About Bodywork Professionals

Every therapist is fully licensed and insured. In New York, practicing massage without a license is a felony, so every session here is delivered by a licensed professional for safe, ethical care.

No. Undress only to your comfort level. Professional draping keeps you covered except for the area being worked on, and you can ask for more coverage anytime.

Share any health conditions (skin, circulatory, digestive, endocrine, musculoskeletal, lymph/immune, nervous-system, or respiratory issues, plus pregnancy, migraines, or cancer), recent injuries or illness, and any medications — especially blood thinners — or allergies to oils and lotions.

Don’t schedule a massage if you have a fever, have recently been in an accident, feel dizzy or nauseous, or have bruises, open wounds, rashes, or sunburn — massage can spread skin infections and impede healing. Avoid massage after drinking alcohol or taking certain medications, since massage can amplify their effects. Uncontrolled high blood pressure or heart conditions require a doctor’s note, and certain cancers and blood clots require a physician’s approval. When in doubt, ask your healthcare provider.

Yes, after the first trimester, with a therapist trained in prenatal techniques. We do not provide massage during the first trimester. Always check with your doctor first.

Yes, with parental consent. A parent or guardian must be present for clients under 18.

We don’t bill insurance directly. You pay at the time of service and we provide documentation so you can seek reimbursement as an out-of-network provider. Most HMOs, Medicaid, and Medicare don’t cover massage; some PPO, auto, and workers’ comp plans may.

It depends on your plan. PPO and auto insurance may reimburse; HMOs, Medicaid, and Medicare generally do not. Insurers typically require a doctor’s prescription with an ICD-10 diagnosis code, the number of sessions, and the physician’s NPI/license number. Ask your insurer: Is massage therapy covered for my diagnosis? Do I need a doctor’s prescription, and what must it include? Is the therapist’s NPI and license number required? Will reimbursement match in-network rates? Are deductibles or co-pays required?

1) Call your carrier, confirm self-billing is allowed, and request a claim form. 2) Get a prescription from your physician with the diagnosis code and treatment plan. 3) Attend your session and pay at the time of service — we’ll provide an itemized receipt. 4) Highlight the codes and attach the receipt and prescription to your claim form, and request reimbursement to you, not us. 5) Submit everything within the required timeframe and follow up with your carrier.

Yes. On request we provide a superbill with session date and length, CPT codes, your doctor’s diagnosis code, the therapist’s license/NPI, and our tax ID. We can’t verify coverage, file claims, or guarantee reimbursement.

No. Please contact your insurer directly for coverage details.

Yes, with a doctor’s prescription.

If a doctor prescribes it for a specific condition, it may qualify as a medical expense. Check with a tax professional.

Gratuities are appreciated but never expected. Cash is preferred. Tips aren’t reimbursable by insurance or HSA/FSA.

Book online or call 518-MASSAGE (518-627-7243). A credit card is required to hold your appointment.

Cancel or reschedule 24+ hours ahead at no charge. Changes with less than 24 hours’ notice incur a $50 fee, and no-shows are charged the full service price. We offer discretionary waivers for sudden, serious emergencies — call us right away.