Kate Nichols Massage Therapy — Local services in New York

After a number of uncomfortable massages at places around the city, I knew I needed to be more intentional about finding a massage therapist who approached body work in a way that is holistic, caring and trauma informed. I came upon Kate's website and was delighted when she responded so quickly to my contact request. She and I scheduled a time to connect on the phone and Kate patiently and warmly shared about her approach to body work, answered all of my questions and provided descriptions of her studio space and elements involved. I have NEVER had a practitioner spend so much time with me before even booking a session. I was so at ease; I scheduled an hour-long appointment for the following week. When I arrived, Kate greeted me, and we chatted for 15 minutes so we could just be in space together and talk about how I was doing and what I hoped for out of our session. And then the actual massage was amazing. I felt more connected to my body and relaxed than I have in years. Kate is a deeply skilled massage therapist who centered my needs in a trauma informed and caring manner. I am booking another session for next month and can’t wait to continue working with her. I cannot recommend Kate...

There are so many positive things to say about Kate. I appreciated the fact that she let me fill out an intake form before coming to see her so she was aware of the areas that sometimes feel tight and sore.

This was my first ever massage therapy session and she made sure to make me feel comfortable as soon as I entered the space. During this time of COVID-19, Kate took care to make the space germ free. She used freshly washed and dried linens and she made sure they were transported in a clean plastic case. The room was sanitized and spotlessly cleaned and the temperature was perfect.

She took the time to talk to me and let me communicate what pressures felt best throughout the session. In our 90-minute session, she made my body feel refreshed and ready to get moving right after we were finished. My hips and neck felt relieved of a lot of the pressure they normally feel and I felt more flexibility than I had in a long time. Kate also took the time to tell me of a great hip stretch that has been helping me since my massage. I will definitely return for more sessions with Kate because I trust her and respect what she does as a...

If you’ve ever wondered who your massage therapist sees for massage, it’s Kate. She has a beautiful blend of empathy, knowledge, and experience that puts the mind and body at ease. She takes the time to listen to my concerns and goals for each session and is able to tailor a truly unique massage for each person and issue. I grew up a ballet dancer and currently am a weightlifter. I also have scoliosis and other minor spinal defects that can often make receiving massage quite uncomfortable for me. Kate is able to take into account my old chronic injuries, finding ways to give me some relief without exacerbating sensitive old joint injuries, while also helping maintain my muscles so I’m able to continue to build strength. She is attentive to areas of tenderness and sensitivity so as to maintain a level of security and deep relaxation. Her treatment space is bright and magical, a nice change from standard dark windowless massage rooms. If you are looking for a massage therapist who cultivates a safe and supportive environment as well as thorough and effective bodywork I cannot recommend Kate...