Bruce Markow, LMT

It was immediately obvious during my first session with Bruce that he is an incredibly experienced massage therapist, from the thorough assessment before we got started, to the restorative body work that not only released the tension in my neck and back, but addressed the wellness of my body as a holistic system. It’s important for therapists doing work on your body to know what they’re doing, and I felt like I completely trusted him to work his magic. As someone who loves yoga and anatomy, I was impressed to see him apply his extensive experience in yoga and mind-​body wellness into his work. I was engaged during the entire massage session and learned a lot about certain muscles that I’ve been unconsciously contracting, and areas of my body that are compensating for muscular weaknesses in another. It was a great educational experience for me, although Bruce mentioned that a lot of his clients just want the great massage without the interaction, which he happily accommodates and just wakes them up when he’s done :)
I walked out feeling light, relaxed, and in love with the world — and immediately sent a few good friends his contacts, because I think I just struck massage-​therapy gold in finding Bruce.

I have worked with several massage therapists in my life, as part of my recovery from repetitive strain injuries. While almost all have been good, and many have been excellent, Bruce is by far the best with whom I have worked. For me, massage is not only a relaxing indulgence, but a key tool helping me live pain-​free and with greater freedom and flexibility. Bruce is skilled, knowledgable, professional, courteous and giving. I leave feeling refresh and renewed, with greater range of motion and less residual tension! I also leave feeling like I have learned more about my body and how it works, and how to take better care of it.

I’ve known Bruce Markow for years and am happy to say that he’s a practitioner of the highest caliber. I’m a long-​time massage therapist myself, and the sessions I’ve had with Bruce have always left me inspired and humbled, both by the focus and quality of his hands-​on skills and by the deeply caring and nurturing quality of his presence. I’ve referred a number of clients to his practice over the years — he’s on the West Side, I’m in Brooklyn — and they’ve all spoken highly of their experience with him.

Bruce is the best message therapist I have ever worked with. His sensitivity and focus are used within his multi-​faceted and unified approach to physical and mental well-​being, resulting in a session which not only left me more relaxed but also helped to open my awareness to better use and carriage once I’ve walked out the door.
I would recommend Bruce to anyone looking for high-​quality massage, especially to those who use their bodies professionally – such as musicians and dancers – or anyone who wants to carry themselves better, as it seemed as much a moment for coaching and learning as it was for therapy and relaxation.

Bruce is a master of the world’s massage techniques and approaches your well being from a holistic perspective. Stress and pain melt away.