Senior Massage Therapist

Jovaughn McNeal, LMT

Jovaughn McNeal is a sports and medical massage therapist who focuses on injury recovery, performance support, and functional movement. With a background in athletics and kinesiology, he combines clinical precision with an intuitive, adaptive approach—helping clients reduce pain, recover faster, and move with more confidence.

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At a glance

The essentials

NYS Licensed Massage Therapist • 5+ years in practice • Background in kinesiology, sports performance, and injury recovery

Hands‑on client care 4 days/week (book ahead)

FiDi Studio, Midtown West Studio

Athletic recovery, stress-driven tension, and orthopedic conditions

Clinical approach with a mix of sports massage, myofascial release, trigger point, and stretching.

A clearer sense of what your body needs, what changed during the session, and simple next steps to support recovery between visits

WHY Jovaughn

Precise work.
Clear next steps.

Jovaughn combines hands-on experience with athletic training and kinesiology knowledge, helping clients not just feel better—but understand how to stay better.

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Jovaughn looks at how your body is (or isn’t) working under activity—whether that’s workouts, long days on your feet, or daily stress—and treats with that in mind.

His own background in basketball and training shows up in the work: targeted, efficient, and focused on helping your body recover without losing momentum.

Sessions are designed to do two things at once—address the issue and help your system downshift—so you leave not just looser, but more coordinated and grounded.

Jovaughn’s advanced training includes orthopedic massage, sports massage, and manual lymphatic drainage, combined with a movement-focused approach shaped by his background in athletics and performance training.

Best Fit

Is Jovaughn the right therapist for you?

A great fit if you:

• Athletes looking to recover faster and stay consistent in training
• Stress-heavy professionals holding tension in the body
• Clients dealing with low back pain, sciatica, or chronic tightness
• People who want both effective treatment and a session that still feels grounding
• Clients open to a blended, adaptable approach rather than a fixed routine

Not the best fit if you want:

• Clients looking for a strictly spa-style, passive relaxation-only session
• Those who want a fixed, unchanging routine every visit

CONDITIONS TREATED

What Jovaughn 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. Jovaughn will evaluate what’s driving it.

Browse all pains & conditions

HOW Jovaughn WORKS

How sessions work—and why results hold

Listen + Assess

Focused intake and movement checks to clarify what’s primary vs. compensatory.

Targeted treatment

A blended, technique-driven session tailored in real time.

Re‑check + next steps

We re‑test what matters, then you leave with a simple plan and 1–3 next steps 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, Jovaughn can coordinate with your PT/MD/trainer so your plan stays aligned.

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Meet Jovaughn

What shapes Jovaughn's work

Jovaughn McNeal’s path into bodywork was shaped by years of athletics and firsthand experience with injury. Growing up in the Bronx and playing basketball, he developed an early understanding of how performance and recovery go hand in hand—and how frustrating it can be when the body doesn’t cooperate.

That curiosity led him to study massage therapy at Pacific College of Health and Science, where he began building a clinical foundation in orthopedic and sports-based treatment. Over the past five years, he has worked with a wide range of clients—from athletes managing performance demands to individuals dealing with chronic tension and stress-related pain.

His sessions reflect both sides of that experience: structured enough to address real issues, but flexible and intuitive enough to meet the body where it is that day. Clients often appreciate that his work feels purposeful without being rigid—effective, but still allowing the nervous system to settle.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Credentials that  back the work

Relevant training—and what it means for your care.

NYS License # 032594 · Verify

Graduate

Pacific College of Health and Science (2019)

Advanced training (Highlights)

Orthopedic massage • Sports massage • Manual lymphatic drainage

Background in movement & athletics

Basketball and fitness training informing a practical understanding of recovery and performance

Pricing & wellness wallets

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60 minutes

$160

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90 minutes

$230

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