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Massage in NYC, My journey – Part One

Body Mechanics - Monday April 27, 2015

Massage In NYC Part One- My story This blog likely will not win me any friends, but it’s time to discuss what’s wrong with massage in NYC. Before we can do that, however, we need to discuss my journey and why I feel comfortable saying New York, with one of the highest standards of practice […]

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Prenatal Massage in NYC: What New York Mom’s need to know

Body Mechanics - Tuesday April 7, 2015

Getting a Prenatal Massage in NYC? Here are the top 5 things pregnant working women in New York need to know! New York City is a fantastic place, full of energy. There is a reason we call it the city that never sleeps! But that same energy may not be so amazing for New York’s […]

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Science Based Massage Therapy the Opposite of BS

Body Mechanics - Thursday April 2, 2015

Massage therapy and Science Based Massage   Well after being so serious I just could not take it any more and this happened. At my clinic we are science based, we are all well educated massage professionals who believe in massage therapy as a science rather than as a fantasy of our own making. In […]

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Massage Therapy and Pain (Continued)

Body Mechanics - Tuesday March 31, 2015

Massage Therapy and Pain Working with Clients in the Pain Zone This is a continuation of the last pain blog which offered some history on pain science and also some really general guidelines on massage therapy and pain. If your client has no red flags in assessment and you have decided it is safe to […]

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Massage Therapy and Pain

Body Mechanics - Sunday March 29, 2015

Massage Therapy and Pain, What Does it All Mean? Massage therapists live in a world of touch. So it is no surprise that the new science that relates to how touch, sensation and pain is processed and experienced would be relevant to massage therapists. This is particularly true since many clients seek out massage therapy […]

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What does Massage Therapy Mean?

Body Mechanics - Tuesday March 3, 2015

When I lived in Ontario, it always gave me a chuckle that, if I wanted to buy beer, I had to go to a place called the “Beer Store”.  At the store you walk in and order your beer, sight unseen, from the cash register, which means as a customer you have to know what […]

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Orthopedic Massage….What Are We Doing?

Body Mechanics - Sunday January 18, 2015

What the heck are we doing with Orthopedic Massage? So this post is inspired by my frustration at some of the myths that perpetrate the massage industry through poor education, misinformation, poor training and subsequently are passed on to the general public. Orthopedic Massage is a science-based practice based largely on evidence. While our understanding […]

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Lunges and Deep Belly Stretching

Body Mechanics - Sunday April 20, 2014

Lunges work not just the quads but the deep belly including psoas. The benefit of this kind of movement goes beyond stretching and into organ stimulation. Anytime you tighten up and move muscles that go through the belly you get a nice belly massage which is great for organ health, digestion and function.

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Home Care

Home Care

Body Mechanics - Thursday April 10, 2014

Enhancing Wellness with Our Specialized Home Massage Therapy We take what we do very seriously here. To us that means being just as committed to your health and wellbeing as you are. The time between treatments can be a valuable time to heal, pamper, and rest. We have a number of tools we can provide […]

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Orthopedic Massage Therapy Treatment for Bursitis

Body Mechanics - Tuesday March 11, 2014

So this weekend as the cold temperatures finally broke, I decided to hit the pavement for a run and enjoy the beautiful weather. The only problem is I actually hit the pavement. Two miles from home, I tripped over a grate, and pitched forward. Failing to get my hands up in time, I landed square […]

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