More than relaxation, your path to clinical balance and calm.

At Clinical Massage of the Upstate, our mission is to provide specialized clinical massage treatments that ease tension, restore balance, and support overall well-being.

Caring for your body, restoring your balance.

We focus on easing tension, supporting mobility, and helping clients understand the importance of caring for the fascia, muscles, joints, and nervous system. We also offer Swedish massage for those seeking stress relief and a calming experience.

Helena Kobylka

Licensed Massage Therapist (SC) and Certified in Clinical Massage

My name is Helena Kobylka, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified in Clinical Massage. I began my training at Greenville Technical College in 2009 and became licensed in South Carolina in 2014. Since then, I have dedicated my career to helping clients ease tension, improve mobility, and restore balance through evidence-based therapeutic massage.

Originally from Colombia, I moved to the United States in 2005 and have continued to grow both personally and professionally. My passion for learning has led me to pursue advanced certifications and ongoing education, allowing me to specialize in techniques that support recovery, relaxation, and overall wellness.

Balance. Recovery. Calm. Your relaxation is our speciality

Services at Clinical Massage of the Upstate

We offer professional massage services that combine relaxation with focused clinical techniques.

Each session is designed to support your balance, recovery, and overall well-being.

Comprehensive range of clinical and relaxation massage

Relaxation & Renewal

Reconnect body and mind with massage sessions designed to ease tension, reduce stress, and bring calm.

Swedish Massage

A gentle, full-body massage that uses long, flowing strokes to calm the nervous system, improve circulation, and ease muscle tension. Perfect for reducing stress, boosting energy, and promoting restful sleep.

Face, Neck & Shoulders Massage

Focused therapy that targets common stress areas to relieve tightness and improve circulation. Especially beneficial for headaches, TMJ discomfort, neck stiffness, and shoulder pain caused by posture or stress.

Hand & Foot Massage

Targets pressure points in the hands and feet to relieve tension, improve circulation, and reduce fatigue. Helpful for clients dealing with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or tired, overworked hands and feet.

Integrated Relax & Recovery Massage

A gentle full-body session combining flowing techniques to calm the nervous system, boost circulation, and release tension—promoting deep relaxation and overall balance.

Clinical Massage & Recovery Support

Specialized techniques to ease tension, reduce swelling, and improve mobility — tailored to support comfort, balance, and natural recovery.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

A light, rhythmic technique that encourages the natural movement of lymph fluid to reduce swelling and support immune health. Commonly recommended for lymphedema, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and immune-related conditions.

Post-Surgical Lymphatic Massage

Specialized massage designed to improve comfort and healing after surgery. Helps reduce swelling, minimize scar tissue, and support faster recovery. Often recommended following liposuction, tummy tuck, mastectomy, or orthopedic surgery.

Visceral Lymphatic Drainage

Gentle abdominal massage that improves organ mobility, reduces bloating, and eases inflammation. Supports digestive health and recovery for clients with IBS, Crohn’s disease, abdominal discomfort, or post-abdominal surgery recovery.

Integrated Clinical Massage

A focused blend of clinical methods to ease muscle tightness, improve mobility, and relieve postural discomfort for lasting relief.

Clinical Massage for Recovery & Performance

Targeted techniques designed to ease tension, improve mobility, and support your body’s performance and recovery.

Myofascial Release Therapy

A hands-on technique that works with fascia — the connective tissue around muscles — to release long-term restrictions. Restores mobility and eases chronic pain. Beneficial for scoliosis, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, migraines, and musculoskeletal tension.

Myotherapy (Trigger Point Therapy)

Targets painful “knots” or trigger points that often cause referred pain in other areas of the body. Effective for clients with chronic headaches, migraines, TMJ disorders, fibromyalgia, and back or shoulder pain.

Neuromuscular Therapy

A precise method that relieves deep muscle tension, nerve compression, and circulation issues. Helps restore proper muscle function and balance. Especially beneficial for sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, and posture-related pain.

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)

Gentle, guided stretches held for no longer than 1–2 seconds and repeated to safely lengthen muscles. Improves flexibility, circulation, and range of motion. Excellent for athletes, older adults with stiffness, and clients recovering from injury.

Clinical Body Sculpting & Specialized Treatments

Non-invasive, targeted techniques designed to support circulation, encourage natural contouring, and promote balance and relaxation.

Herbal Ball Detox Massage

A warming treatment with herbal compresses and gentle exfoliation to boost circulation, stimulate lymphatic flow, and help the body release toxins. Leaves skin refreshed and revitalized while reducing feelings of heaviness or fatigue.

Wooden Therapy

A natural technique using wooden tools to stimulate circulation, activate lymphatic flow, and contour the body. Helps reduce the appearance of cellulite, improve skin tone, and support body shaping. Beneficial for clients looking to enhance body balance and reduce fluid retention

Chair Massage

A convenient, clothed session in a specialized chair focusing on the back, neck, shoulders, and arms. It provides quick stress relief, improved circulation, and relaxation—perfect for workplaces, social events, corporate wellness, open houses, and client appreciation.

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Healing, relaxation, and results - tailored to you.

From stress relief to post-surgical recovery, our expert therapists provide personalized treatments designed to support your body and well-being. Schedule your session and experience the difference of clinically informed care with a relaxing touch.

Look what our customers say

After three months of consistent therapy, my pain decreased significantly and my mobility improved. Helena’s expert, personalized approach made a meaningful difference in my post-surgical recovery, helping me regain comfort, confidence, and movement. I highly recommend her for post-surgical and chronic pain recovery.

I came in feeling swollen, uncomfortable, and off balance in my body. After lymphatic drainage sessions with Helena, the difference was incredible—less bloating, reduced swelling, and a feeling of lightness I hadn’t felt in a long time. Her gentle, knowledgeable approach made me feel cared for and truly supported. I left each session feeling better inside and out.

Alex has been a client for over two years. Working long, physically demanding factory shifts on his feet, his sessions combine hands-on treatment, Active Isolated Stretching, and lymphatic drainage to support mobility, balance, and overall wellness.

She came in feeling worn down by chronic back discomfort and lymphatic fluid congestion throughout her body. Her sessions gently blended lymphatic techniques with classic Swedish strokes, focusing on easing tension, supporting circulation, and helping her feel more balanced and at ease.