PRESS Massage Union Square

Our Services

PRESS full body

Our Signature Massage

Our signature blend of relaxing Swedish & orthopedic deep tissue massage to relieve chronic muscle pain, aid injury recovery & improve postural conditions.

PRESS back, neck & shoulders

FOCUS WHERE YOU NEED IT

Focused attention on the essentials: your back, neck and shoulders, where you need it most! Addresses tension headaches & office or sports injuries.

PRESS pregnancy

Prenatal Massage

Prenatal and post-natal massage to release lower back pain, neck & shoulder tension and help to reduce swelling during pregnancy.

PRESS corporate

Chair Massage

Bring the PRESS Experience to your local office! We take care of all the details, so you can relax into a deep-tissue chair massage at your office!

Meet The Press: Union Square

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    Brogan

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    “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” - Jack Kornfield

    Languages Spoken: English

    Brogan is a strong believer in the restorative power of caring, therapeutic touch. He combines Eastern and Western massage techniques for an integrated session which can be tailored to fit the needs of each individual. Since graduating from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2017, Brogan has developed the skills to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders, postural imbalances, and general overuse injuries caused by day to day wear and tear. He enjoys working with clients on preventative holistic care to ensure that we not only treat the issue at hand, but also develop an understanding of how to prevent injury in the future. It is his goal to work together with his clients to help them: manage their pain, reduce the effects of stress, bring awareness to their body, and promote holistic wellness. He very much looks forward to meeting you and getting to work!

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    Bismark

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    "Life is not a problem to be solved, but an experience to be had."

    Languages Spoken: English

    Bismark is a graduate from Pacific College of Health and Science. His passion in working with the body comes from being a personal trainer for 6 years and his passion lies in bridging the gap between the worlds of fitness and bodywork. He believes that incorporating these practices into one's routine can help people improve their health and is essential to holistic wellbeing. His work is always tailored to the individual client, whether they need specific trigger point therapy or deep tissue massage. His ability to connect with his clients makes the treatment process seamless as the level of comfort between a therapist and client can make for a better outcome. 

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    Carla

    “Self care is self love. Take a pause in your day, breathe in peace and exhale happiness”

    Language spoken: English and Tagalog


    Carla is a Licensed Massage Therapist in New York, Board certified for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She graduated with A.A.S  in Massage Therapy at Queensborough Community College. Carla loves working intuitively and includes various modalities such as Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point, MFR and stretching. She also had the pleasure in obtaining prenatal massage certification from Mamassage. Carla was born and raised in the Philippines, to a traditional culture that embraces and believes in the overall health benefits of massage both physically and mentally. 


    She is open, willing and eager to learn and grow in this industry. 

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    Jonathan

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    “The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.” - Lao-tzu

    Languages Spoken: English + Spanish

    Jon is a board certified massage therapist who graduated from New York College of Health Professions and is continuing his education towards a Bachelor in Acupuncture. He specializes in acupressure, thai massage, cupping, aromatherapy, and deep tissue. Experienced in an acupuncture clinic setting, Jon is well versed in both relaxation and medical massage. When deemed appropriate, therapeutic joint movements and muscle stretches may be integrated with each tailored massage treatment. Jon believes this only furthers the quality of the treatment and overall quality of life with each of his clients. Outside of work Jon enjoys fitness, nutrition, and collecting crystals.

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    Kurt

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    “Partnering with clients to achieve their health goals.”

    Languages Spoken: English

    Kurt specializes in Swedish and deep tissue massage, incorporating myofascial release, trigger point techniques, and sports massage into his practice. He has trained in Shiatsu massage as well. Kurt has worked in both clinics and spas and enjoys partnering with clients to achieve their personal health goals, whether they are post-injury rehabilitation, personal maintenance, or simply relaxing the body and quieting the mind.

    Kurt is a graduate of the Swedish Institute, and  licensed by New York State and certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). He is also a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

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    Xavier

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    “Just breathe.”

    Languages Spoken: English + Spanish

    Xavier is a graduate of The Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences and a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance. His passion for massage therapy developed from years of practicing yoga where he experienced and discovered the mind-body connection. His sessions combine Swedish and Deep tissue techniques, flowing and addressing specific client needs, whether it’s to reduce pain, increase range of motion, achieve relaxation, or all of the above! Xavier believes that everyone deserves a great massage and trusts the power that massage therapy has to positively affect our minds, bodies, and souls. 

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    Juanpaulo

    Languages Spoken: English

    Juanpaulo is a graduate of Queensborough Community College. He has always enjoyed making people feel better. He loves helping clients with physical aches and pains through the employment of therapeutic massage techniques.

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    Buyana

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    Languages Spoken: English

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    Kavanaugh

    “Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water” -Bruce Lee

    Languages Spoken: English

    I’ve been a student of dance and martial arts for the last 14 years, so I know how it feels to experience pain and discomfort. Constantly injuring myself led me on a path to seek out and eventually practice holistic medicine.

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    Katira

    “Touch the body, calm the mind, heal the spirit”

    My name is Katira Farrow and I have a passion for healing. Massage therapy is a way to help decrease pain, increase relaxation and improve health in so many ways. I love having the knowledge to help people feel better physically and mentally! 

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    Zachary

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    "Health should be more than just addressing problems after they become unbearable. It should include proactively maintaining a balanced body and mind."

    Languages Spoken: English

    Zachary has been massaging since he was five years old. Family and friends enjoyed his shoulder, hand, and foot massages for years until he decided to pursue therapeutic touch as a career. He went on to graduate from the Swedish Institutein 2022where he honed his skills.Zachary is trained in traditional Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Shiatsu, and Myofascial Release. His goal is to send clients into a relaxed blissful state while also targeting and releasing restricted muscles.

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    Don

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    “How could I lose if I’m already chose… like” -Isis Gaston

    DeAndré “Don” Cousley is a performing artist from NYC and LMT. Don graduated from Swedish Institute Dec, 2022 with his AOS. He incorporates his knowledge from school and personal experience with injuries to create the most effective treatment plan for his clients.

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