Massage Therapy
Your Brooklyn Source for Healing through Massage Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, and Reiki/Energywork. Awareness through Touch.
Recent Comments: "I feel like standing up taller now, and that's usually hard for me!"
"You were really listening to me--I often feel like therapists are doing their own thing, this was different."
"Your hands are magic!"
Testimonials: "That was the best Massage I've ever had!" - Sheldon C., Kate L.
"By the time the session was over I felt human again!"- Calia M.
"I am a practicing ophthalmologist and........I had several pulled muscled in my lower back.....I would say that nothing helped except her. I tried acupuncture, orthopedic doctors, medical doctors, injections, medicine, nothing worked.......Shakti has a multifaceted approach to her therapy; it is not just a massage it is a true therapy. I highly recommend her." R. Smolyak
MODALITIES at MASSAGE and MOVEMENT, BROOKLYN:
Massage Therapy
Thai Yoga Massage
Pre/Post Natal Massage
Reiki/Energy Balancing
Reiki Massage Fusion/ Reiki Thai Massage Fusion
Holistic Health Counseling
Somatics: Guided Breath/Meditation
STYLE of BODYWORK:
Shakti has given thousands of massages; her style is calming, connected, and thorough. She gradually works into the layers of tissue to soothe the nervous system and invite the muscles to let go, preparing the way for deeper work. She works with a strong understanding of anatomy and awareness of the fascia. Energywork is integrated into every session, giving longer lasting results. Focus on Breathing, Guided Relaxation, Yoga, and Meditation, can be requested as part of your session.
HOW OFTEN?
Shakti recommends coming weekly, bi-weekly, or once a month at the very least. This will help produce actual change in the tissues of your body. Awareness grows with each visit, and often results in better self care. Coming regularly helps nip new issues in the bud, plus manages and improves conditions such as stress, anxiety, back pain, neck pain, carpel tunnel issues, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and sciatica.
WHY REIKI/ENERGYWORK?
After a Reiki session clients describe feeling refreshed, as if after a very long, deep sleep. Reiki has proven very helpful for clients studying for major exams--it reduces anxiety, balances body systems, and folks say they think better afterwards. Sensitive clients (chronic fatigue, candida, diabetic, sensitive nervous systems) feel better afterwards, experiencing some relief from symptoms. Clients with injuries have reported exponential improvement, when their bodywork sessions with me are combined with Reiki and other Energywork.
Reiki/Energywork testimonials:
"When I came into my session with Shakti I was very stressed out, very tense in my body, and very much stuck in my head. Her unique combination of energy work and massage and her loving presence allowed me to settle. By the time the session was over I felt human again!" Calia Marshall, dancer and healer, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
"I have been treated by Shakti a number of time over the last few years. Her work has benefitted me greatly and in a number of different ways. Her highly skilled Thai massage has greatly reduced my severe, chronic lower back pain. Her energy work has has been remarkable at guiding me to a very centered, peaceful place within myself at a couple of stressful and traumatic periods of my life. Shakti is a very intelligent and gifted healer. She has been doing this for a long time and she is always learning more. This is the kind of healing that can genuinely improve a persons life." Thomas Stephanos, LMT and Acupuncturist, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
SELF CARE/BODY EDUCATION:
Shakti's Massage, Yoga, and Dance training enables her to instruct you in stretches, use of hot and cold therapies, and breathing/meditation exercises to do in between Massage visits.
*Each Session can include the use of hot packs, hot stones, and quality Massage and essential oils.*
testimonials:
"I am a practicing ophthalmologist and an avid jogger, skier, and biker. My life depends on my back. I had several pulled muscled in my lower back, that usually resolve after intensive massage therapy. Shakti had helped me many times to get back into shape. My recent one was a fall on a step, that immobilized me for several days; Shakti was wonderful with every other day massage therapy, and advise on heat and cold, stretches, and taking it easy. I would say that nothing helped except her. I tried acupuncture, orthopedic doctors, medical doctors, injections, medicine, nothing worked. My back would only resolve after intensive massages, that sometimes would make me feel little worse, but in a day or too give a tremendous improvement. I am back to my normal activity level now, and continue to have massages for basic maintenance. Shakti has a multifaceted approach to her therapy; it is not just a massage it is a true therapy. I highly recommend her. I even brought my son to her, who also thinks she is the best." Regina Smolyak, Ophthalmologist, Brooklyn.
"Shakti is a very special spirit in my life - one of my healers that I go to regularly to benefit from her wisdom, strength and powerful channeling abilities. I couldn't begin to describe all the ways that I have come to treasure and love her for the wise, loving, powerful goddess healer that she is. She has one of the most open, generous hearts I have ever in my life encountered. Thank you, sister!" Cathy Calderone, Creator of Shambhala Yoga and Dance Center, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
"I would classify Shakti as a master of her craft, a true Healing Arts specialist. Foremost, she is highly skilled in many modalities of the massage therapy, and will cater her session to your needs with active communication and certain special touches. She embodies everything you want in a healing arts massage therapist: passion, dedication, professionalism, reliability, compassion and intuition. I have worked with her for over five years on general health and specific pain issues. I recommend her highly, have done so in the past, and will continue to do so." Rebecca Kleinberg, Manhattan.
"Back in 2007, I was in critical condition in the hospital. After I was released, there wasn't alot of hope of me living for very long. I started going to Shakti Andrea Smith for weekly energy healing work and massage. Shakti was amazing with powerful healing energy and heat coming from her hands each week and soon I started to regain my health. Her gentle touch and chakra energy balancing helped me return to good health. I totally recommend her for anyone who needs healing energy work or just a plain old good massage." Victor Rodriguez, NYC Department of Labor
"I love receiving massage from Shakti. Her years of practice and experience really show in the depth of her work. She gives an excellent massage, which is always creative and never formulaic. She really listens to what is going on with your body - aches, pains, tense areas, and follows through. Her warm personality and love for her work also shows in the way she pays attention to such details as warm stones from a stream in Vermont; amazing music that I always get on my iTunes after I see her; soft padding on the table; etc. And I also like that she is always learning new things and bringing these to her practice. Recent "extra's" I've enjoyed have been sound therapy, aroma therapy and reiki. Thanks, Shakti for a great experience every time!". Amy Eberhardt, Yoga Teacher, Brooklyn
"Shakti has been my massage therapist for almost five years. I first came to go to her when I was pregnant with my second daughter and have been seeing her ever since. I travel all over the world for my work and get massage wherever I go. And I have to say that after going to Shakti nothing quite compares." Deena Burjorjee, Brooklyn
"I have had 4 massages with Shakti thus far and all have been superb! I had been to quite a few massage therapists before finding Shakti and none had her skill and healing touch. I struggle with nerve pain in my upper back and Shakti is always able to release the tension in the muscles surrounding the problem areas. She has also taught me some preventative exercises. I love that she uses different massage techniques (deep tissue, Swedish, hot stones, etc) and customizes each treatment. She is extremely knowledgeable about anatomy and massage therapy techniques. It's obvious that Shakti loves what she does! If only I could afford massages every week...." Sarah Brady, Graduate Student, Brooklyn
"Ooooo it's nice to see Shakti's Massage and Movement on Yelp! I met Shakti about 2 years ago first because she does Thai massage. Now I am totally hooked on Shakti for her Thai AND "regular" massage. Shakti is a thoughtful, kind therapist skilled in a variety of techniques. I love her ability to mix these techniques; she seems to know what I need in the moment.. For me Thai massage seems like yoga only I just have to breathe and Shakti does the work; she combines the Thai with Reiki. I started going regularly and it's wonderful that my shoulders, hips, knees and back are greatly improved. I suppose those changes aren't surprising but I am surprised and really pleased that I even my stomach and GI tract feel better! Another good features -- the space is welcoming, low key, a calming room upstairs from the yoga studio. And there's an added bonus -- Shakti has a package price!" Susan Grossman, Nurse, Brookyn.
MASSAGE AND MOVEMENT, with Shakti Andrea Smith, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn