The PRESS Massage Blog:
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5 Essential Oils To Help With Allergies
Discover the power of essential oils for relieving allergy symptoms with our guide to the top 5 oils to use. From peppermint to lavender, learn how these…
Why Men Need Massages Too
Massage therapy is far too often stereotyped as being "for women.” Sometimes it's seen as a foo-foo pastime that only ladies enjoy on a Girls Day Out at a spa while sipping cucumber water. However, that is far from the truth. Clinical massage therapy benefits both genders equally and can be medically healing.
Best Pillows for Sleep - our Massage Therapists Best Recommendations
The ultimate goal of a sleep pillow is to maintain spinal alignment and reduce pressure points. But what everyone wants is just a great night of sleep to erase a day of stress, exercising or just playing with your kids or dog.
Sleep is not passive—it’s when your body restores, repairs, and resets. The quality of your sleep recovery depends heavily on how your body is supported, starting with a good sleep pillow.
The Recovery Gap: If You Feel Better, You Move Better
At PRESS Modern Massage, we believe recovery should be treated as part of training — not something reserved only for when your body starts asking for help.
That’s why we collaborated with The Workout Plant on this conversation around the “recovery gap”.
Sports massage therapy for all: Everything you need to know
Sports massage is designed to help athletes and others treat & prevent injuries or muscle soreness. But how is it different from regular massage?
Deep Tissue Massage: Relaxation At Your Fingertips
Unwind and relax with a deep tissue massage. Our experienced massage therapists will help you find relief from stress and tension with targeted pressure and…
NYC Marathoners Guide For Fast Recovery (Full Body Massage)
This body massage guide for fast recovery covers the benefits of massage therapy and techniques which can help alleviate muscle tension, reduce pain, and promote relaxation after intense physical activity or injury...
The Brooklyn Stress Epidemic: What It’s Doing to Your Body (and How to Undo It)
Welcome to the Brooklyn Stress Epidemic: a quiet crisis sweeping across Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and beyond. It’s not just an emotional thing; it’s a physical thing. And stress is changing how our bodies feel every single day. Just read on to see why.
The Ultimate Self-Care Day in Williamsburg: From Matcha to Massage
If Brooklyn had a love language, it would be self-care. And neighborhood does it better than Williamsburg… where the energy hums, the coffee’s strong, and wellness has gone from trend to way of life.
What Happens to Your Posture After a Decade at a Desk, and How to Fix It
After ten years of desk work - whether it’s a startup in Williamsburg, a design studio in Greenpoint, or a corporate office near Union Square - your body begins to adapt to the shape you sit in. And that shape isn’t good.
How NYC’s Hardest-Working Professionals Actually Relax (Hint: It’s Not Yoga)
So how do the hardest-working professionals in NYC actually relax? Spoiler: it’s not a candlelit yoga class or a guided meditation app. It’s something much simpler, and far more effective.
Inflammation & Restoration: How Food and Massage Work Together
We’re thrilled to collaborate with Solette for this special post on reducing inflammation through both nourishment and recovery.
Beyond Quick Fixes: Building Sustainable Fitness and Recovery Habits
People push their bodies hard, chasing results fast, only to end up burnt out, sore, or frustrated when the “quick fix” doesn’t last. Real change isn’t about shortcuts; it’s about consistency, balance, and knowing when to challenge yourself and when to recover.
Recovery Meets Results: Why strength training + massage are the ultimate power couple
We’re excited to collaborate with Fit by Sam, a personal training service for busy professionals who want to look and feel their best without sacrificing their lifestyle.
Aligned Wellness: How Chiropractic and Massage Work Together
We’re so excited to collaborate with Full Stride Spine & Sport Chiropractic, led by Dr. Steven, who now shares space with us at our Williamsburg location!
The Key Benefits of Swedish Massage
Swedish massage benefits include reduced tension, better circulation, and stress relief – learn why it’s a trusted choice for physical and mental well-being.
Are Massage Guns Actually Good for You?
Learn whether massage guns are good for you. Examine the benefits, safety tips, and how they compare to professional massage for pain and muscle recovery.
The Surprising Benefits of Cupping Massage
Experience the benefits of cupping massage, from pain relief to stress reduction. Learn how this ancient therapy fits into modern wellness at PRESS.
Needles + Knots: The Ultimate Self-Care Duo
We're teaming up with @haystack.acupuncture to bring you a deeper kind of healing — one that goes beyond the surface to reset your nervous system, ease pain, and help you feel more like you again.