Body Awareness Performance + Therapy

Overview

Body Awareness Performance + Therapy is a specialized fitness recovery and rehabilitation center in Macon, GA, focusing on affordable, cutting-edge therapies for injury recovery, performance enhancement, and overall wellness. While it offers a range of services, the infrared sauna stands out as a key detoxification and relaxation tool, complementing other high-tech modalities like cryotherapy and anti-gravity treadmills. The facility caters to everyone from professional athletes (NFL, NBA, MLB, MMA) and USA Gymnastics/Track & Field teams to high school athletes, coaches, and everyday individuals seeking sustainable health.

The overall atmosphere is professional, empowering, and athlete-centric, emphasizing a whole-body approach with personalized, transparent services. Clients experience a supportive environment blending therapeutic expertise, advanced equipment, and a mission to promote autonomous wellness. Sessions foster recovery, pain relief, and peak performance in a modern, clean space designed for efficiency and results.

Features & Amenities

• State-of-the-art equipment: Including AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, PEMF mats, vibration plates, compression garments, Zero Gravity Dry Float chamber (the only one in Middle Georgia), and a 3-in-1 Infrared Sauna (Near, Mid, and Far Infrared wavelengths).
• Hands-on and hands-off therapies: Customizable sessions with options for walk-ins (hands-off) or appointments (hands-on like massage).
• Private, comfortable spaces: Towel wraps, gloves, socks provided for modesty in sauna/cryo; exercise attire for treadmills.
• Gallery of action shots: Showcasing work with pro athletes, musicians, and teams.
• Booking convenience: Online via Square, phone (478.461.2726), or walk-ins; HSA/FSA accepted; gift cards available.
• Monthly subscriptions: Tiered plans for regular users (chart available on site, details via inquiry).

Services

• Cryotherapy: Whole-body or local; reduces inflammation, pain, boosts energy/mood, improves skin; 10+ sessions recommended.
• AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill: Unloads body weight for safe rehab, gait training, weight loss prep for surgery.
• PEMF Therapy: Energizes cells, aids recovery via pulsed electromagnetic fields.
• Sports Massage Therapy: Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal; incorporates bodywork, cupping, manual stretching for pain relief and alignment.
• Infrared Sauna: Detoxifies, targets inflammation/toxins; NIR for skin/cell health, MIR for soft tissue healing, FIR for deep toxin release.
• Compression Therapy: 10-30 min sessions boost circulation, reduce swelling/fatigue; ideal post-workout.
• Vibration Therapy: Whole-body plates improve bone density, strength, lymphatic flow, joint pain relief.
• Zero Gravity Dry Float (Sensory Deprivation): Deep relaxation, stress/anxiety relief, better sleep; 1-hour power nap equivalent in 15-20 min.

Pricing

• No specific single-session prices listed; operates as cash-based (no insurance, but HSA/FSA accepted).
• Monthly Subscriptions: Available with tiered charts (e.g., for frequent users); inquire for 2025 details.
• Gift Cards: Customizable amounts, emailed via Square.
• Recommendations: Tailored packages (e.g., sore muscles: sauna/compression; detox: sauna; relaxation: dry float).

Location & Hours

• Address: 2257 Heath Rd #2a, Macon, GA 31206, United States (Google Maps).
• Contact: Phone: 478.461.2726; Email: bodyawarenessmacon@gmail.com; Social: Instagram/Facebook/TikTok (@bodyawarenessmt).
• Operating Hours: Not specified on site; appointments recommended, walk-ins for hands-off services.

Notes

• What makes it special: Owner Rodger Fleming (30+ years, LMT, ATC, CES; pro baseball background) and Katelyn Shipman (LMT, specializes in sports/prenatal) deliver expert, personalized care. Unique offerings like Middle GA’s only Zero Gravity Dry Float and pro-athlete collaborations set it apart from standard spas.
• Differentiators: Transparent, autonomous services; beyond relaxation—focuses on performance therapy with evidence-based tools (e.g., sauna’s multi-wavelength tech for superior detox/healing). FAQ guidance (e.g., post-cryo normal activity OK, unlike ice baths). Empowers all levels: pros to beginners, with blog on benefits (e.g., sauna for toxins, compression for inflammation).