PRESS Massage Long Island City
Our massage studio in Long Island City offers tailored massage sessions to meet your specific needs. We specialize in providing clinical-style therapeutic massage, targeting pain and tension, with the help of techniques deeply rooted in anatomy and physiology.
We help dancers, entertainers, yoga teachers, chefs, industry professionals, athletes, and sports enthusiasts in LIC, Queens who depend on massage therapy sessions to improve their health and find balance. Book your appointment today!
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
5-14 51st Ave Fl 2,
Long Island City
NY 11101
For less than 2 hours notice, please call.
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OUR HOURS
10am - 10pm, 7 days a week
GIFT CARDS
Click here to purchase gift cards for PRESS Long Island City or drop by our studio between 10am-8pm and grab one in person. Gift cards must be redeemed at the location for which they are purchased.
Visiting PRESS LIC
Located in LIC, PRESS Modern Massage is a clinical massage studio, not a spa. To maintain a relaxing environment for all, please use quiet voices when inside the studio. Please note that we do not provide lockers or shower facilities, your belongings will stay with you at all times. We look forward to impressing you!
Directions By Subway
To reach 5-14 51st Ave, Floor 2, Long Island City, NY 11101, via subway from Queens, you have a couple of convenient options:
7 Train: Take the 7 train to the Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station. Upon exiting, it's approximately a 7-minute walk to your destination.
G Train: Alternatively, take the G train to the 21 St station. From there, it's about a 12-minute walk to 5-14 51st Ave.
Directions By Car
From Manhattan – Start by crossing the East River via the Queensboro Bridge (59th Street Bridge). After the bridge, merge onto Queens Plaza South and continue onto Jackson Avenue. From there, turn left onto 11th Street, then make a right onto 51st Avenue, where your destination will be on the right.
From Downtown Brooklyn – Start by taking the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278) north. Continue on I-278 and take Exit 33 for McGuinness Blvd toward Humboldt St. Merge onto McGuinness Blvd, then turn right onto Pulaski Bridge to cross into Queens. After crossing the bridge, continue onto 11th Street, then turn left onto 51st Avenue. Your destination will be on the right.
Hotel Guests
PRESS Modern Massage in Long Island City, Queens is proud to welcome guests from the Sonder Court Square, Ravel Hotel, LIC Hotel, The Hyatt Place Long Island City, Hilton Garden Inn LIC, The Box House Hotel, and beyond.
Our Services
PRESS full body
OUR SIGNATURE MASSAGE
Our signature blend of relaxing Swedish & orthopedic deep tissue massage to relieve chronic muscle pain, aid injury recovery & improve postural conditions.
$160
$220
60 MIN
90 MIN
PRESS back, neck & shoulders
FOCUS WHERE YOU NEED IT
Focused attention on the essentials: your back, neck and shoulders, where you need it most! Addresses tension headaches & office or sports injuries.
$160
$220
60 MIN
90 MIN
PRESS pregnancy
PRENATAL MASSAGE
Prenatal and post-natal massage to release lower back pain, neck & shoulder tension and help to reduce swelling during pregnancy.
$175
$250
60 MIN
90 MIN
PRESS events
CHAIR MASSAGE
Bring the PRESS Experience to your local office or event! We take care of all the details, so you can relax into a deep-tissue chair massage at your office!
$250
60 MIN
Meet The Press: Long Island City
Ashley
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Studio: Long Island City
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages Spoken: English & Spanish
“Find your calm.”
Ashley is a dedicated NYS licensed massage therapist known for her intuitive touch and deep understanding of the body-mind connection. A graduate of the Queensborough Community College Massage Therapy Program, Ashley has honed her expertise in a wide range of modalities, including Swedish, trigger point therapy, Thai stretching, myofascial release, and deep tissue.
Prior to her career as a massage therapist, Ashley gained her undergraduate degree from Hunter College, pursuing a dual major of Philosophy & Psychology. This has shaped her to take a holistic approach to her practice, considering not only the physical but also the emotional and energetic aspects of her client’s well-being.
Ashley likes learning new techniques and continuing to develop her skills to better help her clients. As a massage therapist she creates a serene and nurturing environment where her clients can unwind, relax, and release built-up tension. When Ashley is not at work, she enjoys reading, watching true crime shows, and spending time with her loved ones.
Rafael C
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Studios: Long Island City, Greenpoint
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: He/Him
“Always listen to what your body is telling you, especially if rest is needed.”
Rafael is a graduate from Queens borough community college where he studied deep tissue, Swedish, medical, myofascial, and trigger points. Reducing pain and prompting relaxation with a warm and healing touch that flows within his hands. After many years of being a LMT Rafael has seen great results through the power of what touch can do to one’s body and mind. It always brings him great joy to see how clients feel after with how much more relaxed and appreciative they are.
Lindsay
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Studios: Long Island City & Williamsburg
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English & Spanish
“The body is a vessel we take little care of. So I am here to take care of you.”
Lindsay began her massage therapy journey as a graduate of the Swedish institute in New York and member of the American Massage Association. She is passionate about helping others achieve their most functional selves with the help of massage therapy. She specializes in deep tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports massage, rehabilitative work and much more. Her sessions are client centered, emphasizing on what the clients needs are.
As a former collegiate athlete and current Personal Trainer, she has a vast knowledge and understanding of kinesiology and physiology to which she takes full advantage of during sessions to better assist the client.
Annette
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Studio: Long Island City
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English & Spanish
The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well. - Hippocrates
Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Annette is a compassionate and dedicated massage therapist inspired by her experience working in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care and rehabilitation centers. Witnessing firsthand the limitations of traditional Western healthcare, she felt drawn to explore a more holistic approach to healing. This passion led her to become a massage therapist, with the goal of improving the overall quality of life for individuals and helping them avoid the challenges of nursing homes.
Specializing in acupressure, clinical massage, aromatherapy & energy work. Annette, incorporates these modalities to provide relief and healing, believing in the power of touch and energy work to restore balance and promote wellness. When not practicing massage therapy, she enjoys reading, creating unique oil blends, perfume oils, and butters, and spending time in nature, which fuels their creative energy and deep connection to holistic wellness.
To Annette, healing is about more than just physical relief; it’s about holding space for others to do the internal work needed to thrive on all levels—physically, mentally, emotionally, and energetically. Through this approach, she aims to empower clients to achieve a deeper sense of well-being, fostering lasting healing in every aspect of their lives.
Xin
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Studio: Long Island City
Pronouns: He/Him
Xin comes from an extensive movement background with over a decade of dance, primarily House, salsa, pole / aerial dance, house, and vogue.
Inspired by the massage therapists who supported his journey in both dance and boxing, he chose to pursue massage as both a profession and academic passion - he is a graduate of the Swedish Institute and a Journeyman Apprentice of The Wellspace Project, a 2 year post-graduate program.
Xin specializes in Myofascial release - deep, slow, mindful compressive strokes. He has found that a combination of Swedish relaxation techniques followed by deeper compressive techniques such as Pin and Stretch to be the most effective in achieving a feeling of relief and reset.
King
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Studios: Long Island City & Williamsburg
Pronouns: It/They/Them
Languages: English
“Self-care is not selfish nor self-indulgent. You can't pour from an empty cup.”
Hi! King has been a massage therapist since 2009 and graduated at the top of his class at the Swedish Institute in 2008. He's worked on Olympic gold medal-winning athletes from the 2024 Summer Games and lot of US Open tennis champions. He has had the honor of working the US Open since 2015 and has worked at numerous luxury hotels across the city. He is certified in head and neck massage for people who suffer from headaches and migraines, level 1 craniosacral, Thai massage, and a strong perinatal massage. He looks at health very holistically and is at his best doing a therapeutic (strong) but still relaxing massage that is rebalancing and recuperative, but can also do a super-relaxing Swedish massage. He believes communication and compassion are always important and his life has been informed by trauma. He's a native NYer, is very active, into mindfulness meditation, and went to Stuyvesant High School. If you've reached the end, thank you for reading this! Have a great day!
Rodolphus (Mason)
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Studios: Long Island City & Williamsburg
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English
“Massage is not just a luxury—it’s a pathway to healing, balance, and restoring the body to its natural rhythm.” Rodolphus, LMT
Rodolphus is a dedicated massage therapist and graduate of the prestigious Swedish Institute in New York City. With specialized training in Swedish, deep tissue, orthopedic, myofascial, and Eastern bodywork techniques, Rodolphus brings a well-rounded and intuitive approach to each session. His practice is rooted in a commitment to healing, professionalism, and personalized care. Known for his calm presence and strong clinical touch, Rodolphus has worked with diverse clients in both community and clinical settings, including time spent offering restorative work at the Ronald McDonald House. He is passionate about helping others reconnect with their bodies, reduce pain, and restore balance through thoughtful, evidence-informed bodywork. Whether supporting recovery, easing chronic tension, or providing deeply relaxing experiences, Rodolphus approaches every session with empathy, skill, and purpose.
Carlos
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Studio: Long Island City
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English & Spanish
“Each contact with a human being is so rare, so precious, one should preserve it.” - Anais Nin
Carlos graduated from the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences as a Massage Therapist, Magna Cum Laude, the first trimester of 2025. Originally from Ecuador, and living in the New York Tri-State area for about ten years now, his background includes Visual and Performance Arts; massage therapy provides an opportunity to see his corporeal self as an instrument which, in relation to other corporealities, provides the occasion to compose a performance driven by your specific needs. Sciences like Anatomy or Physiology are giving us guidelines, but when contact occurs, an extraordinary dialogue happens, led mostly by intuition. Carlos is devoted to touching you from the heart, to create a unique experience curated to the individual client.
Emily
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Studios: Long Island City
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English & Spanish
“Your body hears everything your mind says.”
Emily is a massage therapist from Queens, NY. Her whole life she always knew she was an empath and has always wanted to work one on one with others to help them any way possible. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, she learned about how effective massage therapy can be for others in so many different ways. She graduated from Queensborough Community College in 2021 and became licensed in 2022. She is trained in cupping, Swedish massage, deep tissue and trigger point therapy. Emily uses a holistic and therapeutic approach throughout each session to help others reach their goal and more. She believes that in order to care for others, one needs to take care of themselves. Emily is also currently a student at Pacific College studying acupuncture. Emily looks forward to helping others every single day through the use of massage, empathy and dedication.
