PERSONALIZED CARE IN NEW YORK

Aromatherapy massage in New York

Aromatherapy Massage combines hands-on massage with selected aromatic products for a calming, individualized experience. Our acupuncturists and physical therapists provide this service in Manhattan, Queens and Great Neck.

Available at: Midtown Manhattan · Forest Hills, Queens · Great Neck, Long Island

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SERVICE & LOCAL APPOINTMENTS

Aromatherapy massage in Manhattan, Queens & Great Neck

Aromatherapy massage enquiries include pressure preferences and the aromatic products used during the appointment. Tell the practitioner about relevant sensitivities and ask how this service differs from other massage options.

Aromatherapy massage in Midtown Manhattan 10016

425 5th Avenue, Office Unit 4A, New York, NY 10016

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Aromatherapy massage in Forest Hills, Queens 11375

116-21 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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Aromatherapy massage in Great Neck, Long Island 11021

38 S Station Plaza, Great Neck, NY 11021

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This service can be requested at all three offices; confirm the individual practitioner and schedule before your visit.

Massage, relaxation and aromatic products

Aromatherapy massage combines hands-on techniques with diluted essential oils or other aromatic products. Pressure can vary across the session, with the treatment area, fragrance preference and skin sensitivity considered before application.

The massage component may help with muscle tension and short-term comfort. Scent is part of the sensory experience; findings about massage alone do not establish the same effect for every essential oil. NCCIH provides an overview of massage research and appropriate use.

Massage and aromatic products

The massage component uses contact, pressure and movement over soft tissues. Pressure and technique are adjusted to the area of tension, your preferences and the goals of the session.

Aromatherapy adds essential-oil aromas or appropriately prepared topical products to that setting. The selection considers the product ingredients, your skin and fragrance tolerance.

The sensory side of aromatherapy

Aromatic molecules are detected by the sense of smell, which connects with brain pathways involved in emotion and memory. Scent can therefore be part of the experience of comfort and relaxation.

The response to an aroma is personal. A scent that one person enjoys may be unpleasant or irritating to another, so comfort preferences are part of the treatment plan.

What your session includes

The visit begins with your priorities, health history and pressure preferences. A comfortable position is established before hands-on work begins, and feedback helps guide adjustments during the appointment.

The focus may be general relaxation or a selected area of tension. A fragrance-free massage is a separate option for people who prefer to avoid aromatic products.

PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE

Meet our licensed massage therapists.

Explore professional backgrounds, languages and actual appointment locations, then choose the office that works for you.

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Yan (Rachel) Zhou

LAc, DAcCHM, LMT

English · Mandarin Chinese

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Manhattan Office

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Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Zhifeng (Damon) Tong

LAc, LMT

English · Mandarin Chinese

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Forest Hills, Queens Office

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Where this service is available

Aromatherapy massage is available at our Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens and Great Neck on Long Island offices. Contact your preferred office to confirm the practitioner and appointment.

Find the office that fits your area

Midtown Manhattan, New York City：Our Midtown Manhattan office is an option for patients around Bryant Park, Murray Hill, the Garment District, Herald Square and Koreatown. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Forest Hills, Queens, New York City：Our Forest Hills, Queens office is an option for patients in Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Briarwood and Kew Gardens Hills. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Great Neck, Long Island：Our Great Neck, Long Island office is an option for patients in Great Neck Plaza, Great Neck Estates and Manhasset, as well as Little Neck, Douglaston and Bayside in Queens. Garden City is a wider Nassau County travel option. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Insurance and appointments

Send your insurance information before booking so the office can check benefits for your service, practitioner and location.

Insurers, information to send & benefit verification

We accept many plans from BCBS, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Aetna and Cigna, as well as plans administered by Meritain Health. Participation and benefits vary by your exact plan, service, practitioner and office.

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
Cigna
Meritain Health

Send your insurance information before booking.

If using insurance, please text photos of the front and back of your card, your full name and date of birth (DOB), and the policyholder’s name and DOB if different. We’ll check your benefits and get back to you before your visit.

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Coverage details, employer plans & NYSHIP

Ask us to confirm network participation, deductibles, copays or coinsurance, visit limits, referral or authorization requirements and any expected out-of-pocket cost. Benefit verification is not a guarantee of payment. Massage benefits can differ from acupuncture or physical therapy benefits.

Employer and NYSHIP plan enquiries

Some employer-sponsored plans offered through Chase, Point72, Bank of America, Soros Fund Management may include acupuncture or physical therapy benefits. NYSHIP’s Empire Plan may also include benefits. Ask us to check your current individual plan before booking; an employer or plan name alone does not establish coverage.

Logos identify insurers or administrators and do not guarantee in-network status or coverage. The BCBS image currently shows Anthem branding; your specific BCBS company and network must be checked.

Preparing for aromatic care

Allergies, asthma, scent sensitivity, pregnancy, skin conditions and recent surgery are relevant to preparation. Essential oils can irritate skin or cause allergic reactions, so ingredients and suitability are reviewed before use.

Research & potential benefits.

Research in selected patient groups suggests aromatherapy massage may support short-term comfort and emotional wellbeing. Your therapist can discuss preferences, scent sensitivity and how this service fits your goals.

Effectiveness of aromatherapy massage in the management of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
2007 · Randomized controlled trial
The intervention was associated with short-term improvement in anxiety or depression symptoms in the cancer-care setting studied. The main longer-term benefit was not established. This is supportive symptom-care research, not treatment of cancer.
Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Depression and Anxiety of Elderly Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial
2022 · Randomized controlled trial
A small nursing-home trial reported improvements in anxiety and depression scores after a course of aromatherapy massage. The sample and setting were limited. It does not establish that the same result applies to all older adults or replaces mental-health care.
Effect of aromatherapy massage on menopausal symptoms: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
2012 · Randomized controlled trial
Massage and aromatherapy massage reduced reported menopausal symptoms in the women studied. The study concerns a defined course of treatment in postmenopausal women; results do not prove that any scent or massage protocol has the same effect.

Patient information & further reading

Common questions.

Can I choose a fragrance-free massage?

Yes, the team can arrange a suitable massage appointment without aromatic products.

How does this differ from medical massage?

Aromatherapy includes the sensory setting and aromatic products. Medical massage focuses on individual soft-tissue concerns and care goals.

Are essential oils diluted before use?

Aromatic products are selected and diluted for the planned application. Share fragrance sensitivity, skin allergies and pregnancy information before the session so products and technique can be adapted.

Where can I enquire about aromatherapy massage?

Read the service information on this page, then contact a listed office to confirm practitioner availability and appointment arrangements.

Midtown Manhattan →Forest Hills, Queens →Great Neck, Long Island →

How do I confirm aromatherapy massage fees, insurance and appointments?

Contact your preferred office and name the specific service and practitioner. Ask about the fee, session length and any insurance arrangements for that appointment and your individual plan before booking.

How should I prepare for a first appointment?

Tell the office what you want to discuss and confirm the service, practitioner, address and time. Ask which information to bring and whether that particular appointment has preparation instructions.