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Ellen Wertheim comes to the field of massage therapy with a life-long commitment to the healing arts and to creativity. Her massage practice richly integrates knowledge, skill, compassion, and life experience drawn from her many years as a medical technologist providing direct patient care and diagnostics, as an administrator in non-profit health and educational services, and in her ongoing work as a painter and textile designer (www.ellenwertheim-arts.com).
As Clinical Director of Oncology Massage at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (http://www.jccmanhattan.org/health-wellness/fitness-wellness/cancer-care/) and in her private practice, Wertheim specializes in oncology massage. She offers a comprehensive understanding of conditions and care, and strong assessment skills and treatment in order to provide specific, safe practices necessary for people living with cancer. Her massage practice compassionately incorporates the needs of family, close friends and caregivers, as well as addressing care for her clients. (Oncology Massage) |
Fundamentally, Wertheim brings a collaborative and holistic approach to her work. Addressing the entire person, the physical, emotional, and spiritual, the traditions of Chinese Medicine inform the basis of her bodywork. She blends Eastern and Western understanding and modalities--5-Element Shiatsu, Tui Na (Chinese Massage), Swedish Massage, Reflexology Foot Massage and Polarity--and suitably adapts these to meet individual goals and needs.
Massage and bodywork care are provided in the home, hospital/health care facility and Upper West Side massage studio.
New York State Licensed
Graduate, Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences, NYC
Member, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Certifications & Continued Studies:
• Oncology Massage Certification, CATA, NYC
• Tui Na (Chinese Massage), Dr. Jeffrey Yuen
• Reflexology Foot Massage, Craig Kienzle, LMT, AOS, ARCB
• Infant Massage Certification, Niara Healing Arts
New York State Licensed
Graduate, Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences, NYC
Member, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Certifications & Continued Studies:
• Oncology Massage Certification, CATA, NYC
• Tui Na (Chinese Massage), Dr. Jeffrey Yuen
• Reflexology Foot Massage, Craig Kienzle, LMT, AOS, ARCB
• Infant Massage Certification, Niara Healing Arts
