PERSONALIZED HANDS-ON CARE
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage focuses on selected areas of muscle and surrounding soft-tissue tension. Depth is adjusted to your response; a useful session does not require sharp pain.
What distinguishes this massage
Deep tissue massage
- Care focus
- Focused work on selected areas of muscle and surrounding soft-tissue tension.
- Process & comfort
- The practitioner adjusts depth and pace to sensitivity. Ask for lighter pressure whenever needed.
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About this massage
The practitioner works at a pace and pressure suited to the area being treated. Tell the team whether you want focused work for a particular discomfort or a less intensive session. Deeper pressure is a technique choice, rather than a measure of treatment quality.
Conditions and care goals
Discuss the following concerns with your practitioner when planning treatment areas and everyday activity goals:
- Persistent neck or shoulder muscle tension that is suitable for focused manual care.
- Nonspecific back-muscle aching with soft-tissue tenderness, after relevant causes have been considered.
- Localized overuse-related muscular soreness when acute injury has been excluded and the area tolerates pressure.
Your session and feedback
Agree on the priority area and a practical activity goal. Pressure can be reduced or the area avoided when it is too sensitive. Give feedback during treatment and discuss any soreness afterward rather than assuming soreness proves that the treatment worked.
Office enquiries & booking
Choose a convenient clinic and contact the office to arrange your preferred massage.
Midtown Manhattan
Manhattan
425 5th Ave Unit Office 4th FLNew York, NY 10016
Phone:(212) 385-8999
- Monday & Friday
- 11:00 am–7:30 pm
- Tuesday & Thursday
- 10:30 am–7:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 1:00 pm–7:30 pm
- Saturday–Sunday
- Closed
Forest Hills, Queens
Queens
116-21 Queens BlvdForest Hills, NY 11375
Phone:(347) 783-0048
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- 10:00 am–7:30 pm
- Saturday–Sunday
- 9:30 am–6:00 pm
- Tuesday & Thursday
- Closed
Great Neck, Long Island
Great Neck
38 S Station PlazaGreat Neck, NY 11021
Phone:(516) 201-2345
- Tuesday–Friday
- 11:00 am–7:30 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am–6:30 pm
- Monday & Sunday
- Closed
General enquiries and appointment requests do not require insurance information. If using insurance, check benefits for the service you need.
Using insurance? View benefit-check details
Some health insurance plans may cover massage for medical purposes. Please send your insurance information to your preferred office so the team can check benefits for the massage service you are requesting.
You can contact the clinic or request an appointment before submitting insurance information. If you plan to use insurance, benefit verification is a separate step for the particular service and office.
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NYSHIP — The Empire Plan
We accept NYSHIP — The Empire Plan. Before booking, confirm the selected service, practitioner’s network participation and your individual benefits with your office. Acceptance does not guarantee coverage or no out-of-pocket cost; other NYSHIP plans require separate verification.
Using insurance? Send information for a benefit check.
If using insurance, please text photos of the front and back of your card, your full name and date of birth (DOB), and the policyholder’s name and DOB if different. We’ll check your benefits and get back to you before your visit.
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Coverage details, employer plans & NYSHIP
The office can check network participation, visit limits, referral or authorization requirements for your requested service. Benefits depend on your individual plan.
Logos identify insurers or administrators and do not guarantee in-network status or coverage. The BCBS image currently shows Anthem branding; your specific BCBS company and network must be checked.
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Suitability and precautions
Discuss blood-thinning medicines, osteoporosis, recent surgery or injury and any areas that should be avoided. NCCIH notes rare serious injuries with vigorous massage, particularly in people at increased risk. Choose pressure on the basis of assessment and comfort.
Preparing for your appointment
Bring relevant health history, medicines and instructions from your medical team. Tell your chosen office which massage service you would like to arrange.