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MaMassage MaMassage® is a safe and effective form of prenatal massage therapy.

Valorie Wallace, BA, LMT (she/her) found bodywork through a lifetime of curiosity about bodies adapting. Exposure to wor...
04/19/2026

Valorie Wallace, BA, LMT (she/her) found bodywork through a lifetime of curiosity about bodies adapting. Exposure to world-dance, group rhythms & rivers, inspired her to share the relief when tissues are nourished & we stay connected. Raised in PNW, she values how our body responds to caretaking in the natural world. Hands-on full-time for a decade, she has cultivated deep listening & studied several east/west modalities with communities of interdisciplinary practitioners. Her massage style is shaped by mentors & lineages from Tui Na & barefoot work, emphasizing the properties of fascia. Often, her work combines modalities which oscillate btw tissue layers, using elements of MFR, MLD, abdominal/diaphragm care, & craniosacral work, to provide a journey-like experience. This approach has supported people regaining comfort & mobility after gender-affirming procedures. She trained at EastWest College in Portland & is overjoyed to find shared values for trauma-informed, holistic care with this team & offering perinatal care. Valorie will work Tues aft/eve & Friday am/aft.⁠
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Ariadne Speliotis, BA, LMT (she/they) is a Brooklyn-born artist, organizer, & bodyworker whose work intersects somatics, movement, & collective liberation. She began her training in marma therapy under Dr. Anisha Durve & reflexology under Elysia Bates. Those enabled understanding the body as a microcosm-macrocosm, which led to studies in massage & acupuncture at Pacific College. Ariadne incorporates several modalities including trigger point, MFR, perinatal care, sports massage, shiatsu, tui na, Thai & marma therapy, & reflexology. Ariadne's commitment to community & collective wellbeing sits at the center of her practice. They draw on their advocacy work to foster a collaborative dynamic between client & practitioner that encourages trust & possibility. In service of each client's needs, Ariadne weaves distinct traditions into conversation. She understands embodiment as something worth fighting for. She believes that being present & at home in one's body is its own form of freedom, & she is honored to support people in that journey. Ariadne will work Sat/Sun aft/eve.

BIG NEWS ! ⁠⁠Just in time for our busy season ( is right around the corner!)...⁠⁠We've taken a second treatment room ...
04/15/2026

BIG NEWS ! ⁠
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Just in time for our busy season ( is right around the corner!)...⁠
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We've taken a second treatment room right next door to the current studio! If you've been with us since 2021, this big, beautiful, bright room may look familiar... When Kiera returned to practice in the early part of the pandemic, she was in this space a couple of days a week, and then Adrianne joined her there in 2023. We quickly moved towards needing our own space, so moved down the hall, but now, we have both rooms ⁠
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You may have noticed that we've been more booked in the last several months and it was getting more difficult to book your appts... this additional room will give us the opportunity to provide even more and treatments each week! ⁠
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We're still sorting out some things with the schedule, but some of our current staff will have add'l shifts in the new room:⁠
🌵Kiera Monday am/aft⁠
🌵Amanda Tues am/aft⁠
🌵Mae Thurs am/aft⁠
🌵Adrianne Fri aft/eve⁠
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If you want to be seen in the new room, book at link in bio for the times listed above just as you always do- you won't have to pick a room in the booking process.⁠
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And... stay tuned, because we'll be introducing some stellar new-to-us but seasoned massage therapists who will be taking on other times very soon! ⁠
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This larger room will also be conducive to group wellness experiences... more on that this summer!⁠
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And if you don't like change, even good change, don't worry, we're still keeping the womblike, dimly lit room at the end of the hall and your current bookings will continue to take place there. ⁠
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Check out our stories for a lil video of the new room, and stay following for more soon!

post by Shantia Blackwell, MPH, LMT⁠⁠Perinatal care should honor your body, your experience, and your story. True care...
04/13/2026

post by Shantia Blackwell, MPH, LMT⁠
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Perinatal care should honor your body, your experience, and your story. True care goes beyond treatment - it is also about being listened to, believed, and held in spaces that feel grounded and affirming.⁠
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our practitioners aim to approach and bodywork through a lens of nervous system support, restoration, and intentional care. ⁠
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Whether someone is preparing for birth, recovering , or simply needing the space to breathe, our goal is to create an environment where the body and mind can feel supported.⁠
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This week, and always, we stand in support of Black mothers and birthing people, not just in awareness, but in the way we show up, hold space, and provide care. ⁠
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Follow for more information and ways to provide education and support.⁠ We've made our annual donation to their cause, and hope you will too!⁠
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April is ⁠⁠While a c-section does not always equate to a traumatic experience, it can often be the end result in a cas...
04/07/2026

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While a c-section does not always equate to a traumatic experience, it can often be the end result in a cascade of interventions that could have potentially been avoided with the right support. The estimates that about 15% of c sections are medically necessary, but in the US our average is around 32%. While many of our clients may be educated about their birth support options, sometimes it is difficult to avoid interventions in a medical setting that is set for that purpose.⁠
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Some birth-givers may have a that is not traumatic, while others may have the they dreamed of but may also experience trauma in the process. ⁠
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Statistically, 1 in 3 birth givers consider their experiences as traumatic. 4-5% of birthing people experience ptsd as a result of their traumatic birth experiences, and even birth partners can experience this trauma as a result of witnessing these difficulties.⁠
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can look like a lot of different things and it can show up in the body, mind and spirit differently for people. ⁠
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What are the symptoms of birth trauma? ⁠
💔 feeling depressed, anxious or disengaged⁠
💔 finding it difficult to bond with your baby and/or bodyfeed⁠
💔 reliving the birth repeatedly or, not being able to remember parts of it⁠
💔 trouble sleeping⁠
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Can be a tool to heal from birth trauma and c-section recovery? ⁠
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we are aware of the studies and client cases that show that it definitely can be an integral tool in the process of healing from trauma and for postpartum care. All of our massage therapists are trained in trauma informed approaches to pregnancy and postpartum massage care. ⁠
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While we may treat what's on the surface - for example, we offer in the office and teach you how to do this at home, we are also aware that trauma goes deep in the body / spirit and we are prepared to hold space for that during your session and provide additional referrals and resources if necessary. ⁠
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Have questions about massage for birth trauma ? Email kiera@mamassage.org or book a session at our link in bio.

On this we celebrate our and community members! ⁠⁠Our studio and classes are safer spaces for ***r and folks...
04/07/2026

On this we celebrate our and community members! ⁠
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Our studio and classes are safer spaces for ***r and folks to learn, work and seek care. All of our massage therapists and instructors have been trained in and trans-inclusive language and ideologies, and some identify this way themselves. ⁠
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We offer gender affirming bodywork, and many of our therapists are trained in manual lymphatic drainage for post-operative care. ⁠
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We also shout out our friends and colleagues and ***rbodycollective who are trans bodyworkers with amazing practices and classes that they offer (both through MaMassage and on their own.)⁠
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We understand that our bodies are a landscape for our identities and creating closer connections with our bodies allows us to heal and live in our truth.

04/01/2026

Tonight’s is a symbol of - rebirth and renewal.

we find that moments give us the chance to recharge in our own and move forth with calm and focused energy and intention in our bodies, minds and spirits.

If you are looking to create a connection between your body and the rhythm of the for labor prep or reproductive health use this moon’s glow as a reminder to schedule massage and self care practices. We are here to support you !

Celebrating the completion of the March 2026 MaMassage Prenatal Training !⁠⁠An amazing group of completed their thi...
03/30/2026

Celebrating the completion of the March 2026 MaMassage Prenatal Training !⁠
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An amazing group of completed their this weekend, taught by Kiera Nagle of and assisted by Abbey !⁠
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In this course, licensed learn about the anatomy & physiology as well as contraindications and cautions for the treatment planning of pregnant clients. They learn trauma informed and inclusive communication approaches to best support their clients, and most of all they learn and participate in practicing effective hands-on practical techniques to treat the common therapeutic goals of a prenatal massage session. ⁠
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They supported each other in their learning and on Sunday afternoon, treated a grateful group of pregnant clients in their 2nd/3rd trimesters. Now, they get to bring this amazing work back into their own practices of massage in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, Massachussetts, and Pennsylvania ! ⁠
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Are you an LMT who wants to learn more about prenatal massage and other trainings we offer ? Email abbey@mamassage.org to be added to our mailing list, we will soon be sending out our save the date for June-December 2026 courses!

03/23/2026

Have you experienced the Luminescence Face Lifting Massage with Adrianne ?

Here’s a little taste of what to expect….

Combining with and more, folks walk out of this relaxing facial massage with an incomparable glow-up !

Supported by products from brands like and - this session restores life and vitality to our faces after a long winter of dry skin, so it is perfect for this time of year - like for your face!

Book your session with Adrianne at our link in bio!

03/16/2026

Molly wanted to share with first time clients what to expect in a session with them…

Molly says:

“I’m hoping to build a partnership with my clients on the table. My goal is to find a balance between my intuition and experience as an LMT with your own felt sense of your body.

Not every approach fits every nervous system! I like to treat a bodywork session like a reading- take what resonates with you and leave the rest.

I treat feedback as an opportunity to create a positive feedback loop. As you notice a sensation of need, preference, dislike or desire in your body and are able to communicate that to me (imperfect language welcome!), I’m able to receive and honor that feedback and make a change to our session. I believe that the act of noticing, communicating, and receiving a change can be a deeply experience in and of itself on the table.”

Molly is with us on Mondays mornings and Wednesday afternoon / evenings - book now to experience her intuitive and skilled care.

03/12/2026

Jenny Hipscher, LMT talks about the benefits of intraoral massage for Disorder. This is a service we offer and it can really be great for anyone who suffers from musculoskeletal tension in the upper body, but especially for those who are using their faces expressively a lot- actors, teachers, very long ZOOM callers, etc. !

While some folks might be wary of intra-oral we find that most of our clients are surprised to find how effective it is for reducing facial tension they didn’t even know they had.

Book your TMJ focused session with Jenny or any of our trained staff at the link in bio!

03/08/2026

On this
please acknowledge that we are living in a particularly challenging moment.

While this is just one example of the violence and misogyny that women and girls experience every day on a global level- and it is nothing new or shocking to us- we are being barraged with words and imagery right now that can be overwhelming. And on top of the information overload are the personal conversations that keep the focus on the men- the conspiracies, the logistics, the legalities and speculations.

Today, please give us a moment to focus on our own responses, and have space held for them.

At our clients are feeling the high stress of this moment in their bodies, minds and spirits. We continue to support them with bodywork care. And we also need to be held. 🙌🏼💕

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