Living in NYC, it’s easy to become sucked up in the busy day-to-day grind and it can be hard to take a pause and relax.

Before we know it, we’ve built up tension and stress in our body to the point that we aren’t showing up as our best selves.

Massage can treat so much — from relieving chronic pain to soothing our mental stresses — and yet it is treated as a luxury!

Massage therapy is
a form of healthcare

that should be more accessible as we are all using our bodies in one way or another. Regular massage promotes overall well-being, as well as prevents health conditions down the line.

Salvencio’s goal is to offer accessible, personalized bodywork to everyone, especially marginalized groups like migrants, LGBTQIA+ community, and BIPOC.

Because every body deserves to feel at home in their body.

Client
Centered

Trauma
Informed

LGBTQIA+
Affirming

Salvencio Masangkay, LMT

As a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, Salvencio draws upon their training and years of experience in various modalities to develop a personalized session for every client’s specific needs. They may utilize Swedish massage, myofascial release, sports massage, deep tissue massage, orthopedic techniques, acupressure, Thai massage, as well as techniques part of Indigenous bodywork. They are also trained in perinatal massage and have worked with several clients throughout their journeys! Learn more about Salvencio and their practice here.

testimonials to salvencio’s bodywork:

  • "Very communicative — they were checking in and even noticing aspects of my body that needed tending or extra gentleness. "

    "I received a massage from Sal and highly recommend! From the moment, I stepped into the room there was a professional and safe vibe that made me very comfortable. First of all the massage was amazing and I felt so relaxed and refreshed afterwards. All throughout, Sal was very communicative - they were checking in and even noticing aspects of my body that needed tending or extra gentleness. They also offered tips on how to work problem areas at home! Book a session if you want to be healed of your body tension!!!" -T.A.

  • "Intuitive, attentive and extremely knowledgeable"

    My prenatal massages with Sal has been nothing short of blissful, providing immense relief for my body and mind. Intuitive, attentive and extremely knowledgeable, I feel the positive impact for days after. -E.M.

  • "I feel more confident and connected to my body as a result of their care"

    “Salvencio is a powerful and intuitive bodyworker. They have treated me in times of crisis and helped create space in my body that facilitated deeper emotional processing. They have treated me for chronic body pain, and their bodywork has positively impacted my posture. I feel more confident and connected to my body as a result of their care. In particular Salvencio has supported me in managing my neck pain, and helped me identify what stressors aggravate my condition. I recommend them to all the people I love who I know need care.” - M.R.

  • "I saw Sal for a prenatal massage. Really thorough, felt very comfortable and enjoyed my experience."

    -J.H.

  • "They made everything so peaceful and really adjusted everything they did to my body to help that specific pain."

    “As the third trimester started at the 30 week mark, I went from having an essentially symptomless pregnancy into intense pain in my hip, thigh and pelvis. My massage therapist Sal was so incredible. They made everything so peaceful and really adjusted everything they did to my body to help that specific pain. - C.H.

  • "I had several excellent prenatal massages and a postpartum massage with Sal. I would highly recommend!"

    -R.L.