Forest Hills Massage Therapy

Specialties

All Forest Hills Massage Therapy therapists must have advanced certifications beyond their New York State License in Massage Therapy (LMT). The therapists are well versed in Deep Tissue Therapy, Medical Massage (for specific conditions like sciatica, tennis elbow, neck pain etc.), lymphatic drainage (which helps dramatically boost the immune system and helps decrease edema (swelling)), myofascial release techniques (similar to Rolfing/​Structural Integration), Sports Massage — for both pre-​event and post-​event situations as well as for people who work out regularly and want to keep a good blood flow to their muscles & our therapists specialize in Pre-​Natal Massage. Pre-​Natal Massage is excellent for both the mother and to help with nutrition and blood flow to the fetus. It will help with relieving insomnia, joint pain, neck and back pain, leg cramping, and sciatica. Additionally, it can reduce swelling in your hands and feet, relieve carpal tunnel pain, and alleviate headaches and sinus congestion. And is intended to ease the pain and duration of labor.

For most of us living in New York City, we work hard and long hours. A good portion of our patients have the standard aches and pains: neck, and low back. Deep tissue therapy is our most popular therapy. We also have great success with all joint problems– spinal, knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist and ankle. We also accept No Fault Insurance and some Worker’s Comp cases. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

History

Established in 1999.

Aric Friedman (LMT) founded Forest Hills Massage Therapy in 1999. Aric brings with him over 23 years experience of massage/​bodywork and the healing arts. Aric has dedicated his life to massage therapy and the healing arts. In addition to formal education: Swedish Institute for Massage, Vermont College of Norwich University for Holistic Studies, Breathe, School for Yoga Anatomy and Yoga Therapy and Pacific College for Oriental Medicine, Aric Friedman has also studied privately with these master healers/​bodyworkers — Jeffrey Yuen, Desikachar-​Author of the Heart of Yoga, Brother Gregorio, Leslie Kaminoff — Author of Yoga Anatomy, Thich Nhat Hanh –Zen Buddhist Master, Dr. Robert Kandarjian: Intuitive Energy Healer, Master Fui Kui Yang — Tui Na and Kung Fu Master, Sogyal Rinpoche, the late Dr. John F. Shen, Master Shoto Tanemura as well as other teachers.