meet your therapist:

Jae Friedman, LMT

“I have a core belief that
bodywork is for everyone:
everyone deserves relief from
the many stresses and tensions
of life that we can carry in our bodies

After years of working in vegetable farming, I had some very positive experiences with self-myofascial massage techniques.

This led me to pursue education in massage therapy at SUNY Morrisville. I am so grateful for my professors and mentors in Central New York and beyond, and for learning bodywork practices as a new way to care for my communities."

assistant therapist:
Blue

Blue sometimes joins Jae at work if clients want him around. He is a total inspiration for finding your chill.

Blue is Jae’s Emotional Support Animal and also a Pet Therapy Volunteer with Pet Partners CNY.

Don’t want Blue around? There is a place on your intake form to note that.

Qualifications:

NY Licensed Massage Therapist
MA Licensed Massage Therapist
A.A.S. in Massage Therapy
Certified Sarga Bodywork Practitioner
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Roll Model Method Practitioner

License #033418
“The practice of the profession of massage therapy is defined as engaging in applying a scientific system of activity to the muscular structure of the human body by means of stroking, kneading, tapping and vibrating with the hands or vibrators for the purpose of improving muscle tone and circulation.”
Definition of Massage Therapy from New York Office of Professions
Massage Therapy License No. 18213-MT-MT
In New York State requirements for massage licensure, I have completed 1000 hours of education at SUNY Morrisvile, including:
- Coursework in: anatomy, physiology, neurology, myology, pathology, hygiene, first aid, CPR, infection control procedures
- Study of theory, technique, and practice from both Eastern and Western perspectives
- 150 hours of supervised clinic practice
As a Certified Sarga Bodywork Practitioner® Jae has been trained and certified in the safe and effective application of Sarga Bodywork's proprietary barefoot myofascial massage methodology and is qualified to provide this method as a professional service. Practitioner utilizes a length of fabric fastened to a massage table to aid in delivering therapeutic myofascial and deep tissue techniques with my bare feet. This length of fabric is used for stability and to add tensional and gravitational force to manual therapy methods which aim to facilitate deep relaxation and less restriction in recipients’ bodies.
Myofascial bodywork focuses on fascia, which can be visualized as white fibrous tissue encapsulating red muscle tissue. Fascia is a connective tissue that plays a crucial role in the body's structure and function. It is also highly innervated, meaning it has a direct influence on the nervous system.
By utilizing techniques that specifically target fascia, our goal is to have a significant impact on the nervous system. This approach can be particularly effective in stimulating a parasympathetic response, which is the rest-and-digest state of the body that facilitates a deep sense of relaxation and wellbeing.
American College of Exercise (ACE) certification enables Jae to work with clients on movement practices.
Trained in effective, accessible self-myofascial massage practices based on the work of Jill Miller.
Training taught by Nancy Bellantoni and Kate Hamm
TRAININGS:
Sarga 101 (Lisa DiGirolamo, 2024)
Evidence-Informed Clinical Cupping Levels 1-4 (Cupping Canada, 2023)
BodyReading 101 and 102 (Tom Myers of Anatomy Trains, 2023)
CLASSES:
Beyond Body Positivity: Adding Fatness to your Intersectional Praxis (Intersect Northwest, Sirius Bonner, 2024)
The Nerve Tour (Gil Hedley, 2024)
Intro to Trauma Informed Communication for Massage Therapists (Kiera Nagle of MaMassage, 2024)
Modifications for Trans and Gender Diverse Communities (Nasrene Kordani, 2023)
IN PROCESS:
Neuromuscular Cupping Therapy
Rolling Along the Anatomy Trains

working to provide bodywork that is:

affirming

I will meet every client where they are at, with respect and validation.
You know your self, body, and experiences better than anyone else.
accessible

I work to make massage therapy physically, emotionally, and mentally accessible to people with diverse bodies and experiences.
body-neutral

Aligning with body liberation practices, your body will be respected and viewed with no judgement or comparisons.
I practice care, wonder, and gratitude for all bodies.
client-centered

The focus during your sessions is you. We will prioritize your needs, comfort, and safety. I will tailor our sessions to you and your body, and will practice continuous informed consent.
trauma informed

I will continue to learn best practices for trauma-informed care.
I structure all sessions around client agency and safety to make bodywork accessible for people with trauma experience and mental health conditions.