Rowan Janiszewski, Licensed Massage Therapist

We are at Rochester Pride, all set up at vendor booth 150. Come say hi to enter a raffle for a free massage.

I'm beyond excited to be back vending at Pride, and to represent ONE Wellness Center as a welcoming environment for all. Sage and I both work hard to make sure that every body feels welcome in the treatment room, and to use our own lived experiences and research to make massage more welcoming, effective, and accessible for the q***r community.

🏳️‍🌈 DON'T FORGET !! 🏳️‍🌈

Come and find me and Rowan Janiszewski, Licensed Massage Therapist this Saturday (7/20) at Rochester Pride! We will be there from 11-6 providing chair massages and our lovely company. Stop by our tent and get a purple raffle ticket to enter for a FREE massage gift certificate! We will also have Spicy Tea Art with us selling his awesome pronoun pins! Check out his facebook/etsy @ SpicyTeaArt. We can't wait to see you all saturday!

-Sage 🌿

Come find me, and my friend and colleague Sage Barber, Licensed Massage Therapist at the Rochester Pride Festival! We will be set up offering chair massage and gift cards.

As a transgender person, I understand the difficulty around seeking medical help, especially when it comes to bodywork. Whatever your relationship with your body may be, you are always safe with us.

In the mean time, come see us at ONE Wellness Center where we offer full length appointments in body and energy work.

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I am happy to announce that me and Rowan Janiszewski, Licensed Massage Therapist will be vending at Rochester Pride this year! Come and visit our booth for a chair massage session while you enjoy the festival!

As a q***r person, I am all too familiar with medical discrimination and anxiety. Sometimes it feels easier to avoid getting help rather than to tackle the feelings of frustration or helplessness that often accompany trying to advocate for yourself. My office will ALWAYS be a safe place for you to be your authentic self and to claim your space. You are safe, valid, and loved here.

-Sage (They|Them) 🌿
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A little something to say thank you to everyone who has supported me, and to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work all members of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies have done to bring us to this amazing time and place. Enjoy $10 off all massages this month when you say "Happy Pride!"

A very happy Pride Month to all! Thank you for supporting me in my work, and for allowing me to support you in your healing journey.

Are you familiar with this herb?
This is Sweetgrass, (Hierochloe odorata or Anthoxanthum nitens) an important herb both medicinally and spiritually. It has a long tradition of use here in North America and in Europe, in food, medicine, crafting, and ritual.

Good morning! I'm wishing everything a happy, blessed, first day of spring! Despite the snow continuing to fall, something very special happens today: We have an equal length of day and night. From today on, we will have more daylight than darkness, and the green things in the earth will continue to grow and bloom.
I'm wishing everyone a beautiful season of growing and blooming, themselves. 💚🌼💚

I'll be here vending chair massage! Come stop by!

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Fully restocked tumbled gems at ONE Wellness Center
There are some beautiful and unique specimens here, so be sure to check out the selection when you're in for your next massage, or come by to check out all we have to offer for sale at ONE Wellness.

Happy Friday! Remember to unclench your jaw and drop your shoulders!!!

Hi friends!!! Letting you know that I have Friday morning hours available now. Call or text me at 585-770-8361 to make your appointment.

“To Your Comfort Level”

At the beginning of a massage session, you may hear your massage therapist say something along the lines of: “I'll step outside of the room and let you get undressed to your comfort level.”
If you're a massage veteran, you are most likely familiar with what that means for you. However, if this is your first massage, the instructions may just leave you with questions. Is there a correct level to undress to? What do other people do? What do I even feel comfortable with? Should I take off my socks?
To begin with, there is no right answer, and this is not a trick question. The only correct level of undress is whatever will make you feel the most comfortable. In fact, you can receive just as effective of a massage while completely clothed. Whatever will make you feel the best in your body and the most at ease during a session is the right answer.

During your massage your body will be covered with a sheet and blanket except for the immediate area being massaged, so even if you are undressed, you are never exposed during a session. In a majority of massage appointments, clients are mostly disrobed, especially if the massage is full body. If instead, for example, a client is only interested in upper body work, they may chose to leave their pants on. But it's also important to stress that any area of the body can be massaged while fully clothed. This may change the techniques a massage therapist will use, but a client can receive an equally effective massage while completely dressed. If you prefer to remain clothed, it is recommended to wear soft, flexible clothing, like athletic wear or lounge wear. Avoid fabrics like thick, bulky sweaters or stiff denim jeans.

Another important thing to note is that many of us, when coming to a massage table for the first time, may not know what their comfort level even is. If you don't know what to expect during a session, this question might be unexpected, and you may feel compelled to answer it too quickly, without giving yourself time to truly think about it. Being undressed (even if covered) can feel deeply vulnerable, and there is nothing wrong if you find yourself wanting to keep an extra layer on.

A client's comfort is the most important aspect of the massage. There are multiple ways your massage session can be altered to fit you and make you the most comfortable, and it's important to engage in a conversation with your massage therapist if there are any ways we can adjust the session for you and your highest care. So, if you want to leave your socks on, go ahead. Whatever makes you the most comfortable.

I'm incredibly excited to be setting up a new treatment room! I'll be sharing this space with my good friend and colleague Sage Barber, Licensed Massage Therapist at ONE Wellness Center. I look forward to spending time in this new space and helping people feel their best.

Merry After-Christmas! Did gift-giving leave you financially strapped? Between presents, food, and travel, there's a huge pressure to spend this time of year. I've had a few clients mention needing to put off massages, due to financial stress from the holidays.
Friends, if you need massage and are hard on cash, please please please simply tell me what you can afford for your current session. Massage is not a luxury, it is a necessity. It is a healing modality. It is pain relief, mental health relief, it is so much.
Once again, let me stress, if you need massage and money is tight, simply come to me and tell me what you can afford this month. No questions asked.
Please take care of yourself, and take care of one another.

Whether you're having a merry and bright Christmas, or your holidays are feeling heavy, my heart is with you. Remember to hold space for loved ones who may be struggling this time of year.

Reminder: Unclench your jaw and drop your shoulders!!!

This holiday season, give your loved ones (and yourself!) the gift of wellness.
And remember, you're supporting a small, locally owned business!

Hello friends! I am finally joining this century and getting myself an online presence. Thank you for all of your support thus far, and for your continued support in the future. There would be no work without your support and trust, and doing this work is truly a joy in my life. I look forward to continuing to serve you in your healing journeys.