If you're in pain, either because of a recent injury or a chronic issue, I can help. I specialize in helping clients with all kinds of pain and injury issues find relief through deep massage techniques, anatomy and body education, and yoga and lifestyle suggestions you can implement in your daily life. I would love to meet you and help you live a life with less pain!
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Jon Musgrave (he/him) is a LGBTQ-friendly bodyworker and yoga teacher based in Union Square, Manhattan. He studied therapeutic massage at the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY, and has been practicing massage in NYC since 2012.
Ever eager to learn more about the body and how to work better with clients, Jon has studied extensively in topics including anatomy, psychology, various bodywork and energy work modalities, and specific pain and injury issues.
Ever eager to learn more about the body and how to work better with clients, Jon has studied extensively in topics including anatomy, psychology, various bodywork and energy work modalities, and specific pain and injury issues.
Being is pain is hard. It's disruptive to your life and can make you feel like you will be stuck in this pain forever. But I want to you know that it IS possible to move out of your pain; to be pain-free. And not only that, but the work itself can be pain-free. Bodywork can be deep, meaningful, and transformative without being painful; not only that, it can feel great!
My work integrates various massage and bodywork modalities to help each individual client unravel some of the tension inhabiting their bodies and to keep this tension from returning. Below are descriptions of the modalities I regularly use during my work.
Connective Tissue Therapy, as the name implies, works with the connective tissues, especially the myofascia (the tissues surrounding and investing the muscle tissue), the tendons weaving muscle to bone, the ligaments bridging adjacent bones, and the other tissues involved in joint movement and stability.Connective tissue work is slow, allowing the tissue to unfold and unwind.
Connective Tissue Therapy, as the name implies, works with the connective tissues, especially the myofascia (the tissues surrounding and investing the muscle tissue), the tendons weaving muscle to bone, the ligaments bridging adjacent bones, and the other tissues involved in joint movement and stability.Connective tissue work is slow, allowing the tissue to unfold and unwind.
I generally recommend 90 minutes sessions. I have found that this amount of time best serves most of my clients. Shorter, 60 minutes are available for those clients who have a financial or time conflict and need a shorter session that provides targeted work to a problem area. Be aware that these sessions tend to be more focused and less "full body" than regular sessions.
Reviews (22)
Carolyn Steinhoff
Nov 15, 2021
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Jon's space is simultaneously calming and invigorating just to be in; the decor is tasteful and beautiful. His knowledge of the human body is unparalleled, and he applies it to his highly individualized approach to provide a rejuvenating experience. He engages in clear conversation with clients about what's going on with them, and then addresses and heals each concern. I recommend Jon wholeheartedly as a consummate healing professional.
Marie R.
Jul 27, 2021
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Body aches? Jon is your go to guy! Nothing feels better than a session spent with Jon. I've seen many therapists and Jon is topnotch. He knows exactly what to do with all the different types of aches and pains you may have. Had a session with him this afternoon after suffering from a headache for five days. Once the session was done, my headache was gone. I've also had issues with sciatica and Jon knows exactly what to do to relieve the aches and pains. He is also an expert when it comes to relieving jaw tension. Book a session with him now, you'll feel an immediate difference.
Neil Bradley
May 06, 2021
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Sara Dimmick
Apr 19, 2021
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Jamie Blau
Feb 16, 2021
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Emily S.
May 12, 2019
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I love my monthly massages from Jon. They're so relaxing and he is very skilled. I appreciate that he gives the exact amount of pressure that is needed without it being too much or too little. I always feel like a new person after his massages! I especially appreciate them on days where I wake with pain or a stiff neck.
Allison B.
May 02, 2019
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I'm working on recovering from a running injury and have developed some bad habits from favoring my injured side. The massage was great--super relaxing and I woke up without pain for the first time in a while. On top of that, Jon was really instructive and was able to explain what he was doing, helping me to understand alignment and connection as well as how certain movements or postures would affect different areas that were causing me issues. I'll definitely be back, thanks so much!
Rebecca L.
Dec 06, 2018
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Rita K.
Sep 19, 2018
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Shabrina
Jun 06, 2018
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Angelo R.
Mar 22, 2018
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A true body therapist. John is the best in the business. A true healer. His hands are gold and his technique unrivaled. I suffer from tight everything,and I always seems to be sore, and when I leave I am loose and feeling great. He really spends time on the trouble areas if needed. I already have sent the pickiest person to him, and they left raving and will be coming back as well. You cannot go wrong with a session.
K. G.
Mar 14, 2018
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Jon was so great in asking what my problems areas were for my targeted massage. He made sure I was comfortable and explained how was he was doing would help. Additionally he offered literature to teach me how to correct my posture to fix the issues I'm having going forward. He's super knowledgeable and personable.
Suzie S.
Feb 18, 2018
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Katie D.
Feb 13, 2018
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Benjamin P.
Jan 19, 2018
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Jon's absolutely excellent. A friend of mine had referred me to Jon and I wasn't sure if it was going to be for me or not. But I had recurring shoulder pain from a silly ski fall I did on the bunny slope so I took my friend's advice and had Jon work on me. I'll cut to the conclusion: Have seen him two times now and the pain's basically gone. I'm. Ack to my regular workouts and very thankful I went to Jon. If I get new pain or recurrence of the shoulder, I'll be back!
Cici A.
Jan 18, 2018
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Thank Jon for small miracles!
Before I started seeing Jon I had no body awareness. I worked out a lot and did a lot of yoga but when it came to "listening to my body" I couldn't hear s! Jon changed the dial and then some!
I started seeing him for general tension and chronic neck/shoulder pain (not kidding, my shoulders practically touched my ears (at least they felt like they did)). I would see him and it felt like my shoulders dropped two inches and my back straightened and chest opened like a ballet dancer! It was amazing!
It is now years later and I can't say enough
Before I started seeing Jon I had no body awareness. I worked out a lot and did a lot of yoga but when it came to "listening to my body" I couldn't hear s! Jon changed the dial and then some!
I started seeing him for general tension and chronic neck/shoulder pain (not kidding, my shoulders practically touched my ears (at least they felt like they did)). I would see him and it felt like my shoulders dropped two inches and my back straightened and chest opened like a ballet dancer! It was amazing!
It is now years later and I can't say enough
Ryan M.
Dec 20, 2017
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If you are in chronic pain, I highly recommend seeing Jon. Not only is he great with his hands, he is also very knowledgable about kinaesthetics and how the human body moves and develops muscle tightness. As he worked on my body, he shared his observations, and was very receptive of the feedback I gave him. Jon helped me to address issues in my posture and gave suggestions for stretches and exercises to reduce the pain moving forward. Again, highly recommended.
Dorky M.
Sep 11, 2017
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David M.
May 19, 2017
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Thank you Jon!!! I have been dealing with terrible pain in my back/neck and the bottom of my feet. After meeting Jon, I quickly understood that he is an extremely knowledgeable health care professional. The therapeutic body work techniques which he has developed I have not seen anywhere else in all my time of trying to tackle my injuries and pain. Before we started the session, Jon took 20 minutes to explain exactly what was stopping my recovery and the techniques I needed to do at home in order to feel better. He then started his work and without me telling him, could sense exactly where my pain
Dorothy P.
Jul 17, 2016
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Abby J.
May 05, 2016
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I started seeing Jon about 2 years ago after a bad car accident. Prior to seeing him I had 8 weeks of physical therapy with only minor improvements. After just a few sessions with him, I started to feel better, less neck pain and full range of motion in my shoulder. His way of massage and body work is unlike any I've ever experienced. He is not the "no pain, no gain" therapist, he uses techniques that don't hurt, but heal.
Even though I have recovered from my accident and do not have any issues from it, I still see Jon on a consistent basis. Sometimes for minor pain points
Even though I have recovered from my accident and do not have any issues from it, I still see Jon on a consistent basis. Sometimes for minor pain points
Erika F.
Mar 03, 2016
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Jon has saved me from injury and helped my body heal itself! Having a session with Jon isn't like going to a standard massage, where it's simply relaxing and not much change takes place. Instead, he can skillfully, carefully, and painlessly work on an injury and related holding patterns so that your body can heal itself. I recently had a session with him because I was experiencing searing pain in my hip and leg from overdoing it with running. He figured out what was wrong on the muscular and structural level and treated it accordingly. Not only was the session calming, it reduced the
