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Using HSA and FSA for Massage in our NYC Office

Beret Kirkeby - Wednesday October 25, 2023

Healthcare costs are a major concern for individuals and families, and fortunately, there are various tax-advantaged savings accounts to help mitigate these expenses. Two popular options in the United States are Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). In this blog, we’ll explore the key differences between HSA and FSA plans and discuss […]

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Our best tips for foam rolling

Beret Kirkeby - Wednesday October 11, 2023

Foam rolling is a popular technique used to alleviate muscle tension and improve flexibility. However, when done incorrectly, it can lead to mistakes and potentially cause harm or discomfort. As the New York marathon approaches, we know there are a lot of you out there foam rolling, especially in between your sports massages! Here are […]

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Fall is the perfect time to get a massage

Beret Kirkeby - Thursday September 14, 2023

We think fall is the perfect time to get a massage, and here is why!   As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange and the air becomes crisp and cool, fall ushers in a season of change and transformation. Fall is the perfect time to get a massage. It’s also the perfect […]

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If I have a chiropractor, can I still see a massage therapist?

Beret Kirkeby - Saturday July 22, 2023

Unlocking the Power of seeing a massage therapist: A Guide to Combining Massage and Chiropractic Care for Optimal Healing and Pain Relief Introduction to Massage and Chiropractic  When it comes to seeking relief from pain and improving overall well-being, many individuals are drawn toward the benefits of massage and chiropractic care. While these two practices […]

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Being Effective in the Subacute States of Healing

Beret Kirkeby - Thursday November 11, 2021

Intro to treating subacute clients This blog is devoted to something I do a lot of: working in the subacute stage of healing. If you are working with people in pain one of the worst things you can do as a therapist is be ineffective. But how do you be effective when your patient is […]

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BERET’S REVIEW OF ROCKTAPE FMT ROCKPODS ONLINE CUPPING CLASS

Beret Kirkeby - Sunday August 1, 2021

What are RockTape and RockPods? This is a fantastic place to start as not everyone is familiar with RockTape or the products that go along with them. RockTape is a trademarked brand that came out of the whole kenisio tape popularity. Their particular tape is mostly targeted to athletes, specifically for CrossFit. I do not […]

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Body Mechanics Therapists’ Favorite Local Bites

Beret Kirkeby - Monday April 19, 2021

It feels like it took an eternity, but Spring has finally pushed away the chilly days of Winter. We no longer have to power-walk from the subway to our heated destinations. We can take a relaxed stroll down the block and meet up with friends. With that in mind, we realized visiting guests might want […]

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Why This New York Massage Therapist Will Probably Wear a Mask for the Rest of her Massage Career

Beret Kirkeby - Saturday February 27, 2021

Mask Wearing as a Massage Therapist When the pandemic hit New York City last year, I started wearing a mask when practicing massage in the last days before we closed. In my reasoning, even though the government said masks were not necessary, from a health care perspective it made sense to me. As a medical […]

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Science-Based Educators for Massage Therapy

Beret Kirkeby - Sunday February 7, 2021

Body Mechanics’ own Beret Loncar was recently featured in an article in Massage & Fitness Magazine, which highlighted some of the top educators in the field of massage therapy for those in the United States and Canada. One of the key points author Nick Ng makes is that reliable and current information can be difficult […]

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Pregnancy and Ankle Massage: Is it safe?

Beret Kirkeby - Thursday January 21, 2021

Why did I want to write this post about pregnacy and ankle massage? After my two pregnancies and seeing a post on a prominent Facebook parenting group for the Upper East Side of New York, I started thinking about writing this blog.  In the post, the OP had asked the group, β€œIs it safe to […]

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