NYC Alternative Massage Therapy

Our proprietary Apotherapy technique combines elements of sports medicine, physical therapy, and traditional healing practices. This hands-on approach effectively treats chronic pain, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions by releasing tension, restoring joint alignment, and reducing inflammation. Patients experience immediate improvement in mobility and pain reduction through our targeted manual therapy sessions.

Specialized sports massage focuses on injury prevention, performance enhancement, and accelerated recovery. Our therapists use deep tissue techniques and myofascial release to improve circulation, increase range of motion, and reduce muscle soreness. Ideal for athletes at all levels seeking to maintain peak physical condition and recover from training-related microtrauma.

Gentle manual lymphatic drainage stimulates the body's natural detoxification processes. This technique reduces swelling, boosts immune function, and promotes post-surgical recovery by enhancing lymph fluid circulation. Particularly beneficial for clients with edema, post-operative swelling, or chronic fatigue symptoms.

Customized prenatal massage addresses common pregnancy discomforts including back pain, swelling, and muscle tension. Our therapists use specialized positioning and gentle techniques to ensure comfort while improving circulation and reducing stress hormones. Sessions promote better sleep and prepare the body for labor through targeted muscle relaxation.

Targeted medical massage addresses specific health conditions through precise soft tissue manipulation. Our practitioners develop individualized treatment plans for chronic pain management, postural correction, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Sessions combine deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, and neuromuscular techniques for lasting therapeutic effects.

Jane developed Apotherapy through 15+ years of clinical practice, combining sports medicine and alternative therapies. Her expertise in pain management has helped thousands of patients avoid surgery, including professional athletes and performing artists. She maintains active certifications in multiple therapeutic disciplines.

Apotherapy combines sports medicine, physical therapy, and alternative techniques for targeted pain relief and healing. Unlike traditional massage, it focuses on specific medical conditions using proprietary manual therapy methods developed over 15 years of clinical practice.

No referral is required. Our practitioners work with self-referred clients and collaborate with physicians when needed. We maintain records of successful outcomes for various musculoskeletal conditions treated through our methods.

Most clients experience significant improvement in 1-3 sessions. Chronic conditions may require additional treatments. Our practitioners develop personalized treatment plans based on individual needs and response to initial therapy sessions.

Some discomfort may occur during deep tissue work, but should never be unbearable. Practitioners adjust pressure according to tolerance levels. Most clients report immediate benefits outweighing temporary discomfort during sessions.

We specialize in sports medicine for professional and amateur athletes. Our treatments enhance performance, accelerate injury recovery, and prevent recurring issues through sport-specific therapeutic approaches tailored to individual athletic needs.

We accept cash, credit cards, and gift certificates. While not insurance-billed, our rates offer exceptional value compared to traditional physical therapy with faster results for most musculoskeletal conditions.

I've been going to Jane for various treatments over the years. I had complicated issues with a painful neuroma in my foot that she was able to resolve. Before receiving her treatment, I had tried podiatrists, acupuncturists, and physical therapists to no avail. In her treatment, she was able to deduce what the MRIs had shown without seeing the images- inflammation in the tissue around the nerves. The treatment was effective.

To put it simply Jane is my hero! She's fixed every physical problem I've had since I met her over ten years ago with a minimal amount of treatments. I've learned to have faith that even if the first treatment doesn't give me 100% relief an additional enhancement or tune up does the trick. I've had long term success with her treatments on my shoulder, my neck, my elbow, my back etc. I have a great relationship with her.

She knows her technique works and so do I. Even the scientific surveys I've researched say it's effective. I bless the day I met her and I don't mind paying out of pocket because she's helped me avoid going down the road of doctor visits, specialists, physical therapy, drugs, shots and surgery. I've recommended her to friends and relatives for years and they've always given me positive feedback.

Jane's medical joint pain scrapings have brought my body and my two son's bodies back to life. We are a very physical family and injuries happen from time to time. She has repaired our backs, shoulders, knees and arms. We believe that Jane has saved us from surgery. And don't let the term "scraping" scare you. My son found it so relaxing that he fell asleep during one of her sessions. Our family highly recommends going to NYC Alternative Massage Therapy.

I never tried apotherapy before but had heard of it and love trying new things so I made an appointment. It was interesting and surprisingly my face cleared! What I also like about Jane is that she gave me her own tips that seemed to have worked - a regime I never thought about trying before. I had been seeing all sort of aestheticians and no one has given me as good as results as NYC Alternative Massage Therapy.

A friend of mine referred me to Jane when I was complaining lower back pain due to the job (we are both bakers). In fact, I was starting to experience nerve pain down my leg at night. My friend told me that she had also suffered from chronic back pain until she started seeing Jane. I went for the apotherapy, where she asks you to point to the area of pain, and then takes a flat piece of smooth plastic (I think it's plastic?.or stone), and rubs it over the affected area, and/or the surrounding muscles.

I had no idea how tight and seized my back muscles were until after my session, and it was easier to move around! Jane warned me not to exert myself for a day or two, so I took it easy. Although I was sore that first day after treatment, the second day was better because the nerve pain was lessened dramatically. By the 4th day, my nerve pain was completely gone! I take better care of myself now (stretching, yoga, drinking more water, etc.) but there's no way I could have healed so quickly without the apotherapy. I've been to Jane's a few times to treat different areas, all with great success. I tell all my friends about Jane, and they have all had great results. :D

I went there several times for a massage and the experience was always great. Jane really knows what she's doing. I went there because of a lot of tension in my back and shoulders causing headaches and she did a very good job to relive that. After every massage I feel very relaxed and had no more headaches since my first visit. Jane is very attentive and professional and puts emphasis on her work. She checks if the pressure level is okay, stretches my muscles and really gets the tightness and aches out. I highly recommend her. The place is well located in Midtown and easy to reach by subway.