Full Breath Massage

Massage Therapist

I have been doing what I love for more than a decade—massaging, writing, teaching, and editing. I was born and raised in New York City, graduated from Vassar College in 1998 and then in 2004 from the Swedish Institute. For close to a decade, I worked in more spas than I care to count, as well as at a wellness center, Jacob Perlow Hospice at Beth Israel Hospital, and the US Open Tennis Tournament. I now focus exclusively on my own private practice, Full Breath Massage, in Manhattan.

I believe we can all benefit from therapeutic massage; I believe we can all breathe fully. Read more

3 recommendations

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    Madhavi B.

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    David is by far the best massage therapist I have ever been to! His breath coaching really helps me connect with and understand my post-partum body in a way that I just couldn't on my own. His massages are always tailored to my needs (which he ascertains beforehand through gentle yet detailed questions) and always leave me feeling great!

    I will say that, at first, I was nervous about going to David, as he is also a friend and I wasn't sure how I felt about getting a massage from someone I know. But once I went to him I realized that I couldn't not go to him, given how stellar he is as a massage therapist!

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    Katie Parker

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    I've been so fortunate to have the privilege of working with David as both a student and a client. As massage therapists, we all strive to reach a place in our work that transcends what we know about the body and touch. David has found access to this space through something so simple it should be obvious: the breath.
    A massage under his careful guidance is a revelation. After just one session, I felt a deeper understanding of and connection to my body. His work with the breath is not only grounding, but informative and empowering. He is relying on intuition, listening, and a mastery of technique. It works, and it's unique and really spectacular.
    Both his continuing education workshops and massage have influenced my work profoundly. Thank you, David!

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    Rachel Griffiths

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    David single-handedly changed my pregnancy from one of the most uncomfortable times in my life to something completely manageable. I am beyond grateful, and can't recommend him highly enough. He listens and is compassionate, and each time I left a session I felt as if he'd given my tired body a new infusion of strength and energy. Anyone who finds David is lucky.

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