Howdy!
I’m Jack Blackmon (they/he), a queer Licensed Massage Therapist, immersive performer, and dancer based in Brooklyn, NY.
I’ve always been a strong believer in the power of therapeutic touch and movement. I started my journey into massage when I learned the importance of touch through dance partnering and contact improvisation. I knew I had to bring my passion for touch and healing to my community, so I achieved my license in massage therapy after training at the Pacific College of Health and Science.
I provide treatment that integrates Eastern and Western techniques and philosophies. Each treatment considers the whole person to create specialized care for every client that walks through my door. I specialize in pain management and parasympathetic activation utilizing skills from Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Tui Na, Reflexology, Thai Massage, Orthopedic Sports Massage techniques. I also am certified in Prenatal and Postpartum Massage! I’m so excited to bring your body healing!
License: NY #033029
My Ethos on Pain and Healing
Pain looks and feels different for everybody. Be it a recent injury that could benefit from some TLC or the emotional exhaustion that often accompanies chronic pain, bodywork can provide the relief you need. Because pain is something people desperately want to be rid of, most folks have a difficult time discussing the pain with another person. There is a trepidation behind describing the feeling and its unique qualities, especially when many medical professionals may have failed to provide a safe empathic response to honor the person and their individual experience.
In my sessions, I encourage an active dialogue between the two of us in order to feel that your pain is something the two of us can safely communicate. Through this build of trust, we can approach the pain together and treat it thoughtfully. Your ability to articulate your body's sensations safely, freely, and perhaps even creatively helps me provide the best skillful care for your goals. Add in the relief of present and therapeutic touch and our sessions will help you feel a new understanding of and greater relief for your body.