PRESS Massage in Long Island City
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
5-14 51st Ave Fl 2,
Long Island City
NY 11101
For less than 2 hours notice, please call.
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10am - 10pm, 7 days a week
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Choose the massage your body actually needs.
Targeted, therapeutic bodywork from licensed massage therapists — personalized to your pressure preference, pain points, and recovery goals.
Full Body Reset
A full-body massage that combines relaxing Swedish techniques with orthopedic deep tissue work to relieve chronic tension, support recovery, and help your body move better.
Back, Neck & Shoulder Relief
Focused attention on your back, neck, and shoulders — ideal for screen tension, headaches, desk posture, sports tightness, and the areas that carry stress first.
Pregnancy Massage
Supportive massage for pregnancy and postpartum recovery, designed to ease lower back pain, neck and shoulder tension, swelling, and physical fatigue.
PRESS Elevated
Our most restorative 90-minute massage experience, with two add-ons included so you can target stubborn tension and get a deeper full-body reset.
Want massage to become part of your routine?
PRESS membership gives you one monthly massage at an exclusive member rate, priority booking, discounted add-ons, extra massages at member pricing, and perks you can use across all five NYC locations.
At PRESS in Long Island City, massage is designed for people who push their bodies hard and need real recovery, not just temporary relief.
Every session is tailored to your specific needs, combining clinical-style therapeutic massage with techniques deeply rooted in anatomy, physiology, and movement. Whether you’re dealing with chronic neck and shoulder tension, lower back pain, stress, headaches, repetitive strain, or physical exhaustion, your therapist works with intention to help your body release tension, move better, and recover more effectively.
LIC is home to people balancing demanding schedules, long commutes, intense workouts, creative careers, and physically taxing work. We regularly work with dancers, performers, yoga teachers, chefs, athletes, healthcare professionals, industry workers, and active New Yorkers who rely on massage therapy to stay functional, resilient, and grounded.
Our sessions are focused and results-driven, designed to relieve pain, improve mobility, support circulation, calm the nervous system, and help prevent stress and tension from becoming your baseline. The work is therapeutic without feeling cold or clinical, with thoughtful care delivered in a warm, modern environment where you can finally exhale.
Whether you’re searching for deep tissue massage in Long Island City, sports massage in LIC, therapeutic massage for chronic pain, or consistent bodywork to support your overall health, PRESS offers anatomy-informed care that helps you feel better in your body. Book your appointment today.
Visiting PRESS Massage LIC
Located in Long Island City Queens, PRESS Modern Massage is a clinical massage studio, not a spa. To maintain a relaxing environment for all, please use quiet voices when inside the studio. Please note that we do not provide lockers or shower facilities, your belongings will stay with you at all times. We look forward to impressing you!
Directions By Subway
To reach 5-14 51st Ave, Floor 2, Long Island City, NY 11101, via subway from Queens, you have a couple of convenient options:
7 Train: Take the 7 train to the Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station. Upon exiting, it's approximately a 7-minute walk to your destination.
G Train: Alternatively, take the G train to the 21 St station. From there, it's about a 12-minute walk to 5-14 51st Ave.
Directions By Car
From Manhattan – Start by crossing the East River via the Queensboro Bridge (59th Street Bridge). After the bridge, merge onto Queens Plaza South and continue onto Jackson Avenue. From there, turn left onto 11th Street, then make a right onto 51st Avenue, where your destination will be on the right.
From Downtown Brooklyn – Start by taking the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278) north. Continue on I-278 and take Exit 33 for McGuinness Blvd toward Humboldt St. Merge onto McGuinness Blvd, then turn right onto Pulaski Bridge to cross into Queens. After crossing the bridge, continue onto 11th Street, then turn left onto 51st Avenue. Your destination will be on the right.
Hotel Guests
PRESS Modern Massage in Long Island City, Queens is proud to welcome guests from the Sonder Court Square, Ravel Hotel, LIC Hotel, The Hyatt Place Long Island City, Hilton Garden Inn LIC, The Box House Hotel, and beyond.
Meet The Press: Long Island City
Ashley
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Studio: Long Island City
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages Spoken: English & Spanish
“Find your calm.”
Ashley is a dedicated NYS licensed massage therapist known for her intuitive touch and deep understanding of the body-mind connection. A graduate of the Queensborough Community College Massage Therapy Program, Ashley has honed her expertise in a wide range of modalities, including Swedish, trigger point therapy, Thai stretching, myofascial release, and deep tissue.
Prior to her career as a massage therapist, Ashley gained her undergraduate degree from Hunter College, pursuing a dual major of Philosophy & Psychology. This has shaped her to take a holistic approach to her practice, considering not only the physical but also the emotional and energetic aspects of her client’s well-being.
Ashley likes learning new techniques and continuing to develop her skills to better help her clients. As a massage therapist she creates a serene and nurturing environment where her clients can unwind, relax, and release built-up tension. When Ashley is not at work, she enjoys reading, watching true crime shows, and spending time with her loved ones.
Rafael C
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Studios: Long Island City, Greenpoint
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: He/Him
“Always listen to what your body is telling you, especially if rest is needed.”
Rafael is a graduate from Queens borough community college where he studied deep tissue, Swedish, medical, myofascial, and trigger points. Reducing pain and prompting relaxation with a warm and healing touch that flows within his hands. After many years of being a LMT Rafael has seen great results through the power of what touch can do to one’s body and mind. It always brings him great joy to see how clients feel after with how much more relaxed and appreciative they are.
Xin
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Studio: Long Island City
Pronouns: He/Him
Xin comes from an extensive movement background with over a decade of dance, primarily House, salsa, pole / aerial dance, house, and vogue.
Inspired by the massage therapists who supported his journey in both dance and boxing, he chose to pursue massage as both a profession and academic passion - he is a graduate of the Swedish Institute and a Journeyman Apprentice of The Wellspace Project, a 2 year post-graduate program.
Xin specializes in Myofascial release - deep, slow, mindful compressive strokes. He has found that a combination of Swedish relaxation techniques followed by deeper compressive techniques such as Pin and Stretch to be the most effective in achieving a feeling of relief and reset.
Carlos
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Studio: Long Island City
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English & Spanish
“Each contact with a human being is so rare, so precious, one should preserve it.” - Anais Nin
Carlos graduated from the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences as a Massage Therapist, Magna Cum Laude, the first trimester of 2025. Originally from Ecuador, and living in the New York Tri-State area for about ten years now, his background includes Visual and Performance Arts; massage therapy provides an opportunity to see his corporeal self as an instrument which, in relation to other corporealities, provides the occasion to compose a performance driven by your specific needs. Sciences like Anatomy or Physiology are giving us guidelines, but when contact occurs, an extraordinary dialogue happens, led mostly by intuition. Carlos is devoted to touching you from the heart, to create a unique experience curated to the individual client.
Emily
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Studios: Long Island City
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English & Spanish
“Your body hears everything your mind says.”
Emily is a massage therapist from Queens, NY. Her whole life she always knew she was an empath and has always wanted to work one on one with others to help them any way possible. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, she learned about how effective massage therapy can be for others in so many different ways. She graduated from Queensborough Community College in 2021 and became licensed in 2022. She is trained in cupping, Swedish massage, deep tissue and trigger point therapy. Emily uses a holistic and therapeutic approach throughout each session to help others reach their goal and more. She believes that in order to care for others, one needs to take care of themselves. Emily is also currently a student at Pacific College studying acupuncture. Emily looks forward to helping others every single day through the use of massage, empathy and dedication.
PRESS Modern Massage Long Island City
LIC Queens Massage FAQs & Guide
Learn what to expect from PRESS Long Island City, including massage services, benefits, location details, booking information, and how therapeutic massage can help with stress, soreness, pain, and recovery.
PRESS Long Island City: Therapeutic Massage In Queens
Located in Long Island City, Queens, PRESS Modern Massage is a clinical massage studio designed for people who want real relief from stress, tension, pain, and overworked muscles.
Our LIC massage studio is not a spa. It is a calm, focused space for therapeutic massage, thoughtful bodywork, and personalized care.
Whether you live in Queens, work nearby, are visiting from a local hotel, or need recovery after a long commute, PRESS Long Island City is here to help you feel better in your body.
Where Is PRESS Long Island City Located?
PRESS Long Island City is located at 5-14 51st Ave, Floor 2, Long Island City, NY 11101.
Our LIC studio is near Jackson Avenue and 51st Avenue, close to the Vernon Blvd-Jackson Ave 7 train stop and near Long Island City Station on the LIRR.
We welcome clients from Long Island City, Hunters Point, Court Square, Astoria, Sunnyside, Greenpoint, Midtown, and surrounding Queens neighborhoods.
What Makes PRESS Long Island City Different?
Clinical Massage, Not A Spa
PRESS Long Island City is built for people who want massage that is calm, intentional, and results-driven.
Personalized Every Time
Every session is tailored to your body, your pressure preferences, your pain points, and your goals for the appointment.
Highly Trained Therapists
PRESS therapists complete extensive massage therapy training and bring an anatomy-informed approach to each session.
Convenient Queens Location
Our Long Island City studio is easy to reach by subway, bus, LIRR, ferry, bike, or from nearby hotels and offices.
What Massage Services Are Offered At PRESS LIC?
PRESS Full Body
Our Signature Massage combines Swedish massage with orthopedic deep tissue techniques to relieve tension, support recovery, and improve how your body feels and moves.
PRESS Back, Neck & Shoulders
This focused massage is ideal for screen tension, desk posture, headaches, neck pain, shoulder tightness, and upper back discomfort.
PRESS Pregnancy
Our prenatal and postnatal massage supports pregnant and postpartum clients with relief from low back pain, hip tension, swelling, neck tension, and stress.
PRESS Elevated
Our elevated massage options and add-ons can help you customize your session for deeper relaxation, targeted relief, and a more restorative experience.
Chair Massage Events
PRESS also offers chair massage events for offices, teams, conferences, and private gatherings.
Who Is LIC Massage Best For?
PRESS Long Island City is ideal for office workers, commuters, hotel guests, athletes, runners, dancers, parents, pregnant clients, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone dealing with chronic stress or muscle tension.
If you sit at a desk, train hard, travel frequently, carry stress in your shoulders, or feel tight from city life, a therapeutic massage at PRESS LIC can help.
What Are The Benefits Of Massage In Long Island City?
Stress Relief
Massage can help your nervous system downshift, giving your body a chance to relax and recover from the pace of daily life.
Pain Relief
Therapeutic massage can help reduce muscle tension, knots, headaches, neck pain, back pain, shoulder tightness, and general soreness.
Improved Mobility
Massage can support better range of motion by easing tight muscles and helping your body move more freely.
Recovery Support
Massage can help support recovery from workouts, long workdays, repetitive movement, travel, and physical strain.
Better Sleep
By helping your body relax, massage may support deeper, more restorative sleep.
Is PRESS LIC Good For Deep Tissue Massage?
Yes. PRESS Long Island City is a strong choice for deep tissue massage in Queens if you are dealing with chronic tightness, muscle knots, soreness, or limited mobility.
Your therapist will use firm, focused pressure and slower techniques to reach deeper layers of muscle while staying within your comfort level.
We always aim for “delicious pain, not scary pain,” and encourage you to communicate throughout the session.
Is PRESS LIC Good For Back, Neck, And Shoulder Pain?
Yes. Many clients come to PRESS Long Island City for back, neck, and shoulder relief.
Our therapists can focus on areas commonly affected by screen time, desk posture, commuting, stress, workouts, and repetitive movement.
This session can be especially helpful for tension headaches, upper back tightness, stiff shoulders, and neck pain.
Can I Book Prenatal Massage In Long Island City?
Yes. PRESS Long Island City offers prenatal massage for pregnant clients seeking relief from pregnancy-related discomfort.
Prenatal massage may help with hip tension, lower back pain, swelling, leg discomfort, neck tension, and stress.
Please let us know how far along you are when booking so your therapist can support you safely and comfortably.
What Should I Expect During My First LIC Massage?
Arrival
You’ll arrive at the studio, check in, and settle into the space before your appointment begins.
Consultation
Your therapist will ask about your goals, pressure preferences, injuries, areas of tension, and what you want to focus on that day.
Your Massage
Your therapist will customize the session using techniques that may include Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point work, stretching, myofascial release, or focused therapeutic bodywork.
After Your Session
You may feel relaxed, lighter, looser, or slightly sore in areas where deeper work was applied. Drink water, move gently, and give your body time to integrate the session.
How Do I Book A Massage At PRESS Long Island City?
You can book your PRESS Long Island City massage online by selecting your location, service, therapist, and preferred appointment time.
Appointments are by reservation only, so we recommend booking in advance when possible.
Book A SessionHow Long Are Massage Sessions At LIC?
Most PRESS massage sessions are available in 60-minute and 90-minute lengths.
A 60-minute massage is ideal for focused work or a reset when you are short on time. A 90-minute massage gives your therapist more time to address multiple areas and provide a more complete therapeutic session.
How Often Should I Get A Massage?
The best massage frequency depends on your body, your stress level, and your goals.
If you are working through a specific pain issue or injury pattern, weekly massage may be helpful.
For general maintenance, stress relief, and prevention, many clients benefit from massage every 3 to 6 weeks. Active clients or those with chronic tension may prefer every 1 to 3 weeks.
What Should I Wear To A Massage At LIC?
Wear whatever feels comfortable. Before your session, your therapist will leave the room so you can undress to your level of comfort.
You will be professionally draped with sheets throughout the massage, and only the area being worked on will be uncovered.
Does PRESS Long Island City Have Lockers Or Showers?
PRESS Long Island City does not provide lockers or shower facilities.
Your belongings will stay with you in the treatment room during your session.
Can Hotel Guests Book A Massage At PRESS LIC?
Yes. PRESS Long Island City welcomes hotel guests visiting Queens and nearby Manhattan.
Our LIC studio is convenient for guests staying near Court Square, Hunters Point, the LIC waterfront, Sonder Court Square, Ravel Hotel, LIC Hotel, Hyatt Place Long Island City, Hilton Garden Inn LIC, The Box House Hotel, and nearby accommodations.
Can I Request A Specific Massage Therapist?
Yes. You can request a specific therapist when booking your appointment, based on availability.
If you are not sure who to choose, you can select your preferred service and time, and PRESS will match you with a therapist suited to your needs.
Is PRESS LIC Good For Athletes And Active People?
Yes. PRESS Long Island City is a great choice for athletes, runners, dancers, fitness instructors, lifters, cyclists, and active Queens residents.
Massage can help support recovery, reduce muscle soreness, improve mobility, and address overuse patterns from training or repetitive movement.
Do I Need To Tip My Massage Therapist?
Tipping is appreciated but always at your discretion. Many clients choose to tip around 20% for excellent service.
Why Choose PRESS Long Island City?
Choose PRESS Long Island City if you want massage therapy that is focused, personalized, professional, and effective.
Our LIC studio brings PRESS’s clinical massage approach to Queens, offering skilled therapeutic bodywork in a calm environment designed to help you reduce stress, relieve pain, recover from activity, and feel better in your body.
Book A SessionPRESS Massage is proud to be back in Long Island City. Here at our LIC Massage studio, we bring you a personalized and custom massage from a licensed massage therapist (with over 1,000 hurs of training).
Our award-winning clinical-style therapeutic massage studio in LIC is a warm and inviting atmosphere you will love. We are pain-relief masssage therapists on a mission to Help and Heal! Press Modern Massage in lic NY is Women owned and operated since 2008 and by appointment only.
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