PERSONALIZED CARE IN NEW YORK

Medical massage in Manhattan, Queens & Great Neck

Q: Who provides medical massage at Great Neck?

Ben Wong provides medical massage at our Great Neck office. Contact the Great Neck team to arrange this appointment and confirm the available time. Yan (Rachel) Zhou, LAc, DAcCHM, LMT, provides medical massage in Manhattan; Zhifeng (Damon) Tong, LAc, LMT, in Forest Hills, Queens.

Focused soft-tissue care for the areas that feel tight, tired or uncomfortable. Medical massage is available at our Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills, Queens and Great Neck offices, with pressure and positioning adapted to your needs.

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

Plan your care

SERVICE & LOCAL APPOINTMENTS

Medical massage & tuina enquiries in Manhattan, Queens & Great Neck

Medical massage and therapeutic massage enquiries start with the areas you want to discuss and your pressure preferences. If you are looking for tuina or another hands-on technique, tell the office so the team can confirm the appropriate service and practitioner.

Medical massage & tuina enquiries in Midtown Manhattan 10016

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

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Medical massage & tuina enquiries in Forest Hills, Queens 11375

116-21 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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Medical massage & tuina enquiries 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 for muscle tension and pain concerns

Medical massage focuses on a defined area of discomfort and soft-tissue care goals. Depending on your assessment, a session may include targeted pressure, soft-tissue work, trigger-point techniques or gentle stretching. Pressure and positioning are adapted to your comfort.

NCCIH describes potential short-term benefits for certain neck and shoulder pain concerns. Massage can support comfort as part of a wider care plan, while rehabilitation exercises and other medical treatment retain their own roles. Your office can coordinate any referral or treatment instructions relevant to the appointment.

How massage relates to comfort and movement

Hands-on pressure stimulates sensory receptors and can influence the experience of tension, relaxation and pain. The treatment also creates an opportunity to review comfortable movement and the demands placed on a sensitive area.

Research has found short-term benefit for some neck and shoulder pain concerns. Massage is considered in context with the cause of symptoms, everyday activity and other appropriate care.

Your visit: goals, hands-on care and feedback

Your therapist starts with your priority areas, health history and daily activities, then agrees on the areas to address and the goals for the session.

Hands-on care applies pressure and movement to muscles and surrounding soft tissues. Positioning, pace and depth are adjusted to your sensitivity; you can give feedback throughout the visit.

A session may focus on a selected area rather than follow a full-body relaxation routine. When rehabilitation is part of your care, massage is coordinated with movement goals and relevant medical restrictions. A physical therapy evaluation is booked separately.

Choose the appropriate appointment

Medical massage focuses on individual concerns and soft-tissue treatment goals. Aromatherapy massage may add aromatic products to hands-on care.

DDS is grouped here to help you find the service, but it involves electrical equipment and requires a separate suitability discussion. It is not an ordinary massage technique.

PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE

Meet your care team.

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

Acupuncture · Chinese herbal medicine

Ben Wong

LAc

English · Mandarin Chinese · Cantonese Chinese

Appointment enquiries

Great Neck Office

Meet Ben

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Yan (Rachel) Zhou

LAc, DAcCHM, LMT

English · Mandarin Chinese

Appointment enquiries

Manhattan Office

Meet Yan

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Zhifeng (Damon) Tong

LAc, LMT

English · Mandarin Chinese

Appointment enquiries

Forest Hills, Queens Office

Meet Zhifeng

Where this service is available

Massage & hands-on care 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.

Choose your office below. In your messaging app, add both card photos and replace the bracketed fields before sending. Photos are not attached automatically.

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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.

Preparation and aftercare

Share recent surgery, injuries, pregnancy, skin conditions and medicines that affect bleeding before treatment. Fragile skin and certain health conditions can change which techniques are appropriate. New or worsening symptoms need reassessment rather than stronger pressure.

Mention recent surgery, injuries, skin conditions, pregnancy, medicines and any sensitivity to pressure or fragrance. Professional backgrounds, appointment options and insurance information are available through the team and practitioner profiles.

Contact our team in Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens, or Great Neck on Long Island to confirm the office, practitioner and current availability for this service.

Research & potential benefits.

Massage research suggests possible short-term improvement in certain neck and shoulder pain concerns. Discuss the treatment area, pressure and session plan with your therapist.

Five-week outcomes from a dosing trial of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain
2014 · Randomized controlled trial
Longer, more frequent massage sessions improved short-term pain and neck function compared with waiting-list care. Benefits differed by treatment schedule; the trial does not show that every session length or massage technique has the same effect.
Randomized trial of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain
2009 · Randomized controlled trial
Therapeutic massage showed potential short-term benefits for chronic neck pain compared with a self-care book. The study was small and does not establish lasting relief or an individual result.
Massage Therapy: What You Need To Know
NCCIH patient information
NCCIH describes possible short-term relief for some neck and shoulder pain. Evidence varies by condition and study quality. The guide also covers safety and practitioner questions.

Patient information & further reading

NCCIH: Massage Therapy ↗

Common questions.

Can pressure be adjusted?

Pressure and technique are adapted throughout the session. Your comfort and feedback guide adjustments.

Is massage covered by insurance?

Coverage depends on the exact plan, service and practitioner. The office can check benefits before booking using your submitted insurance information.

What techniques may be included in medical massage?

Depending on the assessment, targeted soft-tissue work, deeper pressure, trigger-point techniques or stretching may be included. Pressure and positioning are adapted to your comfort and care goals.

Is medical massage the same as physical therapy?

No. Medical massage focuses on hands-on soft-tissue care. Physical therapy includes clinical assessment, functional rehabilitation and exercise planning. They are booked as distinct services.

How long is a medical massage appointment?

Session options include 30-minute and one-hour appointments. Text your preferred office to confirm current session options and the right booking for your needs.

Who provides medical massage at Great Neck?

Ben Wong provides medical massage at our three New York offices. Contact the Great Neck team to arrange this appointment and confirm the available time. Yan (Rachel) Zhou, LAc, DAcCHM, LMT, provides medical massage in Manhattan; Zhifeng (Damon) Tong, LAc, LMT, in Forest Hills, Queens.

Can acupuncture, physical therapy and massage be arranged on the same day?

Yes. The team can arrange these services on the same day, with the combination and sequence based on your symptoms and individual assessments. Contact your chosen office before booking to coordinate the separate appointment types, practitioners, total time and insurance or self-pay arrangements.

How do I confirm self-pay fees before booking?

Your chosen office can provide the current quote for your initial or follow-up appointment and each planned service. Confirm the total if you are arranging more than one service. Insurance benefits and any out-of-pocket costs must be checked for the specific service and practitioner.

Where can I book massage in New York?

Medical massage and aromatherapy massage are available at our Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens and Great Neck offices. DDS bioelectrical stimulation is a separate service available in Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens and Great Neck.

Who provides massage at Wongs Acupuncture and Angel Alliance Physical Therapy?

Our team will match your chosen massage service with an appropriate practitioner. Text your selected office to arrange your appointment.

I searched for massage or tuina. How should I choose an appointment?

If you are looking for massage or tuina, review the hands-on care options and tell the office which technique you have in mind. Ask the team to confirm the appropriate service and practitioner.

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

How do I confirm massage & hands-on care 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.

What related questions can I read about?

These guides can help you prepare for a consultation. The appropriate service depends on individual assessment.