Your Pain Relief Specialist in Rochester, NY

Shawn Belles, Licensed Massage Therapist

Helping people with massage is a passion of mine.  As a Massage Therapist, I focus on making people feel better and relieving them of pain.  I do this by listening to my clients, conducting proper assessments, and ensuring problem areas are worked on during massage. My clients know that the work that I do helps them tremendously.

My training includes studying neuromuscular techniques to help with nerve restrictions and dysfunction in tissues of the body. I'm currently studying Myofascial Release and orthopedic bodywork techniques to better help my clients with their pain management. It is important to me to keep current on recent pain science studies to better help my clients.  

Do you want to relax? Do you need to de-stress? I can do that as well. Massage for general relaxation can be just as crucial for healing, especially for those living hectic lives who need to slow down. I also work with expecting moms who have prenatal massages.  

Many clients ask me, "How did you get into this line of work?".  Before I found my way into massage, I served my country in the US Air Force for seven years.  My job was Security Forces, a mix of both security & law enforcement.  While the job had its ups and downs, I always enjoyed any opportunity to help people whenever possible.  I left the military to help people in a different capacity.  When I went back to school for nursing, I discovered the massage program and fell in love with it.

I graduated from Finger Lakes Community College in 2010 with a degree in Therapeutic Massage & Integrative Healthcare.  Since then, I've helped thousands of people with their chronic pain and discomfort.  I've worked closely with several doctors and healthcare professionals to determine patient treatment plans.  I continue to educate myself on ways to improve my skills and help my clients.  Nothing makes me happier when you leave my office feeling better than when you walked in.

In my free time, I practice what I preach by getting massages 1-2 times a month.  Along with that, I get chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture.  I like going on daily walks, and going to the gym is essential. Self-care ensures I’m at my best when you're on my massage table.  I like going on adventures with my family; as you can see, I love decorating for the holidays! Halloween is one of my favs!