⁠Thursdays are the one day a week that I venture out of Brooklyn, taking the subway one stop into Manhattan to run an auricular acupuncture group for survivors at an amazing organization @cvtcnyc ... it's also the one day a week that I get use needles in my role as an ADS - Acu Detox Specialist trained in NADA or 5NP (5 needle protocol).

⁠I'm always amazed by the way these tiny needles help bring folks down into a parasympathetic state... sometimes even more quickly than massage TBH.⁠ Looking into the sharps container yesterday I was thinking about how each needle in this jumble of hundreds of needles could represent the statistical data for SA  ... I'll leave the statistical reporting to orgs like @rainn and @nsvrc who have great resources on this... but suffice it to say the numbers are staggering. ⁠

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 @mamassage_brooklyn ⁠

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.⁠

@MaMassage_Brooklyn our practitioners aim to approach #massage and bodywork through a lens of nervous system support, restoration, and intentional care. ⁠

April is csection awareness month. 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 @WHO 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.

Tonight's full pink moon is a symbol of spring, rebirth and renewal. 

We find that massage moments give us the moment to recharge in our own glow 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 moon's cycles 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 !

On this #TDOV we @mamassage_brooklyn celebrate our #trans and #nb community members! ⁠Our studio and classes are safer spaces for #queer #transgender and #nonbinary folks to learn, work and seek care. All of our massage therapists and instructors have been trained in #genderaffirming and trans-inclusive language and ideologies, and some identify this way themselves. ⁠

The Vernal, or Spring, Equinox begins today! The hours of light and darkness are equal and we begin to pass into the long days of spring and summer. I like to think of this as the actual beginning of the year, when the earth is waking up, new life is beginning, and the zodiac calendar begins with the sun passing through Aries.

Molly @mamassage_brooklyn wanted to share with first time clients what to expect in a massage 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.”

The special #bloodmoon lunar eclipse happening during the March Worm Moon is happening tonight and hopefully we’ll be able to see the totality where the moon turns red between 6-7am tomorrow morning. Want to tap in to your own moon rhythms for labor prep or reproductive health? 

This National Eating Disorders AwarenessWeek we @mamassage_brooklyn would like to address how massage and bodywork can impact symptoms of body dysmorphia - based on research evidence. ⁠

⁠One significant study showed that massage and yoga, along with talk + group therapy, significantly lowered scores of eating pathology and depressive symptoms in both anorexic and bulimic patients. ⁠

In this reel, Mae is performing manual lymphatic drainage for Kiera’s face and neck. While this is super sped up (5x!) we loved how this audio track matched the rhythmic flow of Mae’s movements. #MLD is a slow and repetitive subtle modality which works on the lymph receptors at the skin level to reduce fluid retention, inflammation and swelling for general wellness, or to support various medical conditions.

Chinese New Year 2026 welcomes the Year of the #FireHorse

This will be a year associated with vitality, movement, passion, and forward momentum. Fire Horse energy is bold and expansive, but it can also burn fast if not supported with care.⁠

⁠Massage therapy helps ground this energy in the body. Through intentional touch, we support circulation, ease tension, and calm the nervous system while creating a balance between movement and rest.⁠

Massage gift cards and special self care items make the best Galentines and Valentines gifts!

Not just a foot #massage - #reflexology is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and impacts the whole body. Each area of the foot "reflects" different parts of the body, from internal organs like the spleen to respiratory structures like the sinuses, and even musculoskeletal regions, like the neck and back. Massage on the feet also elicits a parasympathetic nervous system response - relaxation. In this way you can receive a treatment that is both wholistic and targeted. ⁠

Hi, I’m Kiera Nagle from Brooklyn, NY. I practice massage therapy, manual lymph drainage, reiki, NADA, and lactation counseling because I’m passionate about providing inclusive, gender affirming and trauma informed care to folks who are dealing with fertility, perinatal care, and recovery from surgery and trauma. I’ve been practicing for over 17 years. 

Are you trying out #dryjanuary this year and finding it harder than you thought?⁠ ⁠ Did you know that #massagetherapy could be a useful tool as you work on behavior modifications like the reduction of alcohol consumption?⁠ ⁠ #massage resets our circadian rhythms so that we can sleep better and feel less anxious- which is great as we get back into our routines but especially supportive if we are making a life change. ⁠

At MaMassage, we’re always exploring the latest techniques that help your body heal, relax, and release tension — safely and effectively. One of the most powerful approaches we use with clients today is Dermo Neuro Modulation (sometimes seen written as DermoNeuro Modulating).

Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, stress reduction, improved mobility, or simply a deeper level of relaxation, Dermo Neuro Modulation is a modern bodywork method that can help your nervous system reset and restore balance.

At MaMassage, our therapists are trained to incorporate nervous-system–focused techniques like Dermo Neuro Modulation into your customized session. Whether you’re looking for pain relief, deeper relaxation, or more functional movement, this approach has helped many clients feel better from the inside out.

While we do not accept insurance as a payment method at MaMassage Brooklyn, you may be able to submit your receipts for massage therapy appointments (which include an NPI number) for reimbursement to HSA/FSA accounts. We can issue you a superbill with IDC-10 codes.