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Pregnancy and Ankle Massage: Is it safe?

Body Mechanics - Thursday January 21, 2021

Why did I want to write this post about pregnacy and ankle massage? After my two pregnancies and seeing a post on a prominent Facebook parenting group for the Upper East Side of New York, I started thinking about writing this blog.  In the post, the OP had asked the group, β€œIs it safe to […]

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Sleep Hygiene and Massage Therapy

Body Mechanics - Thursday December 17, 2020

“Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together” -Thomas Dekker What is sleep hygiene? The CDC defines sleep hygiene as “the good habits that can lead to you getting a good night’s sleep” As a yoga therapist, I talk a lot about sleep hygiene and refer our clients to sleep hygiene […]

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Supporting Small Businesses in the Holiday Season of Covid

Body Mechanics - Wednesday November 18, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Paying it Forward to Small Business During Covid It is no surprise that 2020 is a hard year for most people. As a small business owner, it has been especially challenging. Many New York businesses were closed upwards of four months at the start of the season representing crushing financial losses.  […]

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Yoga Therapy in a Clinical Setting

Body Mechanics - Friday October 16, 2020

Why Yoga Therapy? Ditching the Gym A Message from Yuliana, I am thrilled to be joining Body Mechanics as a yoga therapist. “What is Yoga Therapy“, you might be asking yourself as you read this. Yoga therapy as defined by IAYT, the governing board for yoga therapy, is the process of empowering individuals to progress […]

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Women in Business. It is Harder Than You Think.

Body Mechanics - Saturday October 3, 2020

This is a post about being a woman in business. It is a post about how far we have come and how far we have not. Full disclosure, if you do not like boobs or feel weird when women breastfeed in public, you should probably stop reading…but I guess that’s the point of this blog […]

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Body Mechanics Orthopedic Massage supports the LGBTQIA+ community

Body Mechanics - Sunday September 20, 2020

Body Mechanics Orthopedic Massage has always been a place where inclusivity and diversity have been highly valued. However, as our collective education grows, we have come to understand that simply being accepting is not the same as being actively welcoming. This is why we would like to formally announce that Body Mechanics Orthopedic Massage supports […]

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Massage at our location during COVID-19

Body Mechanics - Saturday August 29, 2020

Welcome to your local Massage Therapy information page for Body Mechanics Orthopedic Massage! If you are reading this blog, you probably have some questions about whether or not it is safe to receive a massage in the time of Covid-19, and what our practice and our cleaning regimen looks like since opening. If you have […]

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Our Massage Therapy Clinic in NYC Opening in Phase 3

Body Mechanics - Monday June 29, 2020

Massage Therapy Opens in Phase 3! We have an important update to share! Massage Therapy is scheduled for phase 3 re-opening in NYC! Phase 3 may be as early as July 6th. We will tentatively start taking appointments now for that date on a modified schedule. Our front desk is not yet open so all […]

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Racism is Both a Moral Issue and a Public Health Issue

Body Mechanics - Monday June 8, 2020

Within the span of just the past few weeks, a number of Black Americans have been killed. Many of these people were murdered by police officers over non-violent offenses or no offenses at all. Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, David McAtee, Jamel Floyd, and Sean Reed are just a few of the […]

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Our Clean Routine and Your Health

Body Mechanics - Saturday March 14, 2020

We are currently open for business, but on a limited schedule with strict health care precautions in place. We are checking in daily with our therapists and clients. If you or someone you know is sick, please stay home. Please wash before entering our space. This is a challenging time for everyone. We understand. Luckily […]

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