Stressbusters are teams of students who relax Columbians by delivering free neck and back rubs and promoting stress coping techniques at events within the Columbia University community.
Columbia Stressbusters are proud members of 
Come to Alice!’s Stressbusters Training and learn techniques from a professional Licensed Massage Therapist. The rewards of being a Stressbuster are endless - Stressbusters get $10 gift cards for each hour of service.
To attend an information session about becoming a member or to attend our next training, email
stressbusters@columbia.edu or call
(212) 854-5453.
Hosting a Stressbusters event provides a simple and enjoyable experience that fosters a sense of community. Stressbusters events can complement a requesting organization’s own mission by supporting the health and well-being of its membership. To request an event, please complete an
event request form. **In order to best accommodate your event, we ask that requests be submitted at least two weeks before the scheduled event. We will try our best to fill your request, but please note that Stressbusters events are limited to two events per day. If we are able to fill your request, you will receive a confirmation at least 5 days prior to the scheduled event.**
The
Stressbusters Support Network is a guide to campus resources designed to help Columbians positively cope with stress.
The Stressbust Yourself Toolkit provides six quick and easy tips Columbians can use to relax themselves and cope with stress.
Stressbusters Bookmarks feature tips from the Stressbust Yourself Toolkit. Bookmarks can be found at Stressbusters events and at Columbia University Libraries circulation desks.
All resources can be found at Stressbusters events.
Events
Melt Away Mondays
Members of the Columbia community may be interested to know that Melt Away Mondays also offers free mini back-rubs during the following dates and times.
Date: First and third Monday of the month, during the academic year
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Wallach Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
Wind Down Wednesdays
As a valued part of the Stressbusters program, our weekly Wind Down Wednesday event offers free mini back-rubs to the Columbia community in an effort to reduce stress on campus and promote anxiety-reduction techniques.
Date: Every Wednesday, during the academic year
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Wien Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
Stressbusters in Butler
During reading week, take a study break and receive a back rub from Stressbusters in Butler Library. Check the Stressbusters Facebook page for updates about the event.
For More Information
Additional resources can be found on the stress coping page.
