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My Philosophy
I believe that allowing yourself to be touched by another is the greatest gift you can give to yourself. This is how I approach massage therapy; providing the gift of touch. I focus on treating you as a whole (body AND mind) with detailed, compassionate work in order to facilitate not only physical but emotional healing as well. I use a broad range of techniques ranging from Eastern and Western modalities such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Tui Na, Shiatsu, and Reflexology to create a unique and personalized session accordingly to the needs of my client. Together, we can determine how I can best provide support and guide you through and beyond any current discomfort, pain, and limitation. I encourage you to take that first step with me in taking better care of yourself and feeling great.
Qualifications
After completing an intensive study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, Swedish massage, Shiatsu, and Chinese medicine, I graduated from the Swedish Institute with a degree in Massage Therapy. I then went on to pass the state licensing exam officially becoming a licensed massage therapist for New York State.~ New York State License in Massage Therapy License #: 023492~ Associate in Occupational Studies from Swedish Institute~ Certified in CPR / First Aid~ Member of American Massage Therapy Association
After completing an intensive study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, Swedish massage, Shiatsu, and Chinese medicine, I graduated from the Swedish Institute with a degree in Massage Therapy. I then went on to pass the state licensing exam officially becoming a licensed massage therapist for New York State.
~ New York State License in Massage Therapy
License #: 023492
~ Associate in Occupational Studies from Swedish Institute
~ Certified in CPR / First Aid
~ Member of American Massage Therapy Association
About Me
Massage feels amazing!
However, there are many benefits that can be obtained through massage therapy that people are not even aware of. This can include: better physical health, better mental health, anxiety relief, etc. Many people are taking advantage of massage on a regular basis and these people have less stress and anxiety, a better sense of well-being, and better general health.
However, there are many benefits that can be obtained through massage therapy that people are not even aware of. This can include: better physical health, better mental health, anxiety relief, etc.
Many people are taking advantage of massage on a regular basis and these people have less stress and anxiety, a better sense of well-being, and better general health.
According to the American Massage Therapy
Association (AMTA):
Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy~ Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation~ Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness~ Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy~ Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue~ Reduces muscle spasms~ Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion~ Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work~ Promotes deeper and easier breathing~ Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids~ Reduces blood pressure~Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain~ Enhances the health and nourishment of skin~ Improves posture~ Strengthens the immune system~ Treats musculoskeletal problems~ Rehabilitation post operative~ Rehabilitation after injuryMental Benefits of Massage Therapy~ Fosters peace of mind~ Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness~ Helps relieve mental stress~ Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately~ Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativityEmotional Benefits of Massage Therapy~ Satisfies needs for caring, nurturing touch~ Fosters a feeling of well-being~ Reduces levels of anxiety~ Creates body awareness~ Increases awareness of mind-body connection
Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy
~ Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
~ Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
~ Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
~ Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
~ Reduces muscle spasms
~ Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
~ Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work
~ Promotes deeper and easier breathing
~ Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
~ Reduces blood pressure
~Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
~ Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
~ Improves posture
~ Strengthens the immune system
~ Treats musculoskeletal problems
~ Rehabilitation post operative
~ Rehabilitation after injury
Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy
~ Fosters peace of mind
~ Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
~ Helps relieve mental stress
~ Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
~ Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
Emotional Benefits of Massage Therapy
~ Satisfies needs for caring, nurturing touch
~ Fosters a feeling of well-being
~ Reduces levels of anxiety
~ Creates body awareness
~ Increases awareness of mind-body connection
Benefits
Swedish Massage
A relaxing massage using a system of long strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints. Swedish massage has been shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving circulation.
1 hour - $70.00* 1/2 hour - $40.00
Sports Massage
A massage designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery. Schedule for a pre-event, post-event, or injury treatment session.
Deep Tissue Massage
A technique that releases chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on contracted areas, either following or going across the grains of muscles, tendons, and fascia.
1 hour - $90.00* 1/2 hour - $40.00
Shiatsu Massage (Acupressure)
A Japanese system of applying finger pressure to specific points that lie along specific meridians.
Reflexology
A technique that uses pressure to points on the feet, hands, and ears thought to correspond, or "reflex," to all areas of the body. Reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation, and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body.
1 hour - $50.00* 1/2 hour - $30.00
* House Calls: $110 for Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn
Discount provided if you have your own table!
Services
Make an Appointment
If you haven't tried massage therapy, there's no time like the present to get started on a healthier, happier life. Schedule an appointment with me today to start experiencing the many benefits that massage therapy has to offer!
Location
Currently, I am using a space in the perfect central location in NYC - Union Square! Please make appointments with me in advance so I can be sure the space is available!Don't have time to get away? House calls are also available!
Currently, I am using a space in the perfect central location in NYC - Union Square! Please make appointments with me in advance so I can be sure the space is available!
Don't have time to get away? House calls are also available!
Cancelation PolicyPlease notify me no later than 24 hours before your appointment!
Cancelation Policy
Please notify me no later than 24 hours before your appointment!
Appointments
New York State Board for Massage Therapy
American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
New York Health & Racquet Club (NYHRC)
Swedish Institute
Links
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