{"id":2,"date":"2010-11-05T03:40:15","date_gmt":"2010-11-05T03:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chichestermassage.com\/massage\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-09-02T14:04:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:04:38","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chichestermassage.com\/massage\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Chichester Massage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Amy Eldridge Troy – Owner<\/h2>\n

Amy graduated from the New England Academy of Therapeutic Sciences in 1997. She brings over 20 years experience in clinical massage practice to her clients. Her continued education has brought her proficiency in Neuromuscular\/Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone Massage and Pregnancy Massage. In 2007 she completed her advanced certification in Myofascial Release Techniques and Soft Tissue Mobilization. She believes in Chichester Massage having a positive impact in the community by donating time and services to support many local organizations.\u00a0 Amy\u00a0was\u00a0honored\u00a0in 2010 by\u00a0receiving the Humanitarian Award from the NH chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association. \u00a0Her goal is to educate the public that massage therapy is an investment in their overall health and well being.<\/td>\n

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Shannon K. Brown<\/h2>\n

Shannon is a graduate of Hesser College and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2006. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge in Neuromuscular\/Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone Massage, Pregnancy Massage and she is certified in Myofascial Release & Soft Tissue Mobilization. Shannon has completed her Level I CranioSacral Therapy training from the Upledger Institute.\u00a0 Most recently she received her certification as a personal trainer to expand her knowledge and help her clients get the best results possible. Shannon is focused on whole body health with a specialized interest in working with migraine sufferers and athletes. Her philosophy is that time spent on yourself is never wasted.<\/td>\n

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Tayla Workman<\/h2>\n

Tayla is a graduate of Seacoast Career School and has been a licensed Massage
\nTherapist for over ten years. She provides thoughtful, therapeutic care and specializes in
\nSwedish, deep tissue, prenatal, and sports massage. Tayla is certified in hot stone therapy and
\ncupping, and customizes every session to support each client\u2019s individual needs\u2014whether they
\nare seeking relaxation, relief from tension, or ongoing therapeutic care.<\/p>\n

Tayla is known for her intuitive approach and her ability to create a comfortable space where
\nclients feel truly at ease. She values building genuine connections with her clients and believes
\nconsistent, personalized care plays an important role in overall well-being.
\nOutside of the treatment room, Tayla enjoys spending time outdoors, appreciating nature, and
\nexploring with her pup, Reggie!<\/td>\n

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Melissa deRochemont<\/h2>\n

Melissa graduated from The Northeastern Institute of Whole Health in 2018. She has been in the field of self care for many years as a Yoga instructor and felt that massage would be an additional way to help her clients achieve balance of body and mind . Currently she owns a yoga\/ fitness studio in Amherst. Previous to that she was an LNA for 13 years. Taking care of others has always been a big part of her life.<\/p>\n

Melissa is a loving mom to 4 children. She recently relocated to her childhood home in Northwood. She is very glad to be home and able to start a farm of her own! She loves to garden and has recently been learning to can all of the bounty found on her property. Self sufficiency is the goal!<\/p>\n

Melissa offers a variety of techniques including Neuromuscular, Hot Stone, Swedish, Pregnancy and Chair Massage.\u00a0 She looks forward to customizing a session to address your muscular issues and leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.<\/td>\n

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Sheila Murray-Corban<\/h2>\n

After graduating from UMass-Lowell, Sheila\u2019s early corporate career was focused on the installation and support of medical billing and authorization software systems in hospitals and physicians\u2019 offices around the country. This was followed by a lengthy and rewarding career at a major insurance company in the \u201cInsurance Capital of the World\u201d \u2013 Hartford, CT.<\/p>\n

Upon relocating from Connecticut to New Hampshire, Sheila also made the jump from the insurance side of our healthcare system to wellness. Sheila genuinely wants to help people maintain or improve their health through massage. She enjoys treating the whole person by considering how all of the body systems work together. She also enjoys developing trusting relationships so clients feel welcome to reach out whenever issues, big or small, arise.<\/p>\n

Sheila graduated from the New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts in June 2022. During her ten
\nmonth program, she interned with us right here at Chichester Massage & Bodywork Center! We\u2019re so glad to welcome her back as a peer.<\/p>\n

When Sheila isn\u2019t in the Center, you will likely find her in one of three places \u2013 in her gym, in kitchen cooking good food, or on a hike with her husband and two Portuguese Water Dogs \u2013 Porter and Pumpkin.<\/td>\n

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Kara Calabrese<\/h2>\n

Kara graduated from the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage in Rochester, NY in 2012 and has been practicing ever since. She worked for the past several years at Elements in Concord, NH before finding her home at Chichester Massage.<\/p>\n

Kara uses a combination of Swedish massage, deep tissue, cupping, myofascial techniques and trigger point work, adapting her approach and pressure throughout the session as needed. She’s learned that no two bodies are the same and strives to treat each person as uniquely as they are, tailoring each massage to meet her clients’ individual needs and goals whether that’s to relax, reduce pain, improve mobility, or a little of all three.<\/p>\n

Above all, she wants her clients to feel comfortable, listened to, and confident that their massage is truly their own.<\/p>\n

In her spare time Kara enjoys spending time with her husband and two cats Locke and Emil<\/td>\n

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