About Sandy

Biographical Info
Sandy's Principles of Healing
Benefits of Massage and Reiki

I am a New York State-licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Master, practicing in Manhattan.

I became a Massage Therapist after spending over 15 years as a successful computer systems consultant. Over time, the stress of this work had overshadowed my enjoyment of systems development; having a young child at home further clarified my need for a different career path. I attended New York’s Swedish Institute for Massage Therapy, and received my license in 1999.

In the meantime, I'd received training in Reiki Levels I and II in 1997, and was incorporating Reiki into many of my massage sessions. Since becoming an Usui Reiki Master in 2005, I now offer Reiki Healing sessions as a separate and wonderful healing component. I am also teaching Reiki; please contact me if you are interested in using this gentle and profound modality for yourself or for others.

Using both Reiki and Massage, I’ve worked with small business owners, musicians, career professionals, students, single parents, people with numerous chronic conditions and illnesses. Over and over, clients tell me about the lasting effects of healing touch they experience when they come to me for their sessions.

My work is based on two main principles:

Every massage session is customized to the client's particular needs.
One week your back may need extra attention; the next week your back may feel better, but you’re still feeling very stressed out. No two sessions are the same. Whether through the use of rigorous deep tissue massage, slow gentle pressure, energy healing - or some combination of these, your needs determine the type of session that you will have - each time you come.

I work in conjunction with your own internal ability to relax and heal.
My hands are in a dialogue with your body. Just as a cut heals itself once it has been properly cleaned, both Massage and Reiki facilitate our body’s wonderful system of self healing, and its desire for homeostasis - our proper balance of health.

Benefits of Massage and Reiki

The use of Massage Therapy as an adjunct to the treatment of numerous medical conditions is well-documented. Some of the functions of Massage include:

Pain relief from tight muscles and repetitive stress injuries;

Strengthening of the immune system by stimulating the circulatory and lymphatic systems -- this helps bring oxygen to, and remove toxins from the cells throughout the body;

Enhanced relaxation through more efficient breathing;

Accelerated healing process following fractures and sprains;

Enabling of deep relaxation, to allow for calm functioning of body and mind.

Reiki works with the Eastern Medicine concept of 'ki' or 'chi', also known as 'universal energy'. Reiki energy transmits healing while the body is in a deep state of relaxation. As with other Eastern modalities such as acupuncture and Shiatsu, Reiki works on a mental/emotional level as well as the physical, helping to restore balance within the body. Reiki is a wonderful modality for those who are too ill to receive regular massage, and is being used in hospitals and cancer treatment facilities all over the country.

Confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of my work. As clients become relaxed during the Massage Session, they may find themselves sharing feelings and information that are deeply personal. I respect the trust you put in me, and you may be assured that all aspects of your session are therefore considered confidential.

Finally, Massage Therapy is not sexual massage; appropriate draping is observed, client privacy is respected, and the boundaries of the client-practitioner relationship are maintained at all times.

Please contact me to find out more about my work; I’ll be glad to speak with you and answer your questions. Don't forget to ask me about cost-efficient frequency packages. More is better!