Full Breath Massage

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!

I began seeing David after I fell and strained my back during my first pregnancy. During our initial phone consultation, I was immediately struck by his thoughtful manner and gentle approach. David asked detailed questions to figure out exactly what problems I was having and even made suggestions for what we might try in our sessions together. I had high hopes for how he might help me based on that first conversation. But I was even more impressed with our actual sessions. David easily remembered everything we discussed, even things I regarded as minute details. It was evident that he incorporated all the information I shared into a truly customized massage treatment, sharply aimed at problem solving while filled with compassion and care. He not only helped heal my back muscles from my injury but also continued to work with me through my changing needs as my pregnancy progressed.
In particular, I can’t say enough about the breathwork that David makes central to his work. I must admit that I had never been «good» with massages — I’ve always had trouble relaxing and quieting my mind. But David’s breathwork transformed for me the experience of having a massage. I finally understood how therapeutic and healing a massage in the right hands can be. And I realized how important the same breathing techniques David showed me during our treatments could be during labor. As I got closer to my due date, I literally told my partner that I needed him to be my David once labor started. During our homebirth, the work with the breath and the accompanying visualizations David introduced me to were absolutely key to helping me — and my partner — stay aware and responsive to my body’s needs, focused on making my way through contractions, and calm and relaxed (whenever possible) in order to have a successful natural birth without medication.
I’ve seen David for my second pregnancy, too — not because I’ve had any particular problems, but simply because he works wonders and I always emerge from our sessions feeling entirely refreshed and restored. I wholeheartedly recommend David, whether you’re pregnant or not. He’s the best!

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!
Katie Parker
Licensed Massage Therapist, Katie Parker Massage

I came to David due to some sports-​related aches and pains while training for a marathon, and what he was able to do in just a few sessions was AMAZING. He has a truly relaxing and calm demeanor that puts you at ease immediately. He was incredibly inquisitive beforehand, making sure he would specialize his treatment for my needs and give me the best massage possible. And he did! The massage itself was a great experience, and I felt the positive effects of it long after. Definitely the best massage I’ve gotten in New York. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

I have seen David before I was pregnant, as I was training for a triathlon and needed an excellent massage therapist for sports-​related concerns. I have seen David as a pregnant woman with all the aches and pains that accompany growing a new human being in your body. And I have seen David as a mom after giving birth, as I got to re-​know my postpartum body and needed a bit of help ironing out the kinks. Now, two babies later, I’ve returned to triathlons and am still going to David for the amazing work he does.
David knows his stuff. From different techniques and approaches to chronic and acute problems, to his exceptionally soothing demeanor, to his amazing breath coaching — you are an active participant in this massage journey, not merely along for the ride — I have never had a better experience in the hands of a therapist.
Book a slot NOW. You will be so, so very happy you did.