Adrianne A
MaMassage Brooklyn
603 Bergen ST Ste 203 BUZZ #7 or #10, NO WALK INS / BY APPT ONLY, Brooklyn, NY, 11238
Adrianne Ansley, BFA/LMT, (she/her) came to the practice of massage through her experience as a dancer, having sustained injuries that were treated and rehabilitated with massage therapy. Adrianne holds a BFA in Dance from FL State University, and an Associate’s Degree in Massage Therapy from Pacific College of Health and Science. At Pacific College, Adrianne completed an internship at Womankind, a local non-profit organization that serves survivors of gender-based violence. Under Kiera Nagle’s supervision, Adrianne provided trauma-informed massage care to her clients, while developing trust and creating client centered treatment plans. Adrianne specializes in myofascial release, and an integrated blend of eastern massage modalities. She is currently completing MaMassage pre & postnatal massage training and looks forward to specializing in this work with Kiera’s mentorship. Care and consideration are the foundations of each of Adrianne’s professional relationships. Adrianne has over a dozen years of experience as a professional dancer and teacher. Her dance work has afforded her a movement-based vocabulary and comprehension of kinesiology which dovetails with her massage training. Adrianne’s energy and skill distinguish her as a wellness professional. Several years of experience in administrative and health environments have helped to foster Adrianne’s outstanding communication skills to ensure client satisfaction. Adrianne leads with kindness and brings an open mind when meeting new clients. Adrianne’s intention is that in every massage therapy session, she and the client will work together to facilitate a self-healing journey towards empowerment.
Massage
Meridian Massage is a unique blend of Eastern and Western massage therapy techniques in one integrated session. Meridian Massage incorporates manual lymph drainage, acupressure, reflexology, energy work, and western massage techniques such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release in an integrated session to meet the client's needs. In addition to musculoskeletal concerns, respiratory issues, headaches, digestive concerns, and reproductive functioning can be addressed.
Lymphatic Drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, to reduce swelling and inflammation in the body. MLD is appropriate post surgically, for prenatal and postpartum care, and for general health and wellness. Longer sessions may focus on full body care while shorter sessions may be more targeted.