Massage Therapy

Sarah is passionate about helping people perform at their best and enjoy a pain-free and active life. As a massage therapist, Active Release Technique specialist, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Sarah’s unique approach empowers her clients to reach and exceed their goals.

Sarah is a Greenville native who started her career as a personal trainer and teaching group fitness classes before becoming a studio manager at a few local Greenville gyms. She saw a need in the fitness and movement industry for a more comprehensive pain and injury management approach.

Sarah decided to enroll in massage therapy school to earn a license that would allow her to comprehensively treat pain. However, her ultimate goal was to become a ‘hybrid’ clinician –  combining principles of massage therapy, exercise rehabilitation, sports performance, strength and conditioning, and the latest soft tissue techniques. She has taken continuing education through Active Release Techniques, the gold standard in soft-tissue care for active people. Sarah also spent over 500 hours assisting Dr. David Jolson to better understand how to help her patients become an expert in their own problem, not just the passive recipient of treatment.

In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her dog, Harley, hiking, rock climbing, and reading. She also is a competitive powerlifter and weightlifter and in 2018 she placed first at the WPC Powerlifting World Championship. She is thrilled to serve the Greenville community.

Michelle is an experienced massage therapist with a diverse background and education adaptable to nearly any client. She offers massage therapy tailored to your specific needs for a highly focused and personalized massage every time.

Michelle graduated from Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy and has over fifteen years of experience working as a massage therapist in sports facilities, spas, wellness, and rehab centers. She has provided massage to hard-working desk workers, professional athletes, and everyone in between. Michelle is experienced in deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, sports massage, trigger point therapy, IASTM, integrative muscle isolation, pre-natal & post-natal, pediatric, and Swedish massage.

Michelle herself knows what it’s like to battle an injury – she had some debilitating injuries in which she learned from the patient perspective the challenges of significant injuries. This process helped Michelle understand and appreciate the full spectrum of musculoskeletal care and the recovery process.

Michelle has lived in the Upstate area for her whole life and is happily married to her husband, Tim. She is a registered yoga teacher, teaches pilates, barre, and boot camps. In her free time, she enjoys playing ice hockey, spending time with her fur babies, gardening, and hiking. Michelle is ready to continue to serve the Greenville SC community.

Katelyn is a dedicated and empathetic massage therapist with a true passion for helping people. She doesn’t believe in a one size fits all massage. Her massage therapy is tailored to your specific needs for a personalized massage every visit.

Prior to joining Upstate Spine & Sport, Kayelyn worked with several of the Clemson athletic programs, including Clemson’s 2018 national championship football team. While she enjoys working with athletes, Katelyn is also specialized in helping all sorts of patient populations including desk workers, weekend warriors, and pregnant women.

Katelyn received her credentials at Greenville Technical College with more than 500 hours of hands-on training. Katelyn’s technique focuses are in deep tissue muscle work, sports massage, trigger point work, Swedish massage, and prenatal massage.

Katelyn was born in Indiana but considers Greenville her home. In her free time, she loves being outdoors and is always up for a game of volleyball, a hike, or a weekend of camping. She loves reading romance, action, and historical fiction. Katelyn is enthusiastic about continuing to make a positive impact in our Greenville community.

Carissa is a talented massage therapist with a diverse background, boasting over a decade of hands-on experience. With a passion for tailoring treatments to individual needs, Carissa specializes in crafting massages that deliver not only relief from tension and pain but also enhancements in athletic performance and a profound sense of inner tranquility.

Having excelled across a spectrum of environments, including clinical, yoga studio, and country club settings, Carissa’s ultimate objective is to embark on a collaborative wellness journey with her clients.

Her journey began at Hocking College in 2012, where she acquired her foundational credentials, paving the way for an ongoing pursuit of extensive professional development. Drawing from a comprehensive toolkit of techniques such as connective tissue release, sports massage, lymphatic drainage, trigger point therapy, and deep tissue work, Carissa’s process is rooted in a functional approach that encompasses assessment, method selection, and attentive listening.

Having recently made Greenville her new home, Carissa is eager to delve into the vibrancy of her new surroundings. When she’s not tending to clients, she finds solace in the embrace of nature and channels her creative energy into pursuits like audio recording, visual art, and dance. Enthusiastic about becoming an integral part of the Greenville community, Carissa is poised to share her expertise and passion with her newfound community.