Testimonials
With no exaggeration, my sessions with Martha have changed my life. Before meeting Martha, I had seen other therapists, but I never felt that they could actually see me. Through my sessions with Martha, I feel seen, heard, understood, and supported. The judgment-free space that she holds has allowed me to share and explore my curiosities, thoughts, and desires, all of which I was very ignorant too when I first met her. She has helped me find purpose, pleasure, and acceptance in living, even when living sometimes has been very painful. I am extremely grateful that our paths crossed, as I have found myself thinking what would have become of me if I had not met her. I think I could write an entire essay about how much Martha has helped me, but simply, I would say her help is irreplaceable, and without her, I would not begin to accept the person I am today.
—Beck
Originally, I started seeing Martha to help me with sexual side-effects due to breast cancer treatments, I had no idea that instead, with the use of a combination of physical exercises and emotional work, I would slowly build my true-self for the first time. Because of the trauma I have lived through, I spent most of my life disconnecting from my emotions, my body, and my needs, and through Marta's guidance and practical exercises, I can finally feel and in turn, finally heal.
—36-year-old 2x Cancer Survivor
I’m an active middle aged man that has always played a variety of sports. To this day, I enjoy basketball, weight lifting, running, swimming, and golf. Due to my competitive nature, I tend to overexert myself to the point of injury. After an injury, I usually seek professional help but never felt comfortable enough to return after the initial treatment ended. This went on for many, many years until I met Martha. Her knowledge of how the body works is incredible. Because of her knowledge, she is able to reduce the acute pain from a recent or a nagging, chronic injury and get you on the path to a quick and safe recovery. In addition to the immediate help she provides during the office visit, she also helps with specific exercises you can do at home to prevent future injuries. If you have a sports related injury, chronic back issues, or just find yourself with muscular aches and pains, you must see Martha. I promise she will exceed all expectations!
Sincerely,
An eternally grateful customer!
I started working with Martha after undergoing two surgeries; a mastectomy and a breast reconstruction.
During that time I needed to heal my body, but also address the emotional impact that cancer had on me.
Martha’s personalized treatment that combined physical exercises, scar tissue work, and emotional support made a huge difference not only with the speed at which I healed, but also how I started to become whole emotionally and physically.
I recently underwent a second reconstruction and I continued working with Martha. She has helped me navigate the new reality that started when I was diagnosed with cancer.
—Eva, Psychotherapist
From the first session with Martha I could tell that she was completely different from anyone I had seen previously for an injury, and I have been a competitive athlete in multiple sports for most of my life. Her deep understanding of the body as an integrated unit encompassing not only physical movement and anatomy, but also the underlying ,and often ignored, neuroscience and psychology is unique. She has the rare ability to simultaneously listen, see, and feel what is going on with her client while completely focusing her wide ranging knowledge and critical thinking on solving the specific problem in front of her. Over the years not only has my quality of life, both physically and mentally, improved dramatically thanks to Martha, but the resulting deeper understanding of self-care and body movement has also helped me to avoid new injuries. Martha has been a true lifesaver for me, and I could not have given anyone a higher recommendation.
—MP
I met Martha when at the age of 49 I was in desperate search of a professional to help me ease the ongoing pain in my hip, leg, and back. I had undergone a major surgery for a fractured neck of the femur, and the recuperation did not go as smoothly as I had expected. The physical pain persisted and began to take a toll on my emotional being as well.
Martha immediately created a space where I felt comfortable and at ease. She assessed my walk, my breath, and my overall wellbeing, and Martha’s attention to detail, as well as the whole picture, offered me the customized support I needed to work through the emotional and physical obstacles that I was carrying. She made me feel supported, seen, and secure, and I was finally able to bring my body back into balance and ease my pain.
Martha not only proved to me again and again that I was stronger than I thought, but she also reminded me to reconnect to and trust my own body. I have never had such transformative experience as I have with Martha’s work. She's able to peel back the layers with her extraordinary skills and intuition. If you are stuck in pain mentally or physically as I was, your key to liberation is working with Martha.
—Dina
Martha’s impressive knowledge of acting, the brain, movement, and bodywork mixed with her profound curiosity of the human experience makes her a unique professional. She has been instrumental in teaching me embodiment to help me hone the skills of my craft. To say she has had a profound impact on my life is an understatement of the highest order.
—Mrs. Bob Gallagher, Owner of Mahalo Massage NYC
