Massage/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding Therapeutic Medical Massage, Prenatal Massage, and Chronic Pain Management.
Experience in the area
I am a NY State Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified in Prenatal Massage, and working as a Professional Doula. I have worked with Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and in a Surgeon's Office, providing Medical Massage Therapy. I have taught a basic anatomy course to yoga students at a school in Brooklyn. I have volunteered massage work for the NYC Marathon and massaging patients at Beth Israel in the Jacob Perlowe Hospice Center. I currently own a business, Massage Williamsburg (www.massagewilliamsburg.com), in Brooklyn, NY, and write a blog at www.massagewilliamsburg.com/blog
Organizations
American Massage Therapy Association
Publications
www.massagewilliamsburg.com/blog
Education/Credentials
Swedish Institute of Health and Sciences, WatPo Thai Medical Massage School in Bangkok, Carole Osbourne Sheets Prenatal Massage Certification, Doula Training by Association for Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators
Past/Present Clients
My clients include dancers, athletes, a neurosurgeon, a chiropractor, yoga instructors, and moms-to-be
What do you like about this subject?
I love being a massage therapist. It means I get to be the best part of someone's day, every day.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela | 01/12/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Amber | 01/02/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| David | 12/03/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Rachel was very quick and helpful with ..... |
| Priscilla | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for you helpful ..... |
| Donella | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Rachel Beider, LMT
2010-02-04 massage and terminal cancer patient:
Shelly, Thank you so much for your question. I think that it's wonderful that you're providing excellent care and seeking out resources in this unique situation. There's a lot of wisdom that comes from
2010-01-30 Boop Disease:
Christina, Thank you for your question. First let's clarify, BOOP stands for Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia, also called Epler's pneumonia. Depending on what has caused the disease, massage
2010-01-10 massage:
Hi Charlotte, Thank you for your question. Lung disease is actually not contraindicated for massage therapy, though may present its own series of complications depending on its progression. Many
2010-01-10 lateral pterygoid muscle:
Hello John, Thank you for your question. I am sorry about the ringing in your ear that you are experiencing. I haven't heard of an auricular problem being somatic, as you described, and although I am
2010-01-04 massage and sciatica pain:
Angela, Thank you for your question. In a healthy client who is unable to lay prone, I often use a supported side-laying position, using cushions under their top leg and top arm to keep them comfortable
Answers by Expert:
©2010 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.