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 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.
Organizations
American Massage Therapy Association
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
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| Priscilla | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for you helpful ..... |
| Donella | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Nicole | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the speedy reply, I was ..... |
| Donella | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| evangeline | 10/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Rachel Beider, LMT
2009-11-20 Scoliosis:
Hi David, Thank you for your question! Scoliosis can be either functional or structural. Functional scoliosis is acquired over years of repeated movement, poor posture, carrying bags on one side
2009-11-05 Can you get sick from a massage?:
Nicole, Thank you for your question. Circulatory massage, like Swedish or Deep Tissue, can help the improve the body's circulation - this means bringing fresh blood filled with nutrients and oxygen
2009-10-26 contraindication:
Yanique, Thank you for your question. As licensed professionals, we want to work on our clients in a state where they can provide Informed Consent. This applies to many situations, for example asking
2009-10-16 NYC Marathon:
Priscilla, Congratulations on taking such a huge step and running in the marathon! How exciting! It's true, just before a race, deep tissue work is not appropriate. As your body has been (hopefully)
2009-10-04 bulging discs and si joint pain:
Hello, It's likely that the pain and numbness down your buttocks and leg are actually from the discs and lower back compression, rather than the SI joint, and potentially from tight muscles in your
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