IN-HOME MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES — WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

Every service listed below is performed by me — Douglas O'Connell, LMT, a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist with 27 years of experience and 25,000+ sessions. All sessions take place in the comfort of your own home. I bring everything needed for a complete, professional experience directly to you.

📞 Book any service: (914) 523-0116 | $150 / 60 min · $200 / 90 min

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE — WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

Deep tissue massage is the foundation of everything I do. Unlike a typical spa massage, my deep tissue work targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue — breaking up adhesions, releasing chronic tension, and restoring proper muscle function.

My approach goes beyond pressure. I identify individual stubborn muscles with laser focus, trace and separate them from surrounding tissue, then work to lengthen and release all held tension. The result is lasting relief — not just temporary relaxation.

Best for: Chronic neck and shoulder pain · Back pain · Post-workout soreness · General muscle tightness · Anyone who feels like their body "carries" stress

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE — WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

Myofascial release addresses the fascia — the connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle in your body. When fascia becomes tight or restricted, it pulls on muscles and joints, causing pain, reduced range of motion, and chronic tension patterns that don't respond to regular massage.

I use sustained, gentle pressure to release fascial restrictions throughout the body. The results are often dramatic — clients report feeling looser, taller, and more mobile after a single session.

Best for: Chronic pain that doesn't respond to regular massage · Postural issues · Fibromyalgia · IT band tightness · Hip restriction · Anyone who feels "stuck" in their body

SPORTS MASSAGE — WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

Sports massage is specifically designed for active people — before, during, or after athletic activity. It combines deep tissue techniques, targeted stretching, and myofascial release to improve performance, speed recovery, and prevent injury.

As a lifelong athlete myself — USTA 4.0–4.5 tennis player, pickleball enthusiast, platform tennis player, and golfer — I understand exactly how athletic bodies move, where they hold tension, and what they need to perform at their best.

Best for: Runners · Cyclists and Peloton users · Tennis and pickleball players · Golfers · CrossFit and gym athletes · Anyone training regularly who wants to recover faster and perform better

PNF STRETCHING (ASSISTED STRETCH THERAPY) — WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

PNF stands for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation — a clinically proven stretching technique that produces dramatically greater increases in flexibility than standard stretching alone. I apply PNF stretching at the end of every session to lock in the gains made during the massage work.

Here's why it matters: massage lengthens and releases a muscle. PNF stretching then reinforces that new length at the neurological level — training your nervous system to accept and maintain the increased range of motion. The result is that your results last weeks or months instead of just days.

This combination of deep tissue massage + PNF stretching is rare in Westchester and is my signature approach.

Best for: Anyone wanting longer-lasting massage results · Athletes increasing flexibility · Clients recovering from injury · Anyone with chronically tight hips, hamstrings, IT bands, or shoulders

TRIGGER POINT THERAPY — WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

Trigger points are tight, hyper-irritable spots within a muscle that cause local pain and often refer pain to other areas of the body. That nagging knot in your shoulder that gives you headaches? Likely a trigger point.

I use precise, sustained pressure on trigger points to deactivate them — providing immediate relief from pain that can persist for months when left untreated. The key to understanding trigger points is that they refer pain elsewhere — meaning the source of your pain is often not where you feel it. This is why so many people cycle through treatments without relief.

Pain clinic doctors estimate that trigger points are the primary cause of pain 75% of the time. Yet most people — and many medical professionals — have never heard of them.

Best for: Tension headaches · Referred shoulder and neck pain · Chronic "knots" that won't go away · Back pain with radiating symptoms · Tennis elbow · Golf elbow · Sciatica symptoms

SWEDISH MASSAGE — WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

Sometimes the body needs restoration rather than intensive work. Swedish massage uses long, flowing strokes to improve circulation, calm the nervous system, reduce stress hormones, and promote deep relaxation.

Even in my Swedish sessions I bring 27 years of experience — I read the body and address underlying tension even in a relaxation-focused session. You'll leave feeling genuinely restored, not just temporarily relaxed.

Best for: Stress and anxiety · General relaxation · First-time massage clients · Recovery from illness · Anyone needing a complete reset

SCIATICA & HIP PAIN RELIEF — WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

Sciatica caused by tight piriformis or lower back muscles responds exceptionally well to targeted deep tissue massage and myofascial release. Many of my clients experience significant relief in a single session — without medication, without injections, without waiting.

I've treated hundreds of sciatica cases throughout Westchester County. One of my Scarsdale clients reported full recovery from nagging sciatica after working with me. Another client from Cortlandt Manor brought her 80-year-old mother-in-law with sciatica — with excellent results.

You don't have to live with it.

Best for: Sciatica · Piriformis syndrome · Lower back pain · Hip tightness and restriction · Anyone who has tried everything and found no lasting relief

IT BAND (ITB) TREATMENT — WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

The iliotibial band runs down the outside of your thigh from hip to knee. In most active people — and many desk workers — it becomes chronically tight, hard as a cable, and a source of hip and knee pain.

Cycling, running, Peloton use, and prolonged sitting all contribute to IT band tightness. I use a combination of deep tissue work, myofascial release, and PNF stretching specifically along the IT band and surrounding muscles — producing relief that standard foam rolling simply cannot match.

Stand up right now and touch the side of your thigh. If it feels like a guitar string — that's your IT band talking. One focused session can make a dramatic difference.

Best for: Runners · Cyclists · Peloton users · Desk workers · Anyone with chronic hip or knee pain · Athletes whose IT band tightness is affecting performance

NECK & SHOULDER PAIN RELIEF — WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

Chronic neck and shoulder tension is the #1 complaint I treat. Whether it's from stress, anxiety, long hours at a computer, or just being human — this is the type of pain that sneaks up gradually until it feels normal.

It isn't normal. And it doesn't have to be permanent.

I target the specific muscles responsible for your tension — the scalenes, levator scapulae, upper trapezius, and surrounding tissue — with focused deep tissue work and myofascial release. Then I apply PNF stretching to lock in the release. One session can provide relief that clients describe as transformative.

I guarantee I can get rid of it.

Best for: Desk workers · Computer users · Commuters · Anyone who carries stress in their neck and shoulders · Tension headache sufferers · Anyone who's been told to "just relax"

SEMI-PRIVATE MASSAGE TECHNIQUE LESSONS — WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

One of the most unique services I offer — I teach small groups of up to 4 people professional massage techniques and proper body mechanics, so you can trade effective massages with a partner, friend, or training partner between professional sessions.

I cover targeted approaches for common problem areas like neck, shoulders, lower back, and IT band. You'll leave with real skills you can use immediately — not just theory.

Popular with couples, athletes, training partners, and friends who love massage. It's fun, educational, and extends the benefits of every professional session.

Rate: $450 for a 2-hour weekday session · $500 for a 2-hour evening or weekend session (up to 4 participants)

Best for: Couples · Athletes and training partners · Friends who love massage · Anyone who wants to extend the benefits of professional sessions between appointments

READY TO BOOK YOUR SESSION?

Every service above is performed in-home throughout Bronxville, Scarsdale, Chappaqua, Harrison, White Plains, Eastchester, and the River Towns. Sessions are $150 for 60 minutes or $200 for 90 minutes.

The 90-minute session is highly recommended for best results — it allows complete full-body work plus PNF stretching to lock in the gains.

No tip ever required.

📞 Call or text: (914) 523-0116 📧 oconnelllmt@gmail.com