Shannon Basco is the founder of Awaken Massages and Skin Care in Naperville, Illinois, where she leads a team dedicated to personalized, results-driven bodywork and wellness. Before entering the massage field, Shannon spent years working in special education and maintained a consistent yoga practice, both of which shaped her holistic, trauma-informed approach to healing. She founded Awaken to offer clients full-length, customized sessions without the rushed or cookie-cutter feel common in franchise settings. Shannon specializes in neuromuscular cupping, myofascial release, somatic massage, and prenatal massage, and also holds training in yoga and somatic yoga. Her work incorporates insights from breath, mobility, and movement to support whole-body health. She has a strong interest in clinical skin care, particularly aging skin and acne treatments.