Massage/Rachel Beider, LMT
All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-05 | Priscilla | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for you helpful response. I did not run the Marathon, but my husband and his friend did very well. We had big fun watching from Park Slope and then navigating the trains to mile 24, and then to the end! I waited till Tuesday evening to work on my husband, and he claimed that it was very helpful (mostly quads and hammies)! I had thought of trying to look you up while we were there (and am sorry I didn't), but we had a pretty full schedule. But I will pass your name on to my brother (in Brooklyn) in hopes that he will seek out the awesome experience of massage! Thanks again! Priscilla |
| 2009-11-05 | Donella | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-05 | Nicole | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the speedy reply, I was feeling like I needed a message and maybe it's because I was coming down with this cold I didn't know I was getting. You were such a great help! |
| 2009-10-26 | Donella | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-01 | evangeline | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-29 | Gerlyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Rachel, Thank you again for your response and the information you have passed on to me. Yes I did think about the IT band but because the pain seemed to be on the lateral side of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius and because it felt superficial, I guess I didn't think this through fully with regard to the pain referring distally on the IT band, so you response has helped me alot in that respect as I deal with quite a number of IT injuries. For now I have suggested that this person goes to see his physiotherapist so I will be interested in the diagnosis - it will make me a better therapist I think. Many Thanks again for your timley response. Kind Regards Gerlyn Crowley ITEC dip. Sports Massage |
| 2009-09-14 | Gerlyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Rachel, Thank you so much for your timley response and for the information you have included which helps me a lot. It is so great to be able to ask the opinion of someone such as yourself and I feel I will benefit greatly from your advice and experience. Kind Regards Gerlyn Crowley ITEC dip. Sports Massage |
| 2009-08-30 | L. Ruth | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you Rachel for your prompt reply to my confusion and questions...I hope all is well with your client....I appreciate your instructions and will put them to good use. Regards, L. Ruth Minnis |
| 2009-07-25 | Cynthia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-07 | beverley | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-19 | Stephanie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much for the response. I had heard very little about the whole toxins thing and could not find info on the side effects so i appreciate the information. |
| 2009-04-06 | Debi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much I really appreciate your quick & thorough response. |
| 2009-03-31 | monica | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for such a quick response. excillent resource to refer to once again. Monica |
| 2009-03-30 | lesley | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your comments. I am still feeling some muscle spasm from it but will try not to let this put me off as I did enjoy it at the time. I will endeavour to communicate my needs a bit better. |
| 2009-03-29 | k | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | rachel is very prompt with her answers and very knowledgable in many areas! |
| 2009-03-27 | gerardo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much for the answers, it's very helpful |
| 2009-03-26 | Donella | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. I will get this lump checked on Friday when I go to my GP. |
| 2009-03-22 | kate | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-03-03 | Maggie | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the helpful advice. I will consult with the website you suggested,yours Maggie. |
| 2009-02-26 | kate | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-02-26 | KC | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-02-25 | Sarah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much, this response was very helpful. Chronic problems can be supremely frustrating and it's nice to be taken seriously. |
| 2009-02-25 | Angie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Good information. Thank you! |
| 2009-02-23 | lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the advice. I will certainly adhere to your suggestions |
Answers by Expert:
Rachel Beider, LMT
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding Therapeutic Medical Massage, Prenatal Massage, and Chronic Pain Management.
Experience
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
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