ASK THERAPY NYC

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About ASK Therapy

ASK Therapy is made up of a partnership between licensed massage therapists Sarah and Ksenia.Combined, we have over 30 years of licensed massage therapy experience.

SARAH, LMT, CLT

Sarah has been a licensed New York State Massage Therapist since 2002. She graduated from the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences with a degree in Massage Therapy. Since then, she has been using her skills in Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage, Medical Massage, Oncology support, and Sports Massage in various work environments. These include volunteering at a non-profit organization, helping medical caregivers, Sports Clubs, Medical Spas, Wellness Spas, as well as Chiropractic and Physical Therapy clinics. Meeting New York State requirements, Sarah has continued to further her skills through the years with Continued Education Courses in Medical Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy, Prenatal/Postpartum Care, Infant Massage (certified to educate parents), Massage Cupping, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Biomagnetic Adjustment Therapy, and CranioSacral Therapy. Sarah's studies of CranioSacral Therapy techniques at the Upledger Institute International have been invigorating and inspiring to further support each person's process of self-healing. Sarah enjoys combining Eastern and Western modalities in all her therapy treatments.

KSENIA, LMT, CLT

Ksenia is a NY State Massage Therapist and graduate of the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences. Since her graduation in 2013, Ksenia had taken a variety of medical and therapeutic massage continuing education courses, including the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy, and always continues learning new techniques and niche offerings.As a former ballroom dancer, Ksenia always relied on massage therapy to prepare her body for competition and to facilitate restoration after performance. A purposeful and skillful massage can be a game-changer that helps one's body and mind to perform at their peak. Ksenia wishes the same for all her clients and is motivated to help them achieve physical freedom and a pain-free life.As a former professional dancer and certified Personal Trainer, Ksenia focuses on restoration of body movement by decreasing maladaptive behavior, muscle tension, and restriction. Ksenia designs each therapy session to the individual with a focus on reducing muscle tension patterns and enhancing functional movement throughout the body.Ksenia aims to help patients find relief from pain through improved body alignment and awareness, so they can continue to pursue activities they enjoy.BodyAtelierNY.com

For Physical Therapy, contact:

Svetlana Lee, DPT

Fox Health and Wellness LLCwww.foxhwpt.com

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CranioSacral Therapy (CST)

International Association of Healthcare PractitionersUpledger Institute InternationalCST is a gentle hands-on treatment that may provide relief from a variety of symptoms including headaches, neck pain and side effects of cancer treatment among many others.CST uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.The focus of CST is a gentle placement of hands to assist release of the body’s connective tissue, or “fascia.” Fascia (Latin word for “band”) is a covering found throughout the body including organs, glands, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, brain and spinal cord. This covering forms a body-wide connective network. CST is based on the idea that the body is interrelated at all levels.CST is thought to improve efficiency of biological processes through boosting inherent self-regulation, self-correction and self-healing. The therapy can be used successfully with children and adults.Conditions Craniosacral therapy (CST) can help:Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, Migraine headache, Complex regional pain syndrome, Fascial adhesions, Multiple sclerosis, Neuralgia, Neurodegenerative diseases, Temporo-mandibular joint syndrome, Stroke, Post-concussion syndrome, Speech impairment, Epilepsy.

Biomagnetic Adjustment Therapy by a Certified Vitalist

The Vitalist’s Academy of Biomagnetic AdjustmentA Biomagnetic Adjustment Therapist/Vitalist is trained and enabled to prodigiously assist others in their journey to wellness. There's a great deal of attention placed on protocols that help protect your electromagnetic energetic circuit, guarding your vitality. It is of great importance this treatment only involves the application of north pole magnets on the body.Lava rocks, imported from Italy, are used in addition to magnets for the absorption of positive ions and toxic energy. For application onto the body, the lava rocks are smoothed for better results.

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)

Norton School of Lymphatic TherapyLymphatic Drainage Massage is a gentle manual lymphatic therapy technique. It is a great way to activate the lymphatic system. Compression Therapy available upon request.

Relaxation Massage

Massage has substantial health benefits. It can improve blood circulation and stimulate the body’s lymphatic system, which carries away waste products. It can help with insomnia, promote clarity of mind, and emotional balance.

Medical Massage

Medical massage care focuses on healing injuries, improving function, or increasing circulation. These treatments may be directions from a physician as to the type of massage treatment to be given their patients. The therapist may use a variety of procedures and techniques, and usually focuses the treatment on the areas of the body described in the prescription. The treatment may take place over the course of several sessions.

Pre/Postnatal Massage

Prenatal Massage
A woman who is getting ready to give birth can deal with many issues:
Muscle tension, swelling, pain in the body, emotional stress (leading to insomnia), irritation, sense of anxietyA prenatal massage for pregnant women can work wonders. It may help to:
Relax muscles
Improve blood circulation
Relieve pain and stress
Increase the elasticity of the skin
Prevent the appearance of stretch marks
Prevent the development of varicose veinsPostpartum Massage
Pregnancy and childbirth are natural processes for women. However, both take a lot of energy and are associated with hormonal and cardinal changes in the body. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to get in shape quickly after the birth of a child. An important part of this process is looking after the mother’s well-being and emotional comfort.Postpartum massage is an integration of effective restorative techniques that may help to:
Improve function and remove swelling of the lymphatic system
Tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall
Restore elasticity and the ability to actively contract
Relieve stress on joints and eliminate back pain
Reduce nervous irritability and prevent the development of postpartum depression
Increase the overall tone of the body
Accelerate the process of losing weight gained during pregnancy

Dynamic Cupping Massage

Promote healing of the body with this pain-free, therapeutic treatment that can improve flexibility, range of motion, and so much more. This beneficial service uses silicone cups to create suction, allowing for better circulation and easier movement of the muscle. Pulling action used during the session helps to promote deep relaxation throughout the entire body.

Shiatsu Massage

Shiatsu relies on the use the fingers, thumbs and palm to apply pressure to different areas of the body’s surface. Shiatsu may help regulate the automatic nervous system activity and may help stimulate the circulatory, lymphatic and hormonal systems. Poor posture, joint problems, sprains, arthritis, sciatica, acute and chronic neck and back pain, sinusitis, and bronchitis may be helped with Shiatsu massage.

Active Stretching

A stretching session here at ASK is a comprehensive system that includes stretching, fascial remodeling, strengthening, neural re-patterning, and relaxation. The goals are grace and ease, and this is experienced as enhanced awareness and elegance in movement.

Sports Massage

Sports massage is a type of massage that can alleviate pain occurring in certain parts of the body, which can be caused by too much physical activity. This type of massage was originally developed to serve athletes as a way to prevent and relieve injuries. However, both athletes and non-athletes can gain physiological and psychological benefits from receiving sports massage therapy.

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