Welcome

Stephen Ostrow LMT is now Medicine Within!

New Office location NOW OPEN in St Pete, Florida! To schedule visit: http://mymedicineiswithin.com

You’re looking for a professional massage therapist, and you've come to the right place!  Click the book now button (located to the right and on nearly every page of the site) to see what's availabile and schedule your massage.

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I am trained in a variety of modalities! 

Therapeutic massage: Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Techniques, Thai Yoga Massage, Cupping, sports massage, deep tissue massage

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Relaxation massage:  Swedish/Relaxation Massage, Reiki.

My work:

My clients describe my hybrid of Relaxation and Therapeutic work as extremely effective and soothing.  I have been called "the spot finder." I believe therapeutic work is most effective when the nervous system is soothed.  I work with the body to create lasting pain relief and better range of motion between sessions.  I am not the type of therapist that causes my clients pain.    

 Click on the "Services & Rates" page to learn more about the various techniques I offer.

Is this your first massage?

What to expect:

What to expect depends on what modality is chosen.  Sports massage and Thai Yoga Massage are done fully clothed in sports shorts or yoga pants and a loose t-shirt.  During these modalities I may use my hands, forearms, knees, and feet to manipulate tissue.  These modalities involve lots of stretching and range of motion.  Reiki is also done fully clothed,  this is a gentle form of energy work which is often used to relieve anxiety and stress by soothing the nervous system.  During Reiki sessions I gently place my hands on the head, neck, chest, belly, legs, feet and hands.  Neuromuscular techniques, deep tissue, and cupping require the area being worked to be available to be worked on.  This is because these modalities require contact with the area.  During these modalities I use my hands, and forearms; for cupping silicone suction cups are used.  Swedish/relaxation massage requires minimal clothing.  This is because  relaxation massage involves gliding strokes along the length of the muscles.  During relaxation massage I use my hands, and forearms.  You will be draped with a sheet and blanket to protect your modesty and keep you warm. 

I use warm towels and aromatherapy to create a relaxing envornment.  

Before each session I will ask if there is anywhere you do not want to have work done, this way I can respect your boundaries.   I will check in about pressure throughout the massage, however you can tell me to adjust the pressure I apply at anytime. 

Breathing is the most important part of an effective massage.  If you feel you are holding your breathe, clenching your teeth, making fists, or curling your toes let me know so that I can adjust.

I offer trauma informed and LGBTQ+ affirming services.

Be in Touch.

MA 81560

MM 39039