About Us

Our massage therapists have completed massage training and have demonstrated a level of skill and expertise through education and testing. They have been trained in the administration of effective stress-reducing and pain relieving techniques, safe body positioning, and even teaching proper massage techniques.

To provide careful, competent care, your therapist will ask you before every massage about your state of health. He or she is completely mindful of your personal needs as well as all precautions and requirements particular to your individual situation.

Your health and comfort are very important. Your therapist knows how to provide a healthful and serene environment for your massage. He or she respects your modesty and provides you with a sheet and/or gown. During massage, you can also expect your therapist to provide tranquil music for your enjoyment.

Dave Hearne

Dave graduated from the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY in March 2001. He specializes in Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release techniques while also practicing Sports and Pregnancy Massage as well as Swedish Relaxation Massage. Some of his work involves tandem massage, during which he teams up with a second therapist to provide Myofascial Release work. In addition, he has a steady chair massage business with several corporate clients. He does weekly volunteer chair massage at AIDS Rochester.

Dave accepts appointments in his office during daytime and evening hours on Tuesday through Friday with some overflow appointments on Mondays. He accepts clients that are billed through insurance companies (Workman’s Comp or No Fault). 

Dave can be contacted at 585-749-6739.

Merce' Wilhelm

Merce' has a tremendous appreciation for the effort involved in maintaining a healthy body. This has led her to one of the oldest and most successful therapeutic modalities available-that of massage. She received an AAS degree, with distinction, from Monroe Community College. Her passion for learning includes continuing education courses in trigger point therapy, massage for people living with cancer, aromatherapy, hot stone massage and reflexology. Merce’ also offers Swedish relaxation massage and is certified as a Traditional Thai practitioner. As a certified member of Emergency Response Massage International (ERMI) of New York, she does volunteer chair massages for first responders involved in disasters state-wide and throughout the country. She does chair massages for local businesses as well.

Tailoring massage to the specific needs of each unique individual in support of their effort to live a life of good health and well-being is a primary goal. Merce’ is available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, by appointment. 

Merce’ can be contacted at 585-750-9448.

Maria is a New York licensed massage therapist and received a diploma from the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage She offers or incorporates many techniques including Swedish Relaxation Massage, NST (Advanced Bowen), Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Pont, Cranial Sacral Balancing, Active Isolated Stretching, Pregnancy Massage, Chair Massage, Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, Theta Healing, and Light Beam Therapy. She first became interested in health benefits of massage when trying to improve her own health and overcome the debilitating effects of spinal injury and fibromyalgia. Maria's goal is to provide you with the highest quality massage therapy for improving your health and maintaining optimal wellness. She has a special interest in massage for pain management and returning the body to its natural balance. She has found Bowen therapy to be a great technique for many aspects of pain management and improved health and has completed basic and advanced training from two international Bowen therapy schools. Maria uses organic jojoba oil and organic shea butter which she combines with pure essential oils. She has a wheelchair accessible heated table. Maria sees clients by appointment Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Additionally, worksite, home, or nursing home appointments are available. 

Maria can be contacted at 585-750-8392.

Paula Schank is a Licensed Massage Therapist for 11 years. She is a graduate of the New York Institute of Massage in Buffalo. Massage Therapy and Shiatsu Bodywork were instrumental in her recovery from a personal injury. This experience inspired Paula’s desire to explore the healing professions.

Paula is an alumni of the Ohashi Institute in Manhattan. After graduation in 1995, she started a private practice focusing on Massage, Shiatsu and Rehabilitation Yoga. Since then she has pursued advanced training in CranioSacral Therapies and SomatoEmotional Release Techniques. In June of 2005 Paula completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Holistic Bodywork at Empire State College. During the summer of 2005 she traveled to the Iokai Institute, Tokyo, Japan for further Shiatsu study

An advocate of the healing power of touch, Paula believes in healing relationship, establishing a personal connection with every client. When there is trust, a safe place, the body, mind and spirit work in synchronicity to restore health, balance, harmony and optimum function.

Currently an instructor at The Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage, Paula has been teaching for 10 years. A member of the Rochester Zen Center since 1994, she is also active in community service.She is available for treatments Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 

Paula can be contacted at 585-509-5082.

About Our Facilities
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Our clean, professional facilities at 500 Helendale Road, Suite 150, Rochester, NY 14609 have a safe, convenient parking lot with handicap parking right at the front door.

The lobby is always full of fresh, green plants to welcome you.

Handicap accessible entrance and elevator make your trip to Karen's Caring Hands easy and secure.