Senior Massage Therapist

Thom Paul, LMT

Thom Paul is a medical massage therapist with over two decades of experience, known for his highly adaptable, assessment-driven approach to chronic pain, injury recovery, and prenatal care. Drawing from extensive clinical work, teaching experience, and a lifelong background in movement, he helps clients reduce pain, restore function, and feel more supported in their bodies.

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At a glance

The essentials

Experience

NYS Licensed Massage Therapist • Over two decades in practice • Extensive experience in clinical, prenatal, and therapeutic massage settings

Availability

Hands‑on client care 2 days/week (book ahead)

Best for

Chronic pain, prenatal care, medically complex cases, and clients who benefit from highly experienced, adaptable treatment

Core Style

Assessment-first. Steady, attentive pressure. Highly adaptable, experience-driven treatment.

What you’ll leave with

Less pain, more ease of movement, and a clearer understanding of what your body needs to continue improving between visits

WHY Thom

Precise work.
Clear next steps.

With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Thom brings a calm, steady presence and a depth of clinical understanding that helps clients feel both supported and confident in their care.

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  • Experience you can feel right away

    Decades of hands-on work allow Thom to quickly identify patterns and adjust treatment without overcomplicating the process.

  • Instructor-level understanding

    As an instructor and mentor at the Swedish Institute, Thom brings a depth of anatomical knowledge and hands-on refinement that shows up in both his assessment and technique.

  • Adaptable across populations

    From athletes to prenatal clients to medical and hospice care, his work adjusts to the individual—not the category—meeting the body where it is without forcing a one-size approach.

  • Best Fit

    Is Thom the right therapist for you?

    A great fit if you: 

    • Clients dealing with long-standing or recurring pain
    • Prenatal clients looking for experienced, attentive care
    • Individuals with complex or multi-layered conditions
    • Clients who want a calm, steady session that still produces real change
    • People who value experience and adaptability over intensity or novelty

    Not the best fit if you want: 

    • Clients looking for a highly aggressive, intensity-first style
    • Those who want a fixed, highly choreographed routine every session
    • Spa-only relaxation with no clinical focus or assessment

    CONDITIONS TREATED

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

    HOW Thom 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, Thom can coordinate with your PT/MD/trainer so your plan stays aligned.

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    Meet Thom

    What shapes Thom's work

    Thom Paul brings over two decades of experience to his work as a massage therapist, along with a background that extends well beyond the treatment table. After completing his training at the Swedish Institute, he remained deeply involved in the school as an instructor and mentor—guiding students in hands-on technique, body mechanics, and clinical reasoning.

    His work is shaped not only by years of treating clients, but also by teaching others how to think about the body. That combination shows up in sessions that are both highly informed and quietly efficient—focused on what matters without unnecessary complexity.

    In addition to his clinical background, Thom has over 40 years of experience in martial arts and movement practices, which informs his sense of balance, structure, and how the body generates and absorbs force. This perspective allows him to work effectively across a wide range of clients, from athletes to prenatal clients to those dealing with medical or long-term conditions.

    Clients often describe his work as steady, thoughtful, and highly attuned—sessions that meet the body where it is, while still moving it forward.

    EDUCATION & TRAINING

    Credentials that 
back the work

    Relevant training—and what it means for your care.

    NYS License # 017803 · Verify

    Graduate

    Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences

    20+ years in practice

    Working with a wide range of conditions including chronic pain, injury recovery, and prenatal care

    Instructor & mentor

    Taught and supervised massage therapy students at the Swedish Institute, supporting hands-on skill development, body mechanics, and clinical reasoning

    Background in movement disciplines

    40+ years of martial arts experience informing body mechanics, efficiency, and hands-on work

    Advanced training (Highlights)

    Medical massage • Prenatal massage • Sports massage • Myofascial and movement-informed treatment approaches

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    $230

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    Reviews

    What Clients Notice

      I came in for a strain in my ankle. Thom was incredibly welcoming, insightful, and gentle. The work he did was helpful and deep enough without causing pain. I’ll definitely be back. I highly recommend him.

      Alexandra V.

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