Robin Harris Rickard was extensively trained at the internationally renowned Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences in New York. She has been a licensed Massage Therapist in New York State for over 30 years. In 1990, for nearly a decade, Robin lived and worked between Tokyo and Shanghai where she studied with many masters including: Mas Oyama and Shihan Yuzo Goda of Kyokushinkai Karate earning her second degree black belt, Edward Obaidey, OMD of the Edward Acupuncture Clinic and Rajay Mahtani of Tokyo Yoga Circle.Robin was also a student at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a colleague of The Tokyo Childbirth Education Association with Elena Karplus.
After returning to the United States, Robin continued her training in birth work and became a doula (certified birth assistant) after studying with Penny Simkin of DONA (Doulas of North America). Working with labor and delivery nurses of The Buffalo Children’s Hospital, Robin gave workshops to expectant parents and seminars for healthcare professionals concerning the benefits of massage during pregnancy, labor and delivery. Upon moving to New York City in 1997 she again began her Massage Therapy practice and became an ISHTA Yoga teacher, and trained as a Theta Healing practitioner with Eric Brumett .
Currently, between her Northwest New Jersey and Midtown West New York City offices she continues to develop her skills and knowledge. Robin works collaboratively with professional dancers, physical therapists, applied kinesiologists and chiropractors. The breadth of her intuition and understanding make Robin’s unique brand of bodywork something well worth experiencing. Massage colleagues and a host of other health related professionals seek out her expertise. Those individuals who are simply interested in wellness and feeling revitalized would also greatly benefit from this kind of work.
We offer a range of massage therapy services, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and more. Robin will create a customized massage session that best addresses your wellness concerns and goals.
Our team of licensed and certified massage therapists is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to our clients. We are committed to ongoing education and staying up-to-date with the latest techniques and trends in massage therapy.