Post-Surgical Massage NYC

Recovering from surgery can be challenging — physically, mentally, and emotionally. At Bodyworks DW Advanced Massage Therapy, we specialize in post-surgical massage in NYC designed to support your healing journey. Our highly trained therapists work hand-in-hand with your surgeon and physical therapist to reduce scar tissue, restore range of motion, and help you get back to living your life.

Trusted by NYC’s Top Surgeons & Physical Therapists

Over the years, owner David Weintraub, LMT, has built strong relationships with physical therapists and surgeons from leading NYC institutions — including Hospital for Special Surgery — who often refer their patients to us for complex post-surgical cases. From hip and knee replacements to shoulder surgeries and more, these trusted referrals have made Bodyworks DW a go-to partner for clients who need more than standard PT to restore mobility and function. We’re proud to collaborate with New York’s top healthcare providers to help patients recover faster and achieve better long-term outcomes.

Benefits of Post-Surgical Massage

• Reduce scar tissue adhesions that limit mobility and create long-term discomfort
• Restore range of motion and flexibility alongside your physical therapy program
• Decrease swelling and stiffness that often linger after surgery
• Support faster recovery by addressing compensations and imbalances in surrounding tissues
• Personalized treatment plans that adjust as you progress through each phase of healing

A Collaborative Approach

Post-surgical recovery is never one-size-fits-all. That’s why every session at Bodyworks DW begins with a detailed intake. We want to know what procedure you’ve had, what your surgeon and physical therapist have recommended, and how your body is responding. From there, we design a safe, targeted massage plan that complements your medical care rather than competing with it.

In general, PT focuses on strengthening the injured area — which is essential — but it often comes at the cost of range of motion and eventually plateaus. A well-designed medical massage session can release restrictions and restore mobility, allowing PT progress to move faster and more effectively. During active physical therapy, we typically recommend scheduling massage every 2–3 weeks to support gains and prevent setbacks. As PT tapers down, shifting to sessions every other week helps maintain mobility and ensures you transition smoothly back into daily life.

Even when massage isn’t covered by insurance, the overall costs are often lower because you recover on a much shorter timeline. That’s what we call a win–win.

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What Our Clients Say

“I was recommended to Bodyworks by my physical therapist after surgery. They were instrumental in significant improvement in my mobility and mitigating pain. The office is clean, modern and safe. I highly recommend them.”

— Toby Jackson, Google Review

“After hearing everyone at my office rave about Bodyworks DW, I finally took the plunge and I’m so happy I did. I got there expecting a massage but it ended up being so much more. My therapist went over my history and watched me walk and do some other movements. Then they explained in detail what they saw (even going over the anatomy for me) and proposed a thorough plan for what they would do during the session. The actual massage was incredible and I’ve never had anyone who was able to go as deeply into certain areas. Then they watched me walk again after I got off the table, gave me stretches to do at home, and even checked up on me a couple days later. After this experience I don’t think I can ever go get a massage anywhere else again!”

— A B, Google Review

Book Your Post-Surgical Massage in NYC

Ready to speed up your recovery? Book a post-surgical massage session at our FiDi studio or Midtown studio today. Our therapists are here to support you at every stage of healing.

Looking for other services? Explore our pages for Medical Massage NYC, Sports Massage NYC, Deep Tissue Massage NYC, and Prenatal Massage NYC.