Fully Centered

Ruth at Fully Centered has been incredible. I’ve been seeing her monthly for 2 years after living with a herniated disc and throwing out my back. She’s been a vital asset to my recovery and the best massage therapist I’ve ever hadI’ve seen about 10. She customizes every massage to how my body’s feeling at that time, almost always goes over are agreed 60 minute sessions, follows up with me days after, and even provides exercises/stretches to help before/after my massage. She’s never cancelled on me once, she always seems to be in a good mood, and I now have the ability to fully exercise without any pain. Again, the BEST.

I first came to see Ruth at Fully Centered for a deep tissue massage when I was hurting. As someone who teaches kickboxing 5x/wk, I am constantly sore. In addition to my own athletic training, it is essential for me to recover with assistance from a bodywork professional. Ruth worked on my whole entire body, getting into the nitty gritty micro muscles that don’t get the attention needed when I stretch alone. She is very detail oriented; she works in intricate places and on muscles I've never had worked on by other therapists I've seen. I frequently get massages and when I've seen other therapists they tend to focus the majority of the session on the back and she spent even amounts of time in all places: neck, chest, hips, front and back of my legs, and my scalp. The moment you walk in, she creates a relaxing atmosphere for you to get away from the world for an hour or two. She put a perfect amount of pressure, creating that “good pain” feeling. Ruth is also a great listener. I know many people enjoy relaxing during the session, but I tend to talk during the body work because I’m a chatterbox. Ruth allows and welcomes that. I honestly think she’d make a great therapist with the type of wisdom she drops. I always value what she has to say and I find her presence alone very warm and safe. She may look fun sized and small, but man is she strong! I’m looking forward to coming back to Fully Centered for a follow-up session next week.

The massage experience with Ruth at Fully Centered is so engaging and powerful that it is hard to express in words. I have been working with Ruth at Fully Centered for sometime now and what I find most striking is that she can tell exactly where I need the most work and attention before the session even starts. Ruth is intuitive, professional and kind. I now book Ruth weeks in advance as her schedule fills quickly due to her devoted following. Thus it is with great pleasure and reservations that I highly recommend her!!!! Don't take my massage time!

I first started seeing Ruth at Fully Centered in September after I injured my knee while running. She was referred to me as someone who knows how to treat athletic injuries, and boy did she deliver! Even after my first visit with her, I went from limping to walking with much less pain. I have since seen her consistently ever since then for massage therapy at least once a month. I cannot express enough how much she has helped me recover from this injury. However, she is also wizard beyond athletic treatment if you're looking for a relaxing massage or other type of treatment. She may be small, but her hands work magic!

I came to Fully Centered after suffering debilitating pain and discomfort for 10 years. I was stuck in a hunched stupor not something I should be experiencing in my 20’s, could no longer work out, and was really unhappy due to not being able to function and all of the pain in my back, legs, shoulders, and feet. Before going to Fully Centered, I went to Doctors, Chiropractors, Physical therapists, saw several different specialist with varying opinions, x-rays, cat scans, and an MRI, and I never got any relief or solid answers about my pain. I even went to Mayo Clinic and even they didn’t give me any solutions – just said I must have a muscle that won’t release, yet I was in constant pain, and even passed out a couple of times due to pain and being so stiff and unable to move well. When I came to Ruth at Fully Centered, she first took a lot of time to give me a full assessment of my history, not just my symptoms but the past unsuccessful experiences and diagnostics and about my lifestyle habits -things that I didn’t think of that could be related. She really listened, and then connected the pain all over my body and my not being able to move well in my torso to an old groin injury during a workout involving squats ten years before. She then suggested different supplements and dietary changes that would help heal the injury and inflammation, she worked different areas that I wouldn’t have though were related and explained to me that the body is like a big pulley system, then she showed me different stretching and strengthening exercises and routines and some ways to release soft tissue for myself at home. After my first massage session, I already felt much better and could move better and felt like I wasn’t stuck in a slumped hunched position. After just a few sessions which included massage, stretching, home exercise routines, and nutritional & supplement counseling, my pain is all but gone! I also have better posture and can move much better and feel happier and healthier in general. I cannot say enough things about Ruth and how she helped me – I’d highly recommend Fully Centered!

I was having neck and back pain for a year . I was recommended to ruth by a friend who told me she was amazing and worked wonders . After three massages over a week she really helped me feel so much better . Showed me stretches and exercises to relax my neck I have sent many friends to ruth and they all have told me how delighted they were . I continue to see her and i recommend her 100 per cent She actually cares for your health and body . She is professional and takes her job seriously No more neck issues . richard

If you are in pain or suffer from chronic pain, book an appointment with Ruth at Fully Centered RIGHT NOW! She will zero-in on the problem, work her magic, and even send you home with some tips on how to keep the pain at bay. I have been to A LOT of massage therapists and there is NO ONE in New York who can do what she does. Stop suffering and go see Ruth!!!

My experience was so bad that i actually got refunded. The massage was ok i guess but her apartment was disgusting. As soon as i got there i was surprised it looked nothing like the pictures. This was a tiny studio apartment. She had the bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom all in one room and a massage table in the middle of it. I was already there so i figured i may as well get the massage. However about 5 minutes in the smell of the apartment got to me. The smell of food in the kitchen, dirty cloths in the living room/bedroom and the bathroom mixed. I couldn’t do it. I got up and complained to her for a while and she agreed to refund everything. I am glad she refunded me however this makes me not want a massage ever again to be honest

wow where do i begin? So the first thing that struck me as odd was the location and apartment looked nothing like the pictures. The apartment was baisicly one room. Bathroom, kitchen and bedroom. She had even asked me to wait outside while she cleaned up. After about 10 minutes she let me in and i saw the massage table set up in the bedroom, next to the couch where she sleeps. I felt uncomfortable and had to leave. Never got my massage or a refund. But i just couldent imagine relaxing in someone’s messy studio apartment.

Ruth at Fully Centered is amazing!! She helped me fix long-term issues that I was told were as good as they could get. She helped fix me, and gave me exercised to correct mis-alingment. I am stronger than before and so happy. Ruth is fantastic!!!