Darcy Stockton Massage Therapy and Skincare — Local services in New York

I decided to see Darcy after reading all her good reviews online. I have been to many massage establishments in the neighborhood and throughout the city looking for a masseuse that I felt was knowledgeable about anatomy and treating specific injuries. I am picky about my massages because I am a physical therapist and knowing anatomy, and giving manual therapy are part of my daily job. At many other establishments, I felt the massages were pleasant but never addressed specifically what I came in for. I had a completely different experience at Darcy's spa. I filled out the intake form for Darcy's practice, and gave Darcy a long list of body parts that needed attention due to the mechanical stress from my job, and my long-distance running hobby. I felt Darcy's intake form was very thorough, which I thought would help her target my specific injuries better. When I arrived at the Spa, I felt the location was clean and professional. Darcy's table was very comfortable and the music choice was soothing. I enjoyed that it was vocal songs rather than instrumental or nature sounds used at many other spas. I felt the music put me into a relaxed head space. Darcy did an excellent job of addressing every body part I had mentioned on my intake form; which I know was a challenge since we only had 90 minutes, but at the end she even offered to go over my time as long as I didn't need to be anywhere so she could have time to address everything. Darcy's pressure was strong, but I was looking for deep targeted pressure and had informed her of this before we started. During the massage she found places I hadn't even known were sore, and I noticed that one side of my body had been tighter overall compared to the other side. Darcy took the time to talk to me after the massage and discuss what she had found were my problem areas. I felt I walked away after my massage with a greater knowledge about my body, and the feeling that everything I had asked her to address had been worked out. I will definitely visit her again! Also, the only common complaint I read about her online had been that she did not have enough available appointments, and/or she did not pick up the phone when called to schedule. I found it very easy to make an appointment online through her website and I was able to book an appointment within two days. If you are looking for a massage place to go to in the neighborhood, or even just looking for a massage therapist that will address specific injuries and not just give an overall rub down,...

I’ve been going to Darcy for years and she has always been professional, friendly, and effective. I’ve followed her from Brooklyn to NJ and back to Brooklyn, and already gone to the new location in K-town. I found Darcy years ago via online reviews so it’s time to pay it forward for others.

tl;dr review: easy booking, very clean studio space, very fair pricing for consistently excellent service.

Longer review: I have moderately-severe S-curve scoliosis and the Curative Deep Tissue Massage has done wonders for alleviating pain and loosening tight muscles. She’s incredibly smart and intuitive when it comes to massage, and I haven’t found anyone, anywhere who has offered as good results as Darcy. She’s recently added skincare treatments to her practice and the facial that I received immediately brightened my skin and reduced redness. Adding skincare treatments seems like a natural extension of her massage therapy practice - she works with the surface of the body! Regardless if receiving a deep-tissue massage or skincare treatments Darcy’s services have produced immediate benefits. She has always been knowledgeable and honest; she doesn’t over-promise results and instead lets her work speak for herself - the mark of a true professional in my opinion/experience.

She has built up a lot of goodwill and trust with me which extends to her employees. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with another massage therapist if Darcy herself...

Darcy is simply the best massage therapist I have ever had. She tailors the massage to what I need that day and listens to what I feel is most important for the massage based on my current training program in the gym. I have a monthly subscription and have really enjoyed adding body work into my self-care practice during this pandemic. I have always felt comfortable, respected and safe with all of her covid-19 protocols.

Update! I just had a fabulous facial by Darcy and can’t wait to make my next appointment. It was exactly what I needed- relaxing and effective. I learned a lot about my skin and have a new plan in place based on her feedback. The lymph node and facial massage was the best part! Also, her new office is super convenient to mine now and I just walk there on my lunch break. I love that I can walk across the street from her office and get Korean skincare products and then grab some yummy lunch or groceries on the block before heading back to work. I can even see myself fitting in a facial or massage before heading out of the city for the weekend or before a holiday as Penn Station is steps away. Thanks for being more accessible...