Health Resources

Acupuncturists

Pieter Sommen - also offers Shiatsu and Tui Na
112 West 27th Street, 4th Floor
201.424.3204

Ann Cecil-Sterman
214 West 29th St, Suite 901
(between 7th & 8th)
917-509-2187

Chiropractors

Dr. Michael Findling
27 Downing St
212.620.0039

Charles Sallahian, D.C.
30 E 40th St # 702
New York City, NY 10016
Phone: 212.213.3904

Steven Levine, D.C.
30 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1-H
New York, NY 10001
646-522-1732

Fitness

Uptown Pilates
136 West 72nd Street
212.501.0019
http://www.uptownpilates.com

Equinox Fitness
76th & Amsterdam and 92nd & Broadway
http://www.equinox.com

Pilates Shop/Yoga Garage
a top-notch center for holistic health, specializing in small or private Pilates
& Yoga Classes.
http://www.psygnyc.com/

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. David Weiss - (rb)
530 First Ave
212.263.7743

On-Line Health References

The Mayo Clinic
a fantastic, easy-to-navigate health resource.

article: Massage: A relaxing method to relieve stress & pain

The Virtual Sports Injury Clinic
great source for Sports Injury info.

Physical Therapists

Eveline Erni - (ag)
Pivotal Physical Therapy
30 West 57th St., 6th Fl.
212-317-9798
http://www.pivotalpt.com/html/about/ee.htm

Valerie Grant - (ag)
Bradley & Monson Physical Therapy
250 W. 57th St.
212-496-1187
http://www.bradleymonson.com/?page=staff

Michael Ing Physical Therapy - (ag)
162 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019-8008
(212) 307-6570

Ed Mancini Manual Physical Therapy - (rb)
35 West 85th St, Suite 4B
516-375-4525.
http://www.e3sports.com/partners/physical_therapy/ed_macini

Tools

Foam Rollers - Paragon Sports

The Stick - Amazon (can also order foam rollers here)
the "original" is great for home, and the "travel stick" fits nicely into your suitcase.

Vitamins/Supplements

www.Vitacost.com
discount vitamins & supplements on-line

Other Links

Swedish Institute
Founded in 1916, Swedish Institute has the oldest Massage Therapy Program in the country.

NCTMB
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

AMTA
American Massage Therapy Association

Calm Spirit - On Gua Sha
a brief intro to gua sha

Gua Sha: A Traditional Technique for Modern Practice
details how to use Gua Sha in any caregiving practice.
an informative guide by arya nielsen