Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage provides a holistic approach to treating the whole body or a specific area that needs attention. Sofia uses a number of techniques including Swedish massage, Deep tissue, Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, Trigger point therapy and elements of energy work to create a unique session based on each clients needs.
Reiki Healing + Energy work
Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive hands-on method of healing. The term Reiki comes from Japanese “Rei,” meaning “Universal,”, and “Ki,” meaning “Life energy.” Reiki is the universal life energy that flows through all living beings.The experience of a Reiki session is unique for every human being .Generally a Reiki treatment can help ease tension and stress, provide deep relaxation and can help support the body to facilitate an environment for healing on all levels.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a form of bodywork that originated in Japan from Traditional Chinese Medicine. The word Shiatsu itself literally means " Finger Pressure" ("shi", finger, and "atsu", pressure). The 14 meridians are used as energy pathways and the classic acupuncture points are used as points of treatment with finger pressure. Shiatsu works with Ki ( (Qi/Chi) flow and restores energy to areas where it is low. This is done by pressing on or stretching points on the body that lie along the lines of energy called meridians.
Manual lymphatic drainage
“Sofia is the best in my opinion. Client safety and satisfaction are the very important to her. She is humble and understanding. Her attention to details and precision are evident. I had such a great experience and made me feel better ”
Sofia Bretl is a licensed massage therapist in private practice in New York City. She graduated from the Finger Lakes School of Massage in 2016, and practices several healing modalities including Reiki, Therapeutic Massage, and Intuitive Touch. She is licensed in the state of NY and is a member of AMBP. Sofia sees clients at her office in Union Square and is also available for out call appointments.
"I have always been drawn to alternative modalities of health. My earliest experience of the power of healing touch began in childhood from laying my hands on my grandmother's aching joints to ease her pain. It felt like the most innate, natural thing to want to support her in this simple yet deep way. This is the mindset I bring to each of my sessions with clients.
My philosophy is to shine the light on the unique connection that each person has to their body and soul through the power of healing touch, and to bring out the natural ability of a human being to heal themselves on different levels of existence."