Sandra MacGowan

"In order to help others, we must help ourselves"

As the owner of DAAC, I provide you and your family the opportunity to endorse your holistic health through massage therapy. Because of my strong educational background with pediatrics and my massage background, I tend to focus more on child-health. I also have a personal background with working with children with disabilities, which enable me to understand the vast techniques needed for working with people with disabilities and their health needs.


Sandra ...

As the owner of DAAC, I provide you and your family the opportunity to endorse your holistic health through massage therapy. Because of my strong educational background with pediatrics and my massage background, I tend to focus more on child-health. I also have a personal background with working with children with disabilities, which enable me to understand the vast techniques needed for working with people with disabilities and their health needs.


Sandra is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist. She is a graduate of the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage where she was deemed “Best Shiatsu Massage” by her classmates and teachers. As a wellness advocate, Sandra is passionate about sharing the many healthful benefits of frequent massage work with her clients. She works with you to identify your wellness concerns and determine a treatment plan to address your individual needs. Sandra blends relaxation and deep tissues techniques to customize a massage session that is sure to leave you feeling stress-free and rejuvenated.

Sandra completed the Pediatric Massage Course under the founder of pediatric massage, Tina Allen. Through this certification Sandra is able to give parents education on nurturing touch for their children and provide nurturing touch therapy for children of all spectrums of health.  

 

Sandra has also completed training in Infant Massage through Kimberly Hageman.  Kimberly has worked with many Doctors across the US, providing massage therapy services to children with speical needs for over 8 years.  She continues to work with children in the Rochester NY area and mentors Sandra through her Journey in this profession. 

 

Sandra has also completed the Massage in Schools Program (MISP), and can provide schools and daycare facilities the oppurtunity to add this into their curriculum.

 

Other courses Sandra has taken are Pediatric Myofascial Release through John Barnes and Massage and Bodywork for Autism through Upledger Craniosacral Therapy.

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My Services
Licenses
Massage

NY # 024724

Education
2010

OSTM

Massage Therapy

2010

Monroe Community College

Liberal Arts -Education

2005

Elim Bible Institute

Religious Studies

2013

Liddle Kidz Foundation

Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist

2015

Rochester Massage Alliance

Infant Treatment Massage and Instructor

2016

Upledger Institute

CranioSacral Therapy for Children with Autism and Sensory Processing Discorders

2013

Massage In Schools Association

Massage In School Program Instructor

Experience
Bodywork

Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist

Certified to work with children regarding massage therapy medical care

Spa

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa - Most Requested Therapist

Most Requested Therapist from 2012-2016

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa - MT Trainer

Massage Therapy Trainer in different modalities and spa procedures for new hires

REVIEWS for my massage services

by Carol on Sep 10
As above. Sandra is a special fantastic person and professional
by Dr. Anne Marie on Sep 05
Sandra is very professional, knowledgeable, and genuine. I felt Sandrs truly took an interest in my overall good health and well-being.
by Anonymous on Jun 22
Sandra is a wonderful masseuse. She is very knowledgeable and personalizes every massage to my needs, giving attention to specific areas that we discuss in advance.
by Nancy on Mar 17
Sandy really knows her stuff. She is the best massage therapist I've ever had by far. Thanks! Nancy
by Genny on Mar 12
I feel she understands the body musculature better than any massage therapist I have ever gone to. I am a little better today for the work she did on me yesterday and I "want" to do the exercises she told me to do, which I did, and I felt it helps.
by Anonymous on Feb 26
Sandra is amazing at what she does! Her personality is wonderful and makes you feel at ease
by Gerard on Dec 04
She makes you feel at ease, really knows how to treat people with disabilities, and is very professional!
by Anonymous on Oct 15
Had an excellent experience! Really recommend Sandra.
by Joyce on Sep 20
My massage therapist, Sandra McGowan, is second to none! She is very friendly, attentive, and skilled. Without her as my one and only massage therapist, I would be in knots! (Literally and figuratively). Her professionalism, her compassion, and friendliness cannot be beaten! I would highly and excitedly recommend her to anyone, disabled or not!
by Christine on Jun 06
Sandra focused efforts on my trouble spots and worked though them. Focusing on my shoulders to help my hands to avoid surgery. Very Healing experience.