Lead Massage Therapist

Briana Goldstrow, LMT

Briana Goldstrow, LMT (she/her) brings a lifetime exposure to hands-on healing into her clinical massage practice. Raised in a family of manual therapists, she developed an early understanding of how precise touch can influence pain, movement, and recovery. Today, she integrates Eastern and Western manual therapy approaches to support clients through prenatal care, postpartum recovery, TMJ dysfunction, migraines, GI-related tension patterns, scar tissue work, and complex pain presentations.

Briana frequently helps clients with TMJ & teeth grinding, migraines and chronic headaches, diastasis recti, C-section scar mobility, hip and pelvic pain, tech-neck, chronic stress and burnout, and posture-driven tension patterns.

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At a glance

The essentials

NYS Licensed Massage Therapist • Graduate of Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences • DONA-trained doula • Background in dance and gymnastics informs movement-based assessment and treatment

Hands‑on client care 3 days/week (book ahead)

Midtown West Studio, FiDi Studio

Prenatal/postpartum recovery, TMJ and headache patterns, and chronic tension tied to posture, scar tissue, or nervous-system overload.

Orthopedic assessment with integrative manual techniques. Steady pressure, thoughtful pacing.

A clearer understanding of how your symptoms connect to larger movement or nervous system patterns—plus practical self-care strategies that reinforce the session.

WHY Briana

Precise work.
Clear next steps.

Briana combines prenatal expertise, medical massage training, and movement literacy into structured treatment plans that respect both acute symptoms and long-term function.

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As a DONA-trained doula with advanced prenatal/postpartum experience, Briana supports clients through pregnancy, birth recovery, and early parenthood with clinical clarity — not fragility.

She is also skilled in scar tissue mobilization (C-section, abdominal, orthopedic), diastasis recti support, and pelvic and hip stabilization patterns.

Her work in this area is structured and informed — not spa-style “prenatal relaxation.”

Briana has a particular interest in jaw tension, migraines, GI-related holding patterns, and sleep disruption. She looks at how the diaphragm, ribcage, abdomen, and cranial structures interact — especially when stress is a driver.

Clients who clench, grind, or “hold it in their gut” often respond well to her layered approach.

Briana grew up in a household rooted in osteopathy and shiatsu. Touch, structural alignment, and energetic balance weren’t abstract concepts — they were daily conversation.

That early exposure shaped her sensitivity to subtle tissue changes and whole-body alignment. She naturally blends Eastern and Western manual frameworks rather than separating them.

As a former dancer and gymnast, Briana understands how small imbalances ripple through the body. She works particularly well with posture-driven patterns, joint instability, and overuse strain because she knows firsthand how mechanics influence longevity.

Her sessions often include alignment assessment and corrective cueing — not just tissue work.

Best Fit

Is Briana the right therapist for you?

A great fit if you:

• Prenatal and postpartum clients seeking skilled, supportive bodywork
• TMJ, migraine, and headache patterns
• GI-related abdominal tension and nervous system dysregulation
• Scar tissue mobilization needs
• Clients wanting education and self-massage tools between visits
• Former athletes or movers who appreciate body awareness coaching

Not the best fit if you want:

• A purely spa-style relaxation massage without assessment
• Extremely heavy pressure as the primary goal
• One-off sessions with no interest in understanding contributing patterns

CONDITIONS TREATED

What Briana helps with most often

Tap a condition to learn more—start where it hurts.
You don’t need the perfect label for your pain—start with what you feel. Briana will evaluate what’s driving it.

Browse all pains & conditions

HOW Briana WORKS

How sessions work—and why results hold

Listen + Assess

Brief intake conversation and focused movement checks.

Targeted Treatment

Integrative hands-on work blending Eastern and Western techniques.

Re-check + Next Steps

Reassessment plus clear guidance to help results hold between visits.

Time not styles

You book time (60 or 90 minutes). After evaluation, we choose the right blend—no spa menu.

Support beyond the table

When helpful, Briana can coordinate with your PT/MD/trainer so your plan stays aligned.

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Briana Goldstrow LMT Licensed Massage Therapist at Bodyworks DW NYC

Meet Briana

What shapes Briana's work

Briana’s interest in bodywork began early. With one parent practicing osteopathy and another trained in Shiatsu, she grew up witnessing firsthand how skillful touch could shift pain and restore balance. That early exposure evolved into formal training at the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, where she developed a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and clinical reasoning.

As a former dancer and gymnast, Briana understands how repetitive strain, alignment issues, and nervous system overload can accumulate over time. Her movement background informs her ability to see patterns that extend beyond a single complaint. She works especially well with clients navigating prenatal and postpartum transitions, TMJ dysfunction, chronic headaches, GI-related tension, sleep disruption, and scar tissue restrictions.

In addition to her NYS massage license, Briana is a DONA-trained doula and has specialized training in prenatal massage, infant massage, myofascial release, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, trigger point therapy, and Alexander-based movement awareness. She emphasizes education and body literacy—teaching clients simple self-massage and awareness tools so progress continues outside the treatment room.

Her approach is structured but warm: clinical without being cold, thorough without being overwhelming. The goal is not temporary relief—it’s helping the body reorganize and move toward sustainable balance.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Credentials that  back the work

Relevant clinical training—and what it means for your care.

NYS License # 031308 · Verify

NYS Licensed Massage Therapist

Graduate, Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences

DONA-Trained Doula

Specialized training in prenatal and postpartum support

Advanced Modality Training

Medical massage • Shiatsu • Myofascial release • Reflexology • Lymphatic drainage • Trigger point therapy • Alexander Technique principles

Movement Background

Former dancer and gymnast influencing assessment precision and postural alignment work

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