Eastside Massage Therapy

Established in 1983, our renowned massage center is conveniently located in the heart of Upper East Side on East 78th Street between 1st & 2nd Avenue. We specialize in our Signature Therapeutic Blend, Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Sports Therapy Massage.

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DIY: Get away for the summer without leaving NYC.

Not everyone can afford an all-inclusive, luxurious escape this summer, especially a New Yorker. Between coffees costing you $5, lunches averaging $15, the climbing metrocard prices and having to choose between rent or your next meal, any money you’ve saved is literally for a torrential downpour. Any money you’ve earned is your survival fund. But with that in mind, being a New Yorker also means hustle and bustle, anxiety, little to no sleep and high levels of stress! If anyone deserves a vacation, it’s us! We’re in a tight spot here! So what can we do? I’ve comprised a helpful list that we can both use to find peace and tranquility this summer before its back to the harsh winter grind hits. 

It should be obvious, but one of the quickest and easiest ways to get away without going too far is: Massage! Flights to relaxation land are always boarding 7 days a week at Eastside Massage Therapy and the fare isn’t bad at all! Eastside Massage has a midday special on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when you book with them online! For $90 you can receive an hour of a wide range of services that will balance, heal and release all tension from your mind and body!  www.eastsidemassage.com/book    

1. It starts at home! 

Turn your home or a favorite room (or corner if you’re shoulder to shoulder with roommates) into a tranquil oasis! Mine is the bathroom. It’s easy to be undisturbed; I love to soak away my troubles in regular table salt when Epsom salt isn’t an option and an oil of my choice.If you can get the Dead Sea Salt from the health food store-splurge... its from Israel's Dead sea! 2 cups and 15 minutes = relaxation and peace. You’ll feel better so just create the time. An hour in a Zen space can make a world of difference.

Decorate your preferred area with scented candles to enhance the experience, or if you’re really artsy and creative, holiday lights or lanterns! Soothing soft glowing lights in the dark can really affect your mood.  

While you’re at it, you can whip up a facial scrub or mask that will give you the “just got back from vacay” glow. Using your favorite cream with 2 teaspoons of sugar can be a delightful exfoliating experience. Coconut oil combined with sugar and lemon mixed into a paste can also make for a great mask.  For a coarser scrub, almond meal or oatmeal really gets down in there! These combinations can be stored in a jar in a cool dry place for weeks of repeated use. Even water and coffee grounds can perk you right up!  You can also enjoy a mini sauna by boiling your favorite flavor of tea (herbal works best, I love mint!), and pouring it into a deep bowl. Once you’re comfortably seated, drape a towel over your head and let the aroma and steam soothe you and cleanse your skin!  

Incense is also a big help and there’s a wide (and cheap, check amazon or your local street vendor) range of delightful scents that create the experience you want.  If you don’t want to spend any money, get creative! We wouldn’t recommend draping any fabric over lights for fire safety reasons, but you can always paint your light bulbs a nice color or simply take one or two out of the fixture to reduce the brightness. Play some music! Lay a blanket and a pillow or two out and just relax! 

2. GET OUTSIDE!

I can’t express how therapeutic and grounding it is to walk aimlessly for an hour (or even longer) and listen to music. It helps with any negative emotions I want to release.  Walking through your local park or even getting off a few stops earlier to walk home is not only healthy for your heart, it can ease tension in your mind, putting you in a mindset to take your time and enjoy the feeling of being free and  in control while taking in things you may have not noticed before! 

There’s always something fun to do in NYC over the summer. Check out these affordable/free events happening in the Upper Eastside! Carl Schurz Park has free concerts. Check out the free events at the local library and Bryant Park as well! Remember as a NY resident when you show your ID the museum donation is up to you!

FLY SOLO

Have a healthy selfish day! Leave the family home for a while! Get reacquainted with yourself and maybe meet new people!  Whole Foods Market and the Manhattan School of Music have drummed up a wonderful event: Music Night! Walk through your local Whole Foods (5 locations in NYC available) cafés and listen to gifted student musicians play a wide range of genres!  Witness talent and energy of the next generation! It’s Free! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-night-with-manhattan-school-of-music-in-midtown-east-tickets-54366088434

For $30-40 you can enjoy an outdoor painting class by the water! In Carl Schurz Park, you’ll receive all of the supplies you need to create anything you envision. Feel free to bring any snacks or even a nice bottle of wine to enhance your experience! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-n-paint-the-eiffle-tower-in-carl-schurz-park-sun-aft-aug-25th-tickets-65438354881

FAMILY VACATION

Have fun as a family! Check out these cool events that can be fun for everyone!

Woops! Bakeshop is offering Macaroon baking classes for your aspiring chef! Even if the child in your life isn’t culinary inclined, they can still have a blast with this unique hands on experience learning how to color and decorate macarons. The kids get to enjoy a snack classic: milk and cookies, while you sit back and indulge in a bakeshop beverage watching them mix ganache to their heart's content!  https://kidpass.com/activities/2370/8762/woops-macaron-class/woops-bakeshop-new-york-manhattan/?city=1

The Craft Studio has an awesome mini party complete with crafts, games, pizza…need I say more? You can drop the child in your life off here and let them run wild for a few hours while you venture over to the Guggenheim a few blocks over! Everyone wins. https://kidpass.com/activities/125/13729/drop-off-mini-camp-4-hour-session/the-craft-studio-upper-east-side-new-york-manhattan/?city=1

Your summer doesn’t have to be anything less than what you want it to be just because you don’t have thousands of dollars to sink into traveling abroad this year. Make the most of all the resources around you, from your kitchen cabinet, to your neighborhood roof top or tailgate party. No matter what you decide, the worst you can do is nothing. So: DO IT YOURSELF! And hurry because before you know it, summer will be over! Eastside Massage wishes you a fun, safe and happy summer!

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FRY NOW, PAY LATER

I am the biggest fan of summer heat, or any heat! I love the sun in ways most do not. On 90 degree days I am out when the sun is highest in the sky and come September I am bronze beyond recognition.  “The sun on your skin” is a popular, romanticized expression at this point. Tanning makes its fad comebacks ever so often. Generally, basking in the sun is a wonderful feeling. And I’m sure we all live for the impending beach and boardwalk days. But what happens? The sun after all isn’t simply a light in the sky, or a big ball of gas. It’s a UV laser beam that torches us every day! With recent environmental issues, even more than ever before we’re sensitive to the suns magnificence. There is such a thing as safe sun exposure, and the dose of vitamin D does us all good. Sunlight improves moods, and gets your energy levels up too! On the other hand, the sun can be like holding an open flame to your skin.  There are layers to the skin and the effects can be catastrophic! Let’s take a look!  

The skin has 5 layers in all, UVA rays penetrate the outer layers of the skin (epidermis) reaching the deepest layers (dermis), where several cellular structures will be affected. UVB rays are shorter and more harmful than UVA rays, although the latter reach more depth (dermis). 

 – Epidermis: (the layer we see every day) is affected by UVB rays, being the main cause of Sun burns and DNA damage, increasing the risk of cancer. Over time, the UV rays can damage the elastin in our skin. Just under the epidermis, is elastin: highly elastic protein that helps our skin snap back so to speak after stretching and contracting (like when we smile). Elastin works in tandem with collagen which is spread throughout the body providing strength and flexibility. 

– Dermis:  the deep layer of the skin where the UVA rays reach, penetrating the epidermis. Due to these rays, the structure of the dermis is influenced, affecting the collagen, which is responsible for the maintenance of a young skin. Thus, this will cause a lack of elasticity in the skin creating visibility of wrinkles. The more time spent in the sun, the more wrinkly and leathery you’ll become! 

Life comes with exposure to a number of elements invisible and visible to us and they all affect us in adverse ways. So wrinkles and calluses and crow’s feet are just a part of the game. Above all, when dealing with the sun, our greatest concern and most dangerous risk is skin cancer.

There are 3 major types of skin cancer: Basal cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma. 

Basal cell carcinoma is the easiest to treat and least likely to spread. It looks like a “pearly waxy bump” or it might be a “flat brown lesion”. Squamous cell carcinoma can be treated easily if it is acted upon in its earliest stages and is characterized by a “firm red pimple or nodule that won’t go away, and might be covered in a scaly patch”. The two types mentioned are commonly mistaken for blemishes or bites so it’s always best to have it looked at! Melanoma is the most aggressive and serious form of  cancer. Characterized by “moles that bleed, itch or change shape and color” it’s easy to spot and may also have red or white speckles. While there is no known number or times of exposure it takes to develop these cancers, a study by brown university suggest that 5 serious sun burns increases the chance of a melanoma diagnosis by 80%. The life expectancy once diagnosed with melanoma is 5 years! Tanning beds only double these chances. 

Let’s protect ourselves! While there is no cure for skin cancer, we can take preventative measures so we don’t fry now and end up paying later! Good Housekeeping recommends a number of great sunblock products that help prevent sunburn, which will lower your chances of developing skin cancer! This will also help protect the collagen and elastin in our skin.  https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/tips/g256/natural-sunscreens-460608/

Now that you're  informed on how protect your most precious asset - YOUR SKIN, we expect that you’ll make good choices to take care of it. Don’t forget massage is impossible to enjoy with sunburn! Have a happy, safe, fun Fourth of July  and take care of what takes care of you.

Call to book your appointment 212.249.2927 or download the Eastside massage Therapy App to book on the GO!  

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Please Don’t Give Dad Another Took Kit For Fathers Day!

Your father wants a massage for the shoulders you’re always leaning on! Father’s day is fast approaching, and while they may never admit it, unless they’re Hank Hill, they DO NOT want another hammer or a home depot gift card.

Forget the breakfast in bed and the Starbucks gift too since coffee increases feelings of irritability. Massage is the solution for the gift that always fits and is never returned! Relaxation, Peace of Mind, Reduction from Muscle Tension reigns supreme for a memorable and greatly appreciated gift.

Men have evolved considerably, exploring and embracing a GQ influenced culture of  fine dining, better grooming practices, crafting martinis at home and collecting cigars. The father figure in your life more than likely wears themselves out at work and the last thing they want on Fathers day is a gift that says: more work. 

Anyone saddled with the role of a provider will always be wiped out. Headaches induced by stress, anxiety from a fast paced or harsh work environment, not to mention the physical toll on backs, knees and feet are almost guaranteed. All the while, Dad is more than likely bottling it up, making matters worse! Even a desk job can have adverse effects on the body. A series of stretches such as the crescent moon can be done standing or sitting by simply raising your arms over your head, hands together, and slightly bending to stretch your back and sides. This improves circulation and keeps the body loose and limber! Teach the father in your life to take care of themselves for a change!

The best gift you can give is always wellness. “Occupational stress takes a toll on the body and massage can alleviate chronic muscle tension.” Robin Ehrlich, Eastside Massage Therapy Director advises. Consider a massage! Touch is our first love language and gifting a healing touch can be all the better! See our previous articles to find out what massage can do for Dad and how he can keep that relief and good feeling going between sessions. Eastside Massage will be offering Gift Cards valued at $90 for one hour sessions starting 6/7. Just in time for Fathers day!

Show your love, care and respect and forget the tie for Dad. Every Body kneads to be kneaded, especially your Father. Don’t forget Father’s can include not only your husband but uncle or grandfather, brother or other! Thoughtfulness is contagious and we want to spread health enhancement, deep relaxation and a restored and refreshed Father because they deserve the best!

Gift Cards can be purchased online at www.eastsidemassage.com  or in store.

Call to book your appointment 212.249.2927 or download the Eastside massage Therapy App to book on the GO!  

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Be honest.

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I came across these cute little photos that help identify uses for different incenses. Remember to crack a window to get a nice air flow :3

Strawberry: friendship, love, & luck

Mint: wealth & sexuality

Hyacinthe: happiness & protection

Eucalyptus: purification & protection

Lemon: healing & love

Rose: love, fertility, healing, & courage

Frankincense: courage, spirituality, luck, & protection

Amber: love, comfort, happiness, & healing

Ginger: wealth, love, lust, spirituality

Lotus: protection & meditation

Cinnamon: wealth, healing, & lust

Vanilla: love & mental clarity

Jasmine: love, purification, & dream magic

Lavender: sleep, love, cleansing, & happiness

Also, you can always substitute one with another to suit your wants and needs. I myself almost always use Lemon instead of Cinnamon.

If you are in the midst of creating your Book of shadows (or journal), this is a perfect addition!

Much love.

[Originals by @seraphickalmagick ]

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What once was ∞

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BBQ Tempeh + Creamy Slaw Sandwich

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Rainbow Sandwich cravings 🌈 Taking it back to a time when I was living in the real world and could access fresh vegetables whenever I wanted. I’m currently living on a remote island in the South Pacific for six months, and the fresh food supplies are dwindling. But all it’s not lost, I’m still grateful to have frozen vegetables and sometimes a harvest from the veggie garden. Suffice to say, I can imagine I will be getting more cravings like this 🥪🥬🥑🍅in the coming months. 😛 Dream sandwich contents: Beetroot, red onion, spinach, vegan cheese (@mylifebio), grated carrot, sliced tomato, hummus, sundried tomato and relish 👌 https://www.instagram.com/p/BxrD8hUJuHQ/?igshid=1lp9y3i6brf26

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All lessons are learned through listening.

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Moms and Mom Pains!

Breathe, you incredible power houses! Your 1 of 365 days of relentless dedication to all things other people is finally here.  It’s all about you! The spoils and the gestures will be rolling in! But when that’s over, what about the next day?  Will you be returning to your day to day feeling like your best self? Breakfast in bed is great; as is anything else your family comes up with to make you smile. What about the condition of your body? That stiff shoulder, those chronic migraines or that nagging hip pain you ignore will still be there to meet you, even after Mother’s Day.

No matter who you are or what you do, in home or community, if you’re recognized as a “mom”, you’re bound to inherit the pain that comes with being a nurturer. There may be some you haven’t even considered!

Digestive disorders can develop after years of skipping breakfast. Pregnancy can also cause acid reflux. Stress and anxieties that come with being a support system for a network of people can also cause abnormalities in digestion.

Hips chest and shoulder pains are also common as a result of saving the world day after day. Standing for long hours or beating down the pavement in those super cute flats can be taxing on joints and muscles. 

Surely there’s a way to combat all of this? Nothing will ever stop, and you’ll always be needed. So what’s the cure? A MASSAGE SESSION! All of these things can be resolved if not reduced significantly on a massage table. Eastside Massage Therapy is having an annual Mother’s Day Sale offering Gift cards for 1 hour massages at $90. Save the soggy cereal for another day and give the nurturer in your life something that will keep them at their best in the years to come! Gift cards are available in store or on the website below!

Book with us today by calling 212-249-2927, or by visiting our website, www.eastsidemassage.com!

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“What you may fail to see inside is a result of how you choose to process everything and everyone in your world. You project onto the world what you see inside, and you fail to project into the world what you fail to see inside. If you knew that you were an expression of the universal spirit of intention, that’s what you’d see. You’d raise your energy level beyond any possibility of encumbrances to your connection to the power of intention. It is only discord acting within your own feelings that will ever deprive you of every good thing that life holds for you! If you understand this simple observation, you’ll curb interferences to intention.”

Words by Dr. Wayne Dyer

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Chipotle Tempeh and Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Kale Guacamole

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Tangy smoothie bowl

🍌🍓🍊🍇

BLEND:

1 cup frozen mango

½ cup frozen strawberries

½ banana

¼-½ cup orange juice

TOP WITH:

Banana

Strawberries

Raspberries

Champagne grapes

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[vogue]

Kim Kardashian West invites Vogue into her sprawling home in Hidden Hills, California, and answers 73 intriguing questions. While surrounded by her husband, Kanye West, and their three children (Saint, North and Chicago), Kim talks about motherhood, studying law, and their upcoming addition to the family.

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Here at Eastside Massage Therapy we treat our clients like we treat our celebrities. If you want a no frills, professional healing high quality massage, with a licensed Massage Therapist come in and experience our therapeutic and reflexology massages. We look forward to being of service." - Robin M. Ehrlich (Pictured with Kim Kardashian West, Allure.com )

-We miss you at Eastside Kim!