Welcome!

Thank you for visiting. A Licensed Massage Therapist since 2009, I love to bring happiness and feelings of peace to my clients. I hope to do the same for you.

Please feel free to contact me anytime.

Lindsay Bellows
Licensed Massage Therapist

LindsayABellows@gmail.com
917.294.6168

Rates*

Swedish Relaxation Massage
A perfect massage to rid yourself of the week's stresses and tension.
30 min $45
60 min $75
90 min $100

Deep Tissue Therapeutic Massage
Focused treatment on one or more troubled spots. Relaxation technique used on rest of body.
30 min $50
60 min $90
90 min $120

Acupressure Table or Floor Massage
Focused treatment using applied pressure to lines of energy throughout the body. Focused stretches incorporated.
30 min $50
60 min $90

Hand, Foot, Head Massage
20 min $30
40 min $60
60 min $75

*Add $20 to rates for house-calls
*Gratuity not included in rates

Policies

What clients can expect from me:

1. I provide my clients with a competent and professional service each time they come for an appointment, addressing each client’s specific needs for that session.
2. I return calls/emails within 24 hours unless my outgoing message says differently.
3. Clients are treated with respect and dignity
4. I perform services for which I am qualified, and I refer clients to appropriate specialists when the work is beyond my scope of practice.
5. I keep accurate records and review charts before each session.
6. I respect all clients regardless of their age, gender, race, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, body type, political affiliation, or state of health.
7. If I need to cancel an appointment, I do so within 24 hours whenever possible. If an emergency arises and I cannot keep an appointment, I provide a 50% discount on a client’s next session. For non-emergency cancellations of less than 24 hours, there is no charge for a client’s next session.
8. My equipment and supplies are clean and safe.
9. Personal and professional boundaries are respected at all times.
10. Clients are draped with a sheet at all times during the session. Only the part of the body being worked is exposed. Genitals are never exposed or massaged.

What I expect of my clients:

1. Sessions begin and end at scheduled times. Session which start late due to the client arriving late end at the appointed time and are full price.
2. Be present and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
3. Clients provide a health history and update whenever necessary.
4. If cancellation is necessary, please give 24 hour/“night before” notice to avoid being charged full price for the appointment. Emergency cancellations are determined on a case-by-case basis at the therapist’s discretion.
5. Payment is expected at the time service is rendered.
6. Out-call appointments: if a client does not arrive within 15 minutes after the scheduled time, s/he is charged for the appointment and the session will end on time.
7. Sexual harassment is not tolerated. Compromising therapist’s safety is not tolerated.
8. Be clean, having showered or bathed on same day as treatment.
9. Do not eat a heavy meal less than two hours prior to treatment.

Education and Qualifications

Education

Attended the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy. Graduated with an Associates Degree in Occupational Sciences in December 2008.

Licensing Information

New York State Licensed Massage Therapist # 022634

Nationally Certified with the Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork # 569340-08

American Massage Therapy Association Member

Qualifications

Eastern modalities: Five Element Shiatsu, Tui Na, Polarity, and acupressure massage.

Western modalities: Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, medical massage, sports massage, trigger point release, PNF techniques, chair massage, and reflexology.

Experience

Mount Sinai Hospital – New York, NY

Offsite Clinic – rendered chair massage to emergency room staff during shift breaks in adverse conditions

NYC Marathon – New York, NY

Offsite Clinic – rendered post-event sports massage to participants of the marathon

Abraham Residence – New York, NY

Offsite Clinic – rendered massage to adults with mental health issues who are stabilized with medication and are living in a self-sufficient residency prior to moving out on their own.

Onsite Clinics at Swedish Institute

Clinic I: Relaxation Swedish Massage – Six 60 minute relaxation massage sessions including intake, exit interviews, treatment protocol, and SOAP note taking.

Clinic II: Shiatsu – Six 60 minute shiatsu massage sessions including intake, exit interviews, treatment protocol, and SOAP note taking.

Clinic III: Medical Massage – worked with two clients consecutively for 12 weeks each. Completed extensive intakes and research papers for 6 week (1 session/week) western treatment protocol. Also completed extensive intakes and research papers for 6 week (1 session/week) eastern treatment protocol.

Which Approach is Best for You?

There are several popular approaches or styles of therapeutic massage. Each one has its own unique character, focus, techniques, and theoretical base. Some are more effective for certain goals than others. How do you know which is best for you?

Classic European massage is very versatile and forms the basis for many other approaches. Swedish styles are most common and contain the familiar long strokes, kneading, vibration, friction, and percussion techniques. It can be applied effectively for:

• general relaxation
• sports massage
• injury recovery
• rehabilitation

Massage and bodywork forms of Asian origin include amma, acupressure, and shiatsu. These Asian styles are generally focused on energy flow according to the Chinese medical model. In acupressure and shiatsu the characteristic technique is finger pressure on individual points. This is used effectively for

• relaxation
  
• general health enhancement
  
• remedial work

In addition to the basic approaches described above, other forms of therapeutic massage and body therapies are available. I use an eclectic approach and combine different forms of therapeutic massage in my sessions, based on your individual wants and needs.

Benefits of Massage - Especially Beneficial For...

Care-givers -- for those who care for others:

• Mothers and fathers
• Teachers
• Recreation leaders
• Daycare workers
• Nurses
• Health care workers of all kinds

Physical Workers -- for those who stress their bodies in their work or trade:

• Construction workers
• Domestic and custodial personnel
• Truck drivers
• Postal workers
• Plumbers
• Electricians
• Painters
• Professional athletes
• Actors
• Dancers
• Musicians

Desk Workers -- for those whose work involves:

• Long hours sitting at a desk using a computer
• Long hours talking on the telephone
• Sitting at a bench assembling parts
• Fixing things
• Creating works of art

Travelers -- for those spending long hours sitting in an automobile, train, or airplane:

• Commuters
• Sales people
• Business travelers
• Vacationers

Benefits of Massage

Therapeutic massage is an age-old remedy and health practice. It is found in all major civilizations past and present. From the ancient Greek gymnasia and Roman baths to modern day spas and health clubs, massage has been recognized for its health enhancing effects.

The healing systems of many cultures, including our own, use hands-on therapy to soothe aches and pains and facilitate the body's own healing powers.

From infancy to old age, massage has been found to enhance general health and well-being. Therapeutic massage has many applications and variations. Because it is used for health promotion as well as for its curative aspect, it can truthfully be said, "if you have a body, you can benefit from therapeutic massage."


Many Benefits and Uses

Enhances General Health: Therapeutic massage can be an important component of your health maintenance or wellness plan. It helps keep the body and mind functioning optimally.

• Promotes well-nourished and healthy skin
• Improves circulation of blood and lymph
• Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility
• Encourages general relaxation
• Improves immune system functioning
• Improves energy flow

Alleviates Problem Conditions: Therapeutic massage can help relieve certain common physical problems and can help bring the body back to optimal functioning.

• General muscular tension and aches
• Tension headaches
• Muscular back pain
• Poor circulation
• Stress and anxiety

Support Your Fitness, Sports, or Rehab Program: Therapeutic massage can be an important adjunct to a fitness, sports, or rehabilitation program, helping you achieve your performance goals with minimum injury and pain.

• Relieves tired and sore muscles
• Helps improve flexibility
• Relaxes tight muscles
• Speeds recovery from strenuous physical exertion
• Reduces the anxiety of athletic competition

Combats the Effects of Aging: Therapeutic massage is effective in combating the effects of aging noticed in the middle to late years of life. It helps keep body tissues and basic functions in a more youthful state.

• Enhances tissue elasticity and joint flexibility
• Improves blood and lymph circulation
• Promotes healthy and vibrant skin
• Improves immune system functioning
• Relieves muscle aches and stiffness

Relieves the Effects of Stress: Therapeutic Massage helps balance the effects of stress in our lives and helps us avoid stress related disease and dysfunction.

• Triggers the "Relaxation Response"
• Relaxes tense muscles
• Reduces anxiety level
• Normalizes blocked energy flow
• Improves immune system functioning
• Restores a calm mind and feeling of well-being

Special Cases: Therapeutic massage can help in certain temporary or long-term situations which cause unique physical and mental challenges.

• For mothers-to-be during pregnancy
• For infants, especially premature and other developmentally challenged babies
• For the disabled, especially those in wheelchairs and others with challenging orthopedic conditions
• For the elderly

Complements Other Health Care: Therapeutic massage is frequently used to enhance the beneficial effects of other types of health care.

• Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Chiropractic
• Psychotherapy