PRESS Massage in Long Island City
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5-14 51st AvenueSecond Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
By appointment only. Building-entry instructions are included in your appointment confirmation.
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10am–10pm
Seven days a week
Morning reset or evening relief.
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A better-feeling body.
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New to PRESS? Your first massage is $99.
Experience thoughtful, targeted bodywork personalized around what your body needs. Book your first 60-minute massage for just $99.
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New clients only. Offer valid for 60-minute sessions only. Promotional code must be entered at checkout.
Choose the massage your body actually needs.
Targeted, therapeutic bodywork from licensed massage therapists — personalized to your pressure preference, pain points, and recovery goals.
Full Body Reset
A full-body massage that combines relaxing Swedish techniques with orthopedic deep tissue work to relieve chronic tension, support recovery, and help your body move better.
Back, Neck & Shoulder Relief
Focused attention on your back, neck, and shoulders — ideal for screen tension, headaches, desk posture, sports tightness, and the areas that carry stress first.
Pregnancy Massage
Supportive massage for pregnancy and postpartum recovery, designed to ease lower back pain, neck and shoulder tension, swelling, and physical fatigue.
PRESS Elevated
Our most restorative 90-minute massage experience, with two add-ons included so you can target stubborn tension and get a deeper full-body reset.
Want massage to become part of your routine?
PRESS membership (at only $165/mo) gives you one monthly massage at an exclusive member rate, priority booking, discounted add-ons, extra massages at member pricing, and perks you can use across all five NYC locations.
PRESS LONG ISLAND CITY
Why Our Long Island City Location Is Different
PRESS Long Island City brings focused, anatomy-informed massage therapy to Queens. Every session is personalized to help relieve tension, support recovery, improve mobility, and help you feel better in your body.
Clinical Massage, Not a Spa
PRESS is designed for people seeking thoughtful, results-driven massage. Your session focuses on the stress, pain, stiffness, and movement patterns affecting your body—not a generic routine.
Personalized Every Time
Your therapist begins by learning about your goals, pressure preferences, injuries, areas of discomfort, and how your body feels that day before tailoring the session specifically to you.
Anatomy-Informed Care
Our licensed massage therapists may combine Swedish massage, deep tissue work, myofascial release, trigger-point therapy, stretching, and other techniques based on your individual needs.
Convenient for Queens
Located near Hunters Point and the LIC waterfront, our studio is convenient for Queens residents, commuters, hotel guests, athletes, performers, office workers, and active New Yorkers.
VISIT THE STUDIO
Therapeutic Massage in Long Island City, Queens
Our Long Island City studio is located on 51st Avenue near Jackson Avenue, convenient to Hunters Point, the LIC waterfront, Court Square, Greenpoint, Midtown Manhattan, and nearby hotels and offices.
PRESS Modern Massage5-14 51st Avenue, Floor 2
Long Island City, NY 11101
Getting Here by Subway
Take the 7 train to Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue. The studio is approximately a seven-minute walk from the station.
You can also take the G train to 21st Street. The studio is approximately a 12-minute walk from the station.
When You Arrive
PRESS is located on the second floor. Please follow the building-entry instructions included in your appointment confirmation.
The studio is open by appointment only. Please use quiet voices inside the studio to help us maintain a peaceful environment for every guest.
Lockers and shower facilities are not available. Your belongings will remain with you in the treatment room during your session.
PRESS Long Island City
What Our Customers Are Saying
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Jeff W.
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View Google reviews (opens in a new tab)“I’ve been going to Press for years and was so happy when they opened a location in Long Island City. I always book with Carlos. There’s no one better!”
Dani H.
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View Google reviews (opens in a new tab)“It’s always a search to find a good massage , especially locally. PRESS hits the mark . I live in LIC . It’s my...”
Maggie R.
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View Google reviews (opens in a new tab)“The staff here is so wonderful! Simon and the team on check in are so lovely and make excellent recommendations! My massage was excellent. Highly recommend!”
Jane B.
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View Google reviews (opens in a new tab)“Lovely massage place tucked away in LIC! I’ve had some amazing massages (shoutout to Xin and Sierra especially - 5 stars.”
Ronan T.
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View Google reviews (opens in a new tab)“Thank you Emily for the very much needed neck, shoulder and back massage it was a great experience! I went out my way to...”
Maggie R.
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View Google reviews (opens in a new tab)“The best massage ever! I had Carlos. He was so professional and skilled. I went in with terrible sciatica and he healed...”
Julia B.
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View Google reviews (opens in a new tab)“Press is great! Xin was very respectful and checked in offer which I appreciate. A great balance of good pressure but not painful at all. The space is nice, clean and relaxing. A great spot in LIC!”
Meet The Press: Long Island City
Ashley
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Studio: Long Island City
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages Spoken: English & Spanish
“Find your calm.”
Ashley is a dedicated NYS licensed massage therapist known for her intuitive touch and deep understanding of the body-mind connection. A graduate of the Queensborough Community College Massage Therapy Program, Ashley has honed her expertise in a wide range of modalities, including Swedish, trigger point therapy, Thai stretching, myofascial release, and deep tissue.
Prior to her career as a massage therapist, Ashley gained her undergraduate degree from Hunter College, pursuing a dual major of Philosophy & Psychology. This has shaped her to take a holistic approach to her practice, considering not only the physical but also the emotional and energetic aspects of her client’s well-being.
Ashley likes learning new techniques and continuing to develop her skills to better help her clients. As a massage therapist she creates a serene and nurturing environment where her clients can unwind, relax, and release built-up tension. When Ashley is not at work, she enjoys reading, watching true crime shows, and spending time with her loved ones.
Rafael C
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Studios: Long Island City, Greenpoint
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: He/Him
“Always listen to what your body is telling you, especially if rest is needed.”
Rafael is a graduate from Queens borough community college where he studied deep tissue, Swedish, medical, myofascial, and trigger points. Reducing pain and prompting relaxation with a warm and healing touch that flows within his hands. After many years of being a LMT Rafael has seen great results through the power of what touch can do to one’s body and mind. It always brings him great joy to see how clients feel after with how much more relaxed and appreciative they are.
Xin
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Studio: Long Island City
Pronouns: He/Him
Xin comes from an extensive movement background with over a decade of dance, primarily House, salsa, pole / aerial dance, house, and vogue.
Inspired by the massage therapists who supported his journey in both dance and boxing, he chose to pursue massage as both a profession and academic passion - he is a graduate of the Swedish Institute and a Journeyman Apprentice of The Wellspace Project, a 2 year post-graduate program.
Xin specializes in Myofascial release - deep, slow, mindful compressive strokes. He has found that a combination of Swedish relaxation techniques followed by deeper compressive techniques such as Pin and Stretch to be the most effective in achieving a feeling of relief and reset.
Carlos
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Studio: Long Island City
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English & Spanish
“Each contact with a human being is so rare, so precious, one should preserve it.” - Anais Nin
Carlos graduated from the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences as a Massage Therapist, Magna Cum Laude, the first trimester of 2025. Originally from Ecuador, and living in the New York Tri-State area for about ten years now, his background includes Visual and Performance Arts; massage therapy provides an opportunity to see his corporeal self as an instrument which, in relation to other corporealities, provides the occasion to compose a performance driven by your specific needs. Sciences like Anatomy or Physiology are giving us guidelines, but when contact occurs, an extraordinary dialogue happens, led mostly by intuition. Carlos is devoted to touching you from the heart, to create a unique experience curated to the individual client.
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Leslie
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Studio: Long Island City
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English
"Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit - the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being." - Greg Anderson
Leslie believes that health and wellness exists when there is a harmonious balance between mind, body and spirit. Rooted in a medical background, she brings compassion and empathy. Selflessness and service to others are amongst her core values.
At PRESS in Long Island City, massage is designed for people who push their bodies hard and need real recovery, not just temporary relief.
Every session is tailored to your specific needs, combining clinical-style therapeutic massage with techniques deeply rooted in anatomy, physiology, and movement. Whether you’re dealing with chronic neck and shoulder tension, lower back pain, stress, headaches, repetitive strain, or physical exhaustion, your therapist works with intention to help your body release tension, move better, and recover more effectively.
LIC is home to people balancing demanding schedules, long commutes, intense workouts, creative careers, and physically taxing work. We regularly work with dancers, performers, yoga teachers, chefs, athletes, healthcare professionals, industry workers, and active New Yorkers who rely on massage therapy to stay functional, resilient, and grounded.
Our sessions are focused and results-driven, designed to relieve pain, improve mobility, support circulation, calm the nervous system, and help prevent stress and tension from becoming your baseline. The work is therapeutic without feeling cold or clinical, with thoughtful care delivered in a warm, modern environment where you can finally exhale.
Whether you’re searching for deep tissue massage in Long Island City, sports massage in LIC, therapeutic massage for chronic pain, or consistent bodywork to support your overall health, PRESS offers anatomy-informed care that helps you feel better in your body. Book your appointment today.
PRESS Modern Massage Long Island City
LIC Queens Massage FAQs & Guide
Learn what to expect from PRESS Long Island City, including massage services, benefits, location details, booking information, and how therapeutic massage can help with stress, soreness, pain, and recovery.
PRESS Long Island City: Therapeutic Massage In Queens
Located in Long Island City, Queens, PRESS Modern Massage is a clinical massage studio designed for people who want real relief from stress, tension, pain, and overworked muscles.
Our LIC massage studio is not a spa. It is a calm, focused space for therapeutic massage, thoughtful bodywork, and personalized care.
Whether you live in Queens, work nearby, are visiting from a local hotel, or need recovery after a long commute, PRESS Long Island City is here to help you feel better in your body.
Where Is PRESS Long Island City Located?
PRESS Long Island City is located at 5-14 51st Ave, Floor 2, Long Island City, NY 11101.
Our LIC studio is near Jackson Avenue and 51st Avenue, close to the Vernon Blvd-Jackson Ave 7 train stop and near Long Island City Station on the LIRR.
We welcome clients from Long Island City, Hunters Point, Court Square, Astoria, Sunnyside, Greenpoint, Midtown, and surrounding Queens neighborhoods.
What Makes PRESS Long Island City Different?
Clinical Massage, Not A Spa
PRESS Long Island City is built for people who want massage that is calm, intentional, and results-driven.
Personalized Every Time
Every session is tailored to your body, your pressure preferences, your pain points, and your goals for the appointment.
Highly Trained Therapists
PRESS therapists complete extensive massage therapy training and bring an anatomy-informed approach to each session.
Convenient Queens Location
Our Long Island City studio is easy to reach by subway, bus, LIRR, ferry, bike, or from nearby hotels and offices.
What Massage Services Are Offered At PRESS LIC?
PRESS Full Body
Our Signature Massage combines Swedish massage with orthopedic deep tissue techniques to relieve tension, support recovery, and improve how your body feels and moves.
PRESS Back, Neck & Shoulders
This focused massage is ideal for screen tension, desk posture, headaches, neck pain, shoulder tightness, and upper back discomfort.
PRESS Pregnancy
Our prenatal and postnatal massage supports pregnant and postpartum clients with relief from low back pain, hip tension, swelling, neck tension, and stress.
PRESS Elevated
Our elevated massage options and add-ons can help you customize your session for deeper relaxation, targeted relief, and a more restorative experience.
Chair Massage Events
PRESS also offers chair massage events for offices, teams, conferences, and private gatherings.
Who Is LIC Massage Best For?
PRESS Long Island City is ideal for office workers, commuters, hotel guests, athletes, runners, dancers, parents, pregnant clients, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone dealing with chronic stress or muscle tension.
If you sit at a desk, train hard, travel frequently, carry stress in your shoulders, or feel tight from city life, a therapeutic massage at PRESS LIC can help.
What Are The Benefits Of Massage In Long Island City?
Stress Relief
Massage can help your nervous system downshift, giving your body a chance to relax and recover from the pace of daily life.
Pain Relief
Therapeutic massage can help reduce muscle tension, knots, headaches, neck pain, back pain, shoulder tightness, and general soreness.
Improved Mobility
Massage can support better range of motion by easing tight muscles and helping your body move more freely.
Recovery Support
Massage can help support recovery from workouts, long workdays, repetitive movement, travel, and physical strain.
Better Sleep
By helping your body relax, massage may support deeper, more restorative sleep.
Is PRESS LIC Good For Deep Tissue Massage?
Yes. PRESS Long Island City is a strong choice for deep tissue massage in Queens if you are dealing with chronic tightness, muscle knots, soreness, or limited mobility.
Your therapist will use firm, focused pressure and slower techniques to reach deeper layers of muscle while staying within your comfort level.
We always aim for “delicious pain, not scary pain,” and encourage you to communicate throughout the session.
Is PRESS LIC Good For Back, Neck, And Shoulder Pain?
Yes. Many clients come to PRESS Long Island City for back, neck, and shoulder relief.
Our therapists can focus on areas commonly affected by screen time, desk posture, commuting, stress, workouts, and repetitive movement.
This session can be especially helpful for tension headaches, upper back tightness, stiff shoulders, and neck pain.
Can I Book Prenatal Massage In Long Island City?
Yes. PRESS Long Island City offers prenatal massage for pregnant clients seeking relief from pregnancy-related discomfort.
Prenatal massage may help with hip tension, lower back pain, swelling, leg discomfort, neck tension, and stress.
Please let us know how far along you are when booking so your therapist can support you safely and comfortably.
What Should I Expect During My First LIC Massage?
Arrival
You’ll arrive at the studio, check in, and settle into the space before your appointment begins.
Consultation
Your therapist will ask about your goals, pressure preferences, injuries, areas of tension, and what you want to focus on that day.
Your Massage
Your therapist will customize the session using techniques that may include Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point work, stretching, myofascial release, or focused therapeutic bodywork.
After Your Session
You may feel relaxed, lighter, looser, or slightly sore in areas where deeper work was applied. Drink water, move gently, and give your body time to integrate the session.
How Do I Book A Massage At PRESS Long Island City?
You can book your PRESS Long Island City massage online by selecting your location, service, therapist, and preferred appointment time.
Appointments are by reservation only, so we recommend booking in advance when possible.
Book A SessionHow Long Are Massage Sessions At LIC?
Most PRESS massage sessions are available in 60-minute and 90-minute lengths.
A 60-minute massage is ideal for focused work or a reset when you are short on time. A 90-minute massage gives your therapist more time to address multiple areas and provide a more complete therapeutic session.
How Often Should I Get A Massage?
The best massage frequency depends on your body, your stress level, and your goals.
If you are working through a specific pain issue or injury pattern, weekly massage may be helpful.
For general maintenance, stress relief, and prevention, many clients benefit from massage every 3 to 6 weeks. Active clients or those with chronic tension may prefer every 1 to 3 weeks.
What Should I Wear To A Massage At LIC?
Wear whatever feels comfortable. Before your session, your therapist will leave the room so you can undress to your level of comfort.
You will be professionally draped with sheets throughout the massage, and only the area being worked on will be uncovered.
Does PRESS Long Island City Have Lockers Or Showers?
PRESS Long Island City does not provide lockers or shower facilities.
Your belongings will stay with you in the treatment room during your session.
Can Hotel Guests Book A Massage At PRESS LIC?
Yes. PRESS Long Island City welcomes hotel guests visiting Queens and nearby Manhattan.
Our LIC studio is convenient for guests staying near Court Square, Hunters Point, the LIC waterfront, Sonder Court Square, Ravel Hotel, LIC Hotel, Hyatt Place Long Island City, Hilton Garden Inn LIC, The Box House Hotel, and nearby accommodations.
Can I Request A Specific Massage Therapist?
Yes. You can request a specific therapist when booking your appointment, based on availability.
If you are not sure who to choose, you can select your preferred service and time, and PRESS will match you with a therapist suited to your needs.
Is PRESS LIC Good For Athletes And Active People?
Yes. PRESS Long Island City is a great choice for athletes, runners, dancers, fitness instructors, lifters, cyclists, and active Queens residents.
Massage can help support recovery, reduce muscle soreness, improve mobility, and address overuse patterns from training or repetitive movement.
Do I Need To Tip My Massage Therapist?
Tipping is appreciated but always at your discretion. Many clients choose to tip around 20% for excellent service.
Why Choose PRESS Long Island City?
Choose PRESS Long Island City if you want massage therapy that is focused, personalized, professional, and effective.
Our LIC studio brings PRESS’s clinical massage approach to Queens, offering skilled therapeutic bodywork in a calm environment designed to help you reduce stress, relieve pain, recover from activity, and feel better in your body.
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