Judith Philipson Raffard, LMT

Judith is the Owner/Director/Therapist of BodyWork Benefits Wellness Center, located in Honeoye, NY. She also practices massage therapy at The Body Mind Center at Thompson Health located in Canandaigua NY. She is NYS licensed and has been in practice since 2003. She received her certification from Finger Lakes Community College with an A.A.S. degree in Therapeutic Massage Integrated Health Care in 2003. She is a member of The American Massage Therapy Association and has been on the Advisory Board Committee for the massage program at Finger Lakes Community College for the past 8 years. Judith is more than happy to sit on discussion panels for current students, as well as filling in as an instructor for certain classes within the program.

You may also run into Judith at different events doing chair massage for The Body Mind Center, her own Wellness Center or at a charity event. She is also a co-founder of Embrace Your Sisters.org, which is a not for profit organization that provides emergency funds to people with breast cancer in the Finger Lakes region.

Being a seasoned therapist Judith has studied and practiced a wide variety of massage techniques throughout the past years whether it be Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, pregnancy, sport, relaxation or any other type. Her experience has allowed her clients to heal through the power of her touch as well as in conjunction with chiropractors, physicians, acupuncturists and other professional collegues. The massage techniques she incorporates into each session make them unique and tailored to fit the needs of her clients. Judith is also very compassionate in treating people with physical and developmental disabilities, as well as the elderly.

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