NYC Healing and Massage — Local services in New York

I started going to see James about two months ago when the back pain I’ve been experiencing on and off for over a decade grew so frequent and severe that I was missing a lot of work and also life. For all of that time I had constant at least mild to moderate aches and discomfort, which increasingly and for longer periods of time was becoming completely debilitating. I’ve tried many things in the past from pain meds and muscle relaxers (which might provide temporary relief but left me pretty useless during that time) to various spa massages, stretching techniques, and yoga (which were fine for mild aches and pains but had no effect or were impossible to do when it got severe.) From the very first session I began to feel relief and now I experience virtually no severe pain and very little of the mild aches and discomfort that I previously had 100% of the time. Even having tried some highly recommended, upscale (and EXPENSIVE) places, I had never had a REAL massage until I went to James. His knowledge of the body and its interconnections is incredible, and for the first time I really think I might reach a place where I don’t have to worry every time I make plans that I might have to cancel due to unexpected pain, and I can feel normal almost all of the time. Before, I had just accepted that I would live my life with chronic pain that would only worsen as I grew older. I know that when you feel that way it is easy to give up, but I truly believe he would be able to help anyone no matter how severe or complicated the case. Do yourself a favor and make an...

There are times in life when people arrive at just the right moment. James is one of those people. I was suffering from a 'frozen shoulder' for over a month that was caused by anxiety, stress, and over-work. The pain severely restricted my movement and further deepened my depression. I found James after carefully researching options in New York that most resembled Zentherapy, a mixed healing practice that I spent the last ten years following back in the Bay Area. It was very clear from the get-go that time with James was not going to be like any other body work session. Before he even worked on me, we spent time talking about my condition, pain, challenges, and what I hoped to get out of my sessions. It was, during that first conversation, that I realized what a strong healing and calming presence James has. At that moment, I was so relieved to have found someone that I could share my story with and know that he only has my well-being at heart. He crafted a program for me that has served as the catalyst in my effort to re-learn a balance between mind, body, and spirit. I've had numerous sessions with James and his trigger point technique is excellent. With his help, I'm also learning what it's like to open my energy pathways and in particular release long-held pain through his vocalized sound therapy technique. I went in to have a 'frozen shoulder' fixed and received so much more in return. I highly recommend James for anyone who understands that true holistic healing requires an approach that only experience and...

Absolutely amazing body worker! I came with a broken hand, which underwent full reconstructive surgery and caused not only a complete loss of mobility in my hand and wrist but also severe pain in my neck, back and shoulders. JR worked with me for several months and I now have almost complete mobility in my hand, my wrist is 100%, and the pain in my back and neck are no more. He taught me self-healing techniques, and built a treatment plan that I am able to use to heal myself between sessions and as frequently as I can find time for. His massage is not like anything I've ever experienced, it was more like a form of "non-invasive surgery" where he used his hands and my own body's strength to "undo" the scar tissue that had been causing me an inability to use my hand... his knowledge of movement and anatomy are inspiring! Very different than the excruciating physical therapy (that had sadly failed to resolve my issues), the experience of healing with JR was almost pain-free (keep in mind I was in agony before we met). James is a gifted and fantastic therapist and an true expert in his field. I am eternally grateful for having met and for our...