mind Spa Session

  1. Go to the CCMH Appointment Calendar
  2. Select Keefe Campus Center Mind Spa.
  3. Select Keefe Campus Center Mind Spa - Student, if you are a student.   
    Select Keefe Campus Center Mind Spa - Staff & Faculty, if you are a staff member or faculty member.
  4. Before submitting your appointment request, read the Terms & Conditions linked at the bottom of the request form.
  5. You will receive a confirmation email at your Amherst email address with instructions for unlocking and accessing the Mind Spa (also below). Please also look for an email from the Master Lock Vault Enterprise app and download the app on your phone the day before your Mind Spa session.

Mind Spa Community Expectations

  • You may only make one appointment per week.
  • If you cannot make your appointment, you must cancel it using the link at the bottom of your appointment confirmation email.
  • You must submit your reservation at least 12 hours in advance. Reservations made less than 12 hours in advance may be honored, but you will not receive room access information until the morning of your session.
  • Please arrive promptly at your session start time and conclude your session on time. When you arrive at your session start time, knock on the door and wait 30 seconds to let the current Mind Spa user know their session is ending and that they should be preparing to leave. Then you may open the door to begin your session.
  • Only one person can reserve an appointment at a time. If you do not invite a friend or colleague to your session, you can expect to enjoy your session by yourself.
  • This space is shared by the entire campus community. Please wipe down massage chairs, discard any trash and recyclables, and refold weighted blankets before you leave the space.
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Accessing the Mind Spa

A key to the Mind Spa is in a lock box on the wall to the right of the Mind Spa door. To open the lockbox, you must have: a) an approved appointment reservation and b) the Master Lock Vault App or a temporary access code for the lockbox.

Using the Master Lock Vault App:

  1. Download the free Master Lock Vault App through the App Store or Google Play.
  2. The day before your session, you’ll receive an email at your Amherst email address inviting you to log in to the Master Lock Vault Enterprise app using a temporary password.
  3. When you arrive at the Mind Spa, ensure your phone’s Bluetooth is on.
  4. Open the Master Lock Vault app and log in. The organization ID is AC_1821. Enter your Amherst email address and the temporary password included in the Master Lock Vault email. You will be prompted to create a new password for your account.
  5. Select “Mind Spa” from the list of available locks.
  6. Press the center button on the lockbox, then tap the “Unlock” button at the bottom of your phone screen. The center button on the lockbox will turn green.
  7. Open the lockbox and use the key to unlock the door.
  8. Return the key to the lockbox and close the lockbox.

If you have already visited the Mind Spa and have unlocked the lockbox using the Master Lock Vault app, the Mind Spa lock should appear when you log into the app at your next visit.

Using a temporary access code:

  1. If you cannot download or use the Master Lock Vault App, you must email hdurham@amherst.edu at least 12 hours before your session start time to request a temporary access code for the lockbox.
  2. When you arrive at the Mind Spa, push the button in the center of the lockbox, then enter the temporary access code. The center button on the lockbox will turn green.
  3. Open the lockbox and use the key to unlock the door.
  4. Return the key to the lockbox and close the lockbox.