Mike the LMT

For everyone in the Catskill & Hudson NY area who hasn’t heard of me:

Heyyyy! I’m Mike the LMT. I’ve been a massage therapist in private practice for over 5 years.

I offer an array of modalities including deep tissue, cranio-sacral, myofascial release & Thai.

I’m backed by dozens of 5 star reviews, and have clients that travel up to an hour to see me sometimes.

I’m humble enough to also say that my work is not for everyone as I love the push the boundaries to create the most therapeutic & enlivening experience for my clients.

Im far from a “typical” LMT.

If you’re the kind of client looking for that kind of bodywork experience, jump on my calendar and come stick your face in my face hole!

When I’m not in the office doing rubs, you can find me fishing, gardening, cooking or my fave: hanging with my 3 y/o son!

A few years ago I ran this workshop for couples.

All floor work. Blankets, pillows, a lot of kneeling...

What happened in that room stuck with me.

Couples wanted to learn to offering loving touch to each other and get out of their heads while doing so…

They all walked out feeling a renewed sense of connection…

So I’m bringing it back.

Same heart. Now with massage tables.

A Lover’s Touch
�A couples massage workshop host by my dear friends at Sadhana in Hudson.

Maybe connection has gone a little quiet lately. Maybe you’ve got kids. Maybe you’ve just grown apart over years of marriage... life just be lifing.

Or maybe your partner’s hurting. They sit at a desk all day. Or they work a physical job and they do so much. And you’d love to learn how to actually take care of them.

Either way. This is for you.

Most couples don’t struggle with the technique. That part’s easy to learn.

What gets in the way is the doubt... am I doing this right? Am I good enough at this?

That’s what we slow down for.

The bodywork is actually secondary to the level of connection this can create.

You’ll learn:

• Simple massage techniques, and when to use them
• How to help with shoulders, neck and back
• Grounding practices that get you on the same wavelength
• How to co-regulate with each other
• How to give... and how to actually receive

We’ll ground together first... get out of your day and into the room. Then each of you gets a full turn on the table.

Is your partner skeptical?

Great. That’s exactly what this workshop is for.

No experience needed. Nobody’s grading you.

Sunday, November 22.�Sadhana Center for Yoga and Meditation�Couples only. 10 couples max.�$222 per couple�Tables, linens & oil provided�
I’m Mike. Licensed massage therapist, 5+ years in private practice in Catskill.

I know how easy it is for life to pull two people apart.

This is more about presence than performance.

Come find your way back to each other.

Why meet a rando off tinder when I have all your face in hole needs right in the comfort of my office. Backed by dozens of 5 star reviews 🤪💆‍♂️

IMO we should get rid of the stigma around n**e massage.

This can be done in a professional, non-s3xual way.

With proper communication, consent & boundaries in place... I don’t think it should be considered wrong.

Done right, it starts with a deep, detailed conversation before anyone gets on the table. What the person is looking to get out of it. Why. What the parameters are. What safeguards are in place.

And they can say stop at any point... and it stops. No questions.

This type of bodywork can be extremely healing for clients and very inspiring to do as a practitioner.�
It’s an artistic expression of therapeutic touch.

For people who’ve had a lot of unsafe touch... receiving informed, safe touch can be part of their healing.

For some people, being seen naked can be liberating.

There’s so much more bodyworkers can offer clients if we can work on the WHOLE system.

I’ve left so many massages where the areas that needed the most work never got touched.

Glutes holding low back and hip pain. Breast tissue, for women who simply want that work in a non-s3xual way. Who are we to judge that?

And the perineum... the pelvic floor holds tension like anywhere else in the body. For men dealing with s3xual dysfunction who want a more holistic approach, that area matters. Pelvic floor physical therapists already work there. Bodywork deserves a place in that conversation too.

These areas matter... and they often get skipped.

Restored trust in being touched. That’s worth an honest conversation.

Independent LMTs do all the same work by themselves. Why not charge the same?

Do you experience aches and pains from sitting at a desk all day?
Or does everything hurt from performing physical labor?

Thats where I come in...

I’m Mike, a licensed massage therapist on Main St. in Catskill. I’ve been in private practice for over 5 years now serving clients in Greene & Columbia counties.

I originally started in a spare room in my house in Catskill. As my practice was growing and my wife and I were expecting, I decided it was time to get a proper office.

My first office was located on State Street in Hudson. I shared space with a chiropractor and another local LMT. It was quite the humble beginning. Eventually I started outgrowing that space and began desiring a place of my own.

After a long wait and a good ole case of being in the right place at the right time, I landed on what is now my current space in Catskill. Where I’ve been since the start of the year.

My work is a combo of my fave modalities: deep tissue, craniosacral, Thai or myofascial release. While I bring a fair amount of anatomy talk into my sessions, I’m also a firm believer in the mind body connection and all the woo .

My clients often say “I take them apart and put them back together… but better.”

Whether your aches and pains are from working at a desk, post gym recovery, wear and tear from manual labor, stress… or all of the above, my book is open for new clients.

I’m offering 25% off your first visit when you BOOK & PAY online using the code NEW.

Check out my website and book your appointment there:
mikeandryszewski.com

One of the most common questions I receive, particularly from new clients, is about the frequency of massage sessions. It’s a nuanced question with several factors to consider. I typically highlight three key aspects:

1. Need: While some view massage as a luxury, it’s important to recognize its therapeutic benefits. In certain cases, doctors may even prescribe massage as part of a healthcare regimen.

2. Budget: I offer various options to accommodate different budgeting needs, including packages and memberships, ensuring access to quality bodywork at affordable rates. DM me if you have questions about this.

3. Availability: Scheduling appointments depends on both my availability as a therapist and yours as a client. Finding a mutually convenient time is essential for regular sessions to be effective.

Your health & wellbeing is your best investment! 🙏

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