Monthly Archives: November 2009

In the Neighborhood: Gretchen Sampsen, Acupuncturist

Published: November 30, 2009

Gretchen Sampsen, local Acupuncturist,  received her degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, NY. But before that she found herself abroad—which is where she discovered the benefits of the acupuncture modality. Later on, she went back to study her craft under Dr. Wang Ju-Yi, one of the most respected acupuncturists in Beijing! [...]

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Holiday Hours – Closed For Thanksgiving

Published: November 23, 2009

Massage Williamsburg will be CLOSED Wednesday Nov 25th – Sunday Nov 29th, and will re-open on Monday. If you’d like to schedule an appointment for the upcoming week, please email us at appointments@massagewilliamsburg.com with the day and time you’d like.  We hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday! Warmly, Rachel Beider, LMT Owner, Massage [...]

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Gift Certificates for the Holidays at Massage Williamsburg

Published: November 19, 2009

Spread good cheer with holiday gift certificates from Massage Williamsburg! Choose between a One Hour Session – $80, 90 Minute Session – $120, or Pregnancy Massage – $95. A great treat for friends and family, Massage Williamsburg will provide you with a soothing massage guaranteed to get rid of all your shopping stress as well [...]

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Alexander Technique: The right way to Move

Published: November 15, 2009

When we are growing up, we are taught many things dealing with movement. How to walk, how to tie our shoes, how to ride a bike. But not much attention is shown to working all of the correct muscles and joints at their optimum while doing everyday things, like carrying a heavy grocery bag, or [...]

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Foods That Reduce Stress

Published: November 12, 2009

In spite of vacations, anti-anxiety meds, yoga, Jacuzzis, and exercise, New York City is still ranked as one of the most stressful in the United States. A 2000 study conducted in London sought to determine whether stress affects food choices. Results, gleaned by the Imperial Cancer Research Fund Health Behaviour Unit in London, found that [...]

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MW News: Rachel is featured on Mending Hands!

Published: November 9, 2009

Rachel Beider, LMT and Owner of Massage Williamsburg is featured this week on the Mending Hands Blog! Here’s an excerpt from the review:  “Rachel exudes intelligence on all sides of this profession. She knows the body through Anatomy and Myology. She also knows that people need to be spoken to about this kind of body [...]

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