massage therapy, New Paltz, Highland, NY, Hudson Valley, New Paltz, Ken Schappe since 1986

Ken Schappe:
education:Swedish Institute of Massage, British Institute of Homeopathy
Everyone that walks through the door of my practice deserves 100% of my attention, a smile and a hug if needed. If you leave my office with a smile rather than a frown, I know I have made a difference in your day, and you in turn, have made a difference in mine! My modalities are varied and adaptable to your needs and desires. They include Swedish Massage, deep tissue Massage, medical massage, Shiatsu Massage, energy work and acupressure as well as various aids in diagnostics inclusive of Applied Kinesiology and other muscle testing. I first gravitated to Massage therapy as a career after studying martial arts and oriental philosophy. In my 39th year of practice I still love what the job entails and will continue to learn, refine and work at it until the joy dissipates.
Some of my hobbies or therapeutics for my soul include daily music and Tai Chi, gardening, and carpentry. I love animals and on the right day, my dog Taj may be there to greet you at the door.

Having had the privilege of spending the past 38 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist in Ulster County, New York I have concluded that, post graduate, some of the best studying I have done has been during my 45,000+ client hours. My table, my Shiatsu mat and my clients have been and continue to be my best teachers along with my mentors in the field encompassing science, body, mind and spirit.

In my work intention leads and my hands follow. Having studied at the Swedish Institute in NYC where my substantial foundation included anatomy and physiology, I was prodded to study Applied Kineseology, Polarity and other energy modalities and eastern philosophies and to incorporate the martial art of T'ai Chi (of which I was already a student) into my work mechanics. Furthering my studies I later did post graduate work through the British Institute of Homeopathy and continue to further my education through the CEU requirements in NYS as well my more than three decade path of T'ai Chi Chuan.

Come visit, enjoy the music offered inclusive of jazz, folk, classical, blues or classic and modern rock culled from a collection of over 30,000 albums that add to what I hope will be an experience beyond our expectations.

Rehabilitative massage and reclamation are my passion. No fault clients are accepted with prior approval, doctor's Rx and client commitment. A participant in the Community Care program for veterans and U.S.F.H.P. for the active