Balanced Bodywork NYC — Local services in New York

Austin is exceptional. For background, I train for marathons and run about 70-80 miles a week. If it weren’t for Austin, my ability to perform at a high level wouldn’t be possible.

Austin has deep expertise with targeted myofascial treatment, wellness, nutrition, physiology, and it helps that he himself is an athlete, so he understands all the pains /aches/issues his patients and clients face.

After seeing dozens of physical therapists and massage therapists over the past few years in New York City, i go to his office in Brooklyn from the Upper East Side of Manhattan because he’s that good. I’ve been in New York for 15 years and the work that Austin does is unparalleled.

Austin is more than just a massage therapist, he is an expert in holistic prehab, rehab, injury prevention, physiology, wellness, body mechanics, and physiology. His knowledge, experience, and character are world class and would recommend any and all individuals looking for meaningful improvement and real healing of on-the-cusp injuries see him.

I was reluctant to post this review because his calendar has started getting really full and I was nervous about potentially losing my weekly time slot.

If you’re tired of wasting money and being disappointed by massage therapists where you’ve seen minimal results or improvement, I highly recommend you see Austin right away. His methods are nuanced, targeted, are super effective, has been life changing, and has shown me meaningful results in my performance and recovery training for the Boston marathon. My confidence in pushing to perform harder has increased because of Austin’s unique ability to get to the root cause and fix any and all issues. There’s no question Austin cannot answer, he is a savant related to wellness and...

I am training for the nyc marathon and it’s starting to take its toll. I thought this massage would help in the moment and maybe a day or 2 after but it’s been a few weeks now and I still feel great! I needed relief from my right hip to the foot and no matter how much i foam rolled and stretched I couldn’t get it out. Austin used some sports massage techniques on me that I have never experienced before and I realized why what I was doing wasn’t enough. You really need that educated touch that comes from a professional.

I thought massage was supposed to hurt but Austin was able to get into the knots and move my limbs around in ways that let my body release everything without forcing it. I can’t even explain it. I thought I needed to be in pain to feel better but I was actually able to enjoy the massage. The intake and out-take were quite impressive. I thought i’d just come in and hop on the table but he sat with me and with skillful interviewing was able to get a clear picture of what happened, why , and what he was going to do about it. At the end of the treatment he gave me some great suggestions going forward as far as self massage, stretching, and general injury prevention tips. I plan to go back in a week or 2 for a tune up and then more consistently as I am closer to the race....

I booked a 60 minute massage with Austin and it was a wonderful experience!

The studio is squeaky clean and well lit. Austin and I had a quick check in before the massage and he got to work. Within a few minutes of the treatment starting I felt super relaxed and mentally floated away. This was my first time working with Austin and he was immediately able to create such a safe feeling and calm atmosphere. I knew I was in good hands (no pun)!

Austin is a deft practitioner and was able to work knots and tough areas without excessive pressure. Totally recommend if you are on the more sensitive side and traditional deep tissue work typically feels unbearable. The hour breezed by and I felt so mentally and emotionally reset when I got up and opened my eyes. The massage completely grounded my nervous system and sharpened my senses for the rest of the day. Like so people lately, my emotional baseline has been stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted. But I left feeling soooo much lighter and unharried compared to how I walked in. This was truly restorative and much needed on many levels.

I'm so happy to have to spot in the neighborhood and I will gladly recommend...