Body Dysmorphia and Massage

TW: eating disorders , body dysmorphia⁠

⁠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. ⁠

⁠At @mamassage_brooklyn our trauma-informed therapists maintain body neutrality and equitable care for bodies of all shapes and sizes, and we believe in the positive impact of bodywork for both physical and psychological symptoms, backed by science.⁠

⁠What does that look like?⁠

🩶 we can provide bodywork over the clothes if you prefer not to disrobe⁠

🩶 we do not have a full length body mirror in the studio ⁠

🩶 our massage table is 32" which is about 4 inches wider than most standard massage tables, and can support up to 600 lbs⁠

🩶 MTs hold clients with unconditional positive regard and nonjudgmental communication⁠

⁠Have a question or concern about our approaches ? Email kiera@mamassage.org to find out more. ⁠

⁠Ready to book a body-neutral massage session in our comfortable studio space? Click here. ⁠

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