Awareness Bodyworks
Therapeutic Massage Therapy
Awareness Bodyworks - a professional massage therapy clinic, with therapist & Owner Shelia Upshaw, LMT.
We provide professional, relaxing therapeutic massage services in order to provide our clients with a variety of benefits. Some of the more common benefits our patients experience are:
reduced pain
reduced stiffness and motion limitations
reduced muscular and emotional stress
increased flexibility
increased blood flow
enhanced soft tissue healing
We invite you to contact our clinic today and experience for yourself the benefits of natural, therapeutic massage therapy
Benefits of Massage
Therapeutic massage provides a number of health and wellness related benefits. These benefits are delivered in a natural and safe non-invasive method and thus, do not carry the harmful side effects associated with prescribed medications and the many invasive medical procedures used today.
Therapeutic massage is wonderful at enhancing and increasing a number of beneficial processes and functions within the human body.
•Massage enhances ones state of well being
•Massage enhances soft tissue healing
•Massage increases flexibility & range of motion
•Massage increases muscle tone
•Massage increases blood flow
•Massage increases dopamine & serotonin levels
•Massage increases and improves lymphatic fluid flow & drainage
•Massage induces relaxation
•Massage stimulates the immune system
Similarly, therapeutic massage is extremely effective at reducing and often eliminating a number of uncomfortable and restrictive symptoms and conditions.
•Massage reduces constipation
•Massage reduces cortisol levels
•Massage reduces depression
•Massage reduces emotional stress
•Massage reduces joint stiffness
•Massage reduces muscular tension
•Massage reduces pain
•Massage reduces scar tissue formation
•Massage reduces soft tissue knots and trigger points
Bio
Shelia Upshaw, LMT, Owner
Shelia has nearly 10 years of experience treating a variety of clients with varying degrees of injury, stress and overall muscle tension. Shelia has suceeded in creating a vibrant, relaxing and casual atomsphere to release tension and reduce stress. By knowing the anatomy of the body and listening to the muscles, she is able to apply the technique(s) to meet the client’s needs.
Matt Upshaw, Office Manager, Owner
With over 20 years of customer service experience Matt oversees our customer service and client retention policies. Matt did 90% of the repairs and renovations at the new Rochester office and has been designated as the maintenance technician!
Judith Dupre, Bookkeeper
Judy has been a vital part of Awareness Bodyworks since it's birth and has kept us in the black, and moving forward. Judy handles all the taxes, growth and finances of the company. We would be lost without her expertise and vast tax and financial knowledge.
Payments Accepted
Cash, Checks & Credit Cards
Hours:By Appointment only
Cost/Session
$65.00 for an hour
License:24736M, NH
Helpful Links
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Massage Therapy
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Acupressure
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Orthopedic Massage
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Bodywork
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Pregnancy Massage
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Corporate Chair Massage
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Reflexology
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COVID-19-Related Issues
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Reiki
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Deep Tissue Massage
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Seniors and Elder Care
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Geriatric Massage
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Sports Massage
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Hot Stone Massage
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Structural Integration
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Myofascial Release
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Swedish Massage
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Neuromuscular Massage
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Trigger Point Massage
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
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National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
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