Richard has 25 years of experience as a massage therapist. He is trained in trigger point therapy, sports massage, medical massage, prenatal/postnatal, Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, myofascial release, and hot stone massage. Richard has perfected his integration of effective medical massage with a deeply relaxing flow. Before joining Red Moon, he had years of experience providing medical massage in a chiropractic office, as well as in a luxury spa environment during his more than 15-year tenure at the well-loved d’Mai Urban Spa in Park Slope before they closed in September 2020.
In his medical massage work, he treated patients with herniations, subluxations, slipped discs and other injuries pertaining to the central nervous system and spinal cord. An athlete himself, Richard especially gets joy out of working with people involved in all types of athletic activity, from the elite professional athlete to the novice just beginning a walking program for general health. Richard loves to support all clients in achieving optimal health and wellness.
EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:
- New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, New York College of Health Professions (2000)
- Prenatal Massage certification