Your body has its own natural intelligence;
sometimes it needs a little help to adapt to life

Hey there. My name is Michael, and I am a NYS-licensed massage therapist. I studied at the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, where I studied a blend of Five-Elements Shiatsu therapy and Advanced Myofascial Release. Since then I’ve developed my own style, listening to and learning from each unique client I’ve worked with and adapting accordingly.

The work that I do is slow, relational, individually tailored, based in care, and influenced by Somatic Experiencing, yoga, and over 20 years of meditation practice.

 
 

Hours of Availability

I work a limited number of hours per week, and therefore have limited spots available. Please email michaelbruffeelmt@gmail.com at least one week in advance for scheduling inquiries.

Tuesday / Thursday: 430 - 7 pm

Saturday / Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm

Pricing

Standard rates:
60 minutes: $170
90 minutes: $225

Sliding Scale pricing available

If you have need, you may ask for sliding scale options, no questions asked. I have limited spots available, but I will accommodate you as best as I can. If you are unsure, please use Resource Generation’s guidelines for wealth redistribution as a guide for where you fall on the sliding scale.

 
 

Need-based
60 minutes $0 - 100
90 minutes: $0 - $200

Supporting
60 minutes: $250 - $300
90 minutes: $300 - $350

Standard
60 minutes: $170
90 minutes: $225

 
Featured Testimonials
Breathing better

I was stressed, super tight and it's been a problem, interfering with both mood and workouts…. I can breathe better due to some really targeted bodywork.

My new "Go-To"

He is super knowledgeable about musculature and anatomy and I really appreciated his approach on intake. I felt he really listened to where I needed work but also took the time to take a look at my gait to identify areas of opportunity.

Very Knowledgeable

Michael was very knowledgeable in helping to treat some chronic nerve and muscle pain that I haven't been able to tackle through physical therapy or other massage in past year. I'll come back!

Absolutely Incredible

He’s absolutely incredible.… He seems to have a strong intuitive sense of where I’m holding tension and how misalignment might be developing in my body. He addresses my pain but also seems to address other areas that might be affected without me even realizing I need the work!