Services available in Manhattan and Astoria, Queens. Rob is a New York State licensed massage therapist, certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, and a Certified Medical Massage Therapist. He has advanced training in Sports Massage and Deep Tissue techniques, is trained in multi-therapeutic approaches to Massage for Oncology and foot reflexology, and holds a degree in Occupational Studies from the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences. Rob has also studied both eastern and western modalities relating to anxiety and stress reduction and various relaxation therapies. His past experience includes being a lead therapist in spa settings, working in fitness centers, medical facilities and offices, holistic healing environments, and corporate wellness settings. In addition to being a hands-on practitioner, Rob authors his own column on the subject of complementary and alternative medicine in a national HIV/AIDS magazine and has lectured at local hospitals on the subject of massage therapy for various pathologies. Rob is happy to address the therapeutic needs of one time clients or embark on long term treatment plans and goals with returning clients. He believes that each client is different and therefore each massage should be tailored to address the client’s individual needs, particular circumstances and specific treatment goals. Prior to becoming a massage therapist, Rob worked in the arts and activism.