Observer writes about Dr. Dot Therapy LLC

http://observer.com/2015/09/the-go-to-massage-therapist-for-the-stones-katy-perry-expands-her-empire/

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A massage with Dr. Dot was a two-hour journey of intense release, pressure and pain—in other words, “the strongest deep-tissue bodywork session in the tri-state area” lived up to the claim. Proud to boast that she has “the best hands in the business,” there was little let up when she encountered a stubborn knot of tension in my neck—if anything, it felt like an invitation to go deeper. Not for the faint of heart, it was also a treatment that Dr. Dot, a.k.a. Connecticut-born Dorothy Stein, had honed to perfection over 30 years of massaging some of the most tour-bus-weary names in the music business; from Kanye West to Katy Perry (for the full, mind-boggling list just visit her website). Her first client was Def Leppard but Robert Plant, Mariah Carey, the Stones, and Sting and Trudie have all passed through her healing hands. She even gave the Oasis lads their first massage ever. Based in Berlin in recent years, Dr. Dot decided to move back to the States this summer, prompted by her involvement in Buick’s new Happiness Test Drive campaign—for which she created a unique in-car self massage technique. Motoring giant GM approached her after word spread among that set of people who always seem to know the very best contact for everything, from dentists and cosmetic surgeons to well, rock and roll’s top massage therapist. “There’s no place like home,” she told the Observer, speaking on the phone from her hair salon in Midtown NYC, sounding not unlike another famous Dorothy. And, indeed, the yellow brick road of her career to date does read something like a journey to the land of Oz, though home is Hoboken, N.J. Oasis (Photo: Getty Images). Oasis (Photo: Getty Images). Born to hippie parents in the late 1960s (Dr. Dot is an athletic yet voluptuous 47), “We didn’t have a TV, so in my household music and massage were our entertainment,” she said. “My mom was always like, ‘massage my feet, walk on my back.’ That was my role—I was the little family masseuse.” Dedicated Dead Heads, her parents would also take her to concerts from a young age: “I saw Frank Zappa at age 12. I even went to school the next day in a T-shirt that said ‘Titties and Beer,’ and got sent home,” she recalled. It was Zappa who put the doc in Dorothy; later in life he named her Dr. Dot for her expert skills and the moniker stuck. When Dr. Dot’s parents divorced and stopped funding what was by now a serious rock and roll habit, she had to find her own way into shows. “At first I would just sneak in, but then I decided I wanted to meet the people up on stage. And so I began to barter—backstage passes for massage. That started at age 15 with Def Leppard, and they’re still my clients today.” Ronnie Wood and Mick Jagger (Photo: Michael Hickey/Getty Images). Ronnie Wood and Mick Jagger (Photo: Michael Hickey/Getty Images). If it sounds a little suspect, a 15-year-old girl offering massage to hang backstage with bands, “have you met me?” she demanded, when questioned about whether any “extras” were ever expected. “My clients are usually scared of me, not the other way around. I have an aura that says ‘back off.’ That was never going to happen.” Word spread, and for the first decade of her career she continued to barter, massaging an ever-growing roster of bands in exchange for backstage access. “It was Charlie Watts from the Rolling Stones who told me I had to start charging if I wanted people to take me seriously.” She went on to travel with the Stones on three consecutive tours: “Where I would have worked for the food! They had the best catering in the world.” Dr. Dot has since grown her business considerably, and now manages over 900 “Dot Bots” in over 30 countries globally—Dr. Dot vetted and approved each massage therapist, chiropractor and beauty therapist herself and deploys them via her Blackberry. She continues to receive applications daily, and employs a full-time assistant to screen them. “They have to be certified, in America they have to be licensed, and they have to have at least one year’s experience before we’ll even talk to them.” Once past this initial screening process, they then had to give a demonstration. “If they can’t come to me personally, they have to make it to the nearest Dr. Dot tester. To be a tester, you have to have already massaged me, or got a massage from me.” And sometimes this job fell to her most trusted clients. “Steve Vai and Joe Jackson have both been testers, plus lots of tour managers. They’re looking for a free massage; I’m looking for a tester. It’s a win-win!” Juliette Lewis (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images). Juliette Lewis (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images). Dr. Dot also counts A-list actors Bruce Willis and Juliette Lewis as clients, plus NFL players and corporations including Siemens and GM. Signed as part of a roster of wellness experts tasked with finding solutions for driving stress, Dr. Dot was happy to get involved. “I loved the idea. I thought good for them (Buick), they actually want to help their customers,” she said. “People get so stressed out when they’re driving, and massage is proven to lower blood pressure, as well stimulate the immune system.” Dr. Dot honed her self-taught healing technique—including a scary-sounding but strangely effective “biting” technique—at a medical massage school in Berlin. She moved to the German capital full time after meeting the father of her first child, a German, at a Grateful Dead concert in Hartford, Conn. “He looked like John Lennon…” a lifelong Beatles fan, she added, “my heart really belongs in Liverpool!” Berlin was also where she met Danielle Finkelstein, a former TV producer and now Toronto-based skincare entrepreneur who would launch a line of high-end Dr. Dot massage oils through her Argan Lounge enterprise. Available via a link on Dr. Dot’s homepage from mid-September, they are made in Canada using 80 percent pure, eco certified, fair traded argan oil, and are 100 percent organic and cruelty free. For now, Dr. Dot is happy to be back on home soil—and claimed her inbox was “raining requests” from high-profile clients, all wanting a one-on-one with the most infamous hands in the business. For a personal appointment email drdot@drdot.com. Read more at: http://tr.im/gsW1U

 

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Massage Delivery Service in New York, New York 24/7

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To book me please email bookings@drdot.com and write “Miranda/NewYork/NewYork“ in the subject line 🙂

Hello

I’m Miranda.  I am a licensed Massage Therapist and I graduated from the Swedish Institute College of Sciences in 2009.  For the past four in a half years, I have experience in working at NYC Triathlons, mental patients stabilized with medication, clinics, spas, hotels and Ronald Mcdonald House as well as private clients and chair massage events.

Being a massage therapist is my passion, and I say passion, because you must like what you do as a professional.  It will show in your work as well as to your clients.  The satisfaction, safety and results of giving massages are my concern.  I have always been a person who loves helping others, so being the compassionate person that I am goes into my work as an massage therapist.

There is nothing more satisfying to me than administering therapeutic massage  and receiving the positive feedback from clients.  Massage is a natural healer for pain.  Some of the benefits of massage are but not limited to relaxtion, stress, hypertension, blood circulation, restores healthy tissue, fibromyalgia. scar tissue, frozen shoulder and so much more.  The human body is an amazing machine, and reacts quite well with soft tissue manipulation.

As your massage therapist, I am hear to cater to your every massage need.  Whether you need knots smoothed, to feel relaxed, muscles shorten or lengthened, or medical massage I will do my best to make you feel better..

My modalities include, swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, aromatherapy, trigger point therapy, facial massage, myofacsial release therapy, reflexology, pre-natal massage, lymphatic drainage massage and polarity massage

Chiropractic Delivery Service in Long Island, New York 24/7

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To book me please email bookings@drdot.com and write “Dr. Scott/Long Island/New York“ in the subject line 🙂

Hello, I’m Dr. Scott, Chiropractor from Nassau County, Long Island in New York. I have offices in both Queens and Long Island. Ever since I was a kid, rubbing my dads shoulders after a hard days work, I knew I wanted to make the body feel better. Then, at 8 years old, I felt my first chiropractic adjustment which would then place me on a path which allows hundreds of my patients to be pain free. 

Upon completing my Bachelors degree with a concentration in Animal Anatomy and Physiology from Towson University in Maryland I continued my education at Palmer Chiropractic College in Florida, where I received my Doctorate of Chiropractic. Afterwards, I became certified in Medical Acupuncture to further my knowledge of the natural ways to heal the human body. 

I’ve always had a passion for two things: Holistic healing and music. My experience being a regular gigging bassist for long hours performing on stage has made me experienced in the specific muscles and ligaments which are in constant strain, as well as other ones which are weak due to deactivation. I manipulate and relieve fixations within the spine by a variety of techniques, including Diversified Technique, Activator Methods and Cox Fexion/Distraction. Extremity and spinal soft tissue (muscle and ligament) manipulations are done by utilizing Graston and Active Release Technique. In conditions that include any type of psychological stress I’m currently applying color therapy as well as music therapy with my patients.   

I take pride in my competency and consistent results in the relief of virtually any musculoskeletal pain. You will never play your instrument smoother and feel better on stage than how you will after my treatment. 

 

 

Chiropractic Delivery Service in Long Island, New York 24/7

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To book me please email bookings@drdot.com and write “Dr. Marty/Long Island/New York“ in the subject line 🙂

        Hi, I am Dr. Martin.  Better known as Dr. Marty.  I have been a licensed and registered Doctor of Chiropractic since 1992.  Since that time I have been in private practice on Long Island, NY.  I have always practiced diversified technique, with emphasis on maintaining flexibility through various stretching programs and techniques.  I take pride in patient care and compliance to treatment protocols. 

        I am also a Registered Pharmacist and have been practicing pharmacy since 1982.  I went to Chiropractic school because I wanted to find a more holistic approach to healthcare without the overuse of antibiotics and prescriptive medication that only treats symptoms and never addresses the true cause of a particular ailment.  Further, I presently work with an elite boys under 18 soccer team.  I provide medical care and have implemented a flexibility training program for the team.  Flexibility is extremely important in remaining injury free, whether playing sports, working back-stage, or even performing on stage in concert. With flexibility comes strength and in recognition of this, I design job -specific flexibility programs allowing one to physically perform at his/her full potential.

         In over 20 years of practice I have treated many conditions including neck and back pain, chronic headaches, jaw pain, as well as patients having pain in both the upper and lower extremities.  I have also successfully treated shoulder, wrist, and hand injuries as well as hip, knee, ankle, and foot.  I regularly attend continuing education seminars and remain up-to-date on the latest treatment protocols. I   have had the opportunity to offer preventative care as well as lecture on the use of herbal preparations offering a more holistic approach to treatment and prevention of disease.     

        Finally, I love all kinds of music.  I have studied music and played the drums since I was 6 years old.  I am honored to be a member of Dr. Dot’s chiropractic team.  I look forward to having the opportunity to treat you thereby allowing you to feel better and perform to your fullest potential pain free!!  

 

 

24 hour massage service for greater Manhattan area (NYC)

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  Book me:info@drdot.com and write: “Alissa/NYC in subject line 🙂

Hi my name is Allissa, I was told by my mother at the early age of five that I had great hands when I used to massage her back.

Now years later I am a Licensed massage therapist with a degree from the Swedish Institute. I graduated in 2009 at the age of 18. I am trained in deep tissue, Swedish, hot stone, Reflexology, trigger point, & prenatal. I’m excited to be working with Dr. Dot, our team and showing my talent.

24 hour Chiropractic Service Bufalo, New York

 

 

Book me: info@drdot.com and write: "Brad/Buffalo" in subject line 🙂

 

Dr. Brad is a licensed chiropractor in the state of New York and holds a degree in clinical nutrition. He currently practices in Buffalo, NY where he has lived for the past twelve years. Dr. Brad graduated with his degree in chiropractic from the New York Chiropractic College. While attending NYCC, he was elected President of the Student American Chiropractic Association. He was also named to NYCC's Dean's List for his outstanding academic achievement. Prior to attending NYCC Dr. Brad attended the University at Buffalo where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Professional Studies.

Dr. Brad has also received his Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition from the New York Chiropractic College’s School of Nutrition. He also holds his Certification in Kinesio Taping, a form of athletic taping which was extensively used during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

Dr. Brad provides Chiropractic Treatment with a variety of techniques to suit the needs of the patient. His chiropractic treatment also involves a spinal specific form of applied kinesiology. This allows Dr. Brad’s treatments to be very specific and allows him to find the root of the patient’s problem quickly. In addition, Dr. Brad is an experienced nutritional counselor and uses LED Light Therapy for the treatment of certain chronic pain conditions. These treatments help Dr. Brad achieve his goal of providing each individual a way to achieve a healthy and pain free lifestyle.

A combination of this and his love for music made it an easy choice for Dr. Brad to join the Dr. Dot team of international healthcare providers. It is important to remember to never let yourself become comfortable with pain. No matter your situation, relief is always available. Let the work of Dr. Brad and the rest of Dr. Dot’s healthcare team allow your body to achieve an overall state of health and well being.

24 hour massage service Albany, New York

 

 

Book me: info@drdot.com and write: "Evan/Albany" in subject line 🙂

 

Hi. My name is Evan and I love what I do! The short version: My massage is goal-oriented, yet artful. I believe in very deep work, and I can craft a truly unique and therapeutic experience.

The long version:
I have been massaging professionally since 2008, but in my mind, I have been massaging since childhood. I believe that when I was young, I developed a rudimentary understanding of massage by combining my fascination with anatomy, the desire to help and heal others, and the experience of feeling my dogs' muscles when I pet them! Because of this, I consider myself to have a very intuitive feel for massage.

As I grew up, the bodywork I received laid the foundation of my massage style. Before I ever had a “Swedish” massage, I had pretty much only had deep, often brutal work- chiropractic, real Deep Tissue, and even the full ten-session Rolfing series! Needless to say, the concepts and techniques that were new to me in school were all about the flow of a session, and developing the sensitivity to adapt my style to the individual. In other words, I learned to be more gentle, patient and methodical. However, I can still go as deep as you could ever want!

In line with being a heavily tactile person, I strongly lean toward the tonal and rhythmical aspects of music. Like most people, I enjoy a story! Instead of words, though (which I don't really hear), I like a song that is narrated by the melodies, like an emotional progression of tone. Put that against a richly textured sonic landscape and I'm in heaven. And that's why Frank Zappa is my hero. Mind blown.

I believe my experience with music and how it relates to massage is very interesting. The flow of a massage session is much like a musical composition to me. Some sensations are like a bass-line, while others are like the shimmering accent of the horn section! Properly played, a massage can be an engaging sensory journey just like a good album or a movie!

When you want to relax, feel better, and have an exciting experience of your body, book a massage with me!

24 Hour Massage service Albany, New York

Book me: info@drdot.com and write Kathryn/Albany” in the subject line to reach me quickly

 

My name is Kathryn, I am New York State Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Kripalu Yoga teacher.

I specialize in the Art of Traditional Thai Massage and Deep Tissue work. I have training in Eastern and Western forms of massage, Positional Therapy, Yoga, Trance Dance and Energy work. I am very much a free spirit and a healer by nature.

I live for music of all kinds, and have been singing, playing the guitar and songwriting for almost 10 years now. I love Dr. Dot and everything she stands for, I am so proud to be apart of her team.

I look forward to working with you. 🙂

I am available for tours.

24 hour Massage Service in Manhattan (NYC, NY)

 

Email me at info@drdot.com and write "Melissa/NYC" in the subject line please 🙂

 

 

Licensed Massage Therapist – Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Swedish, Reflexology, & Aromatherapy 


Originally licensed in the state of Florida 13 years ago, Melissa is currently a licensed massage therapist in the state of New York graduating from the Swedish Institute December of 2002. She is a certified member in good standing of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. 


Her accomplishments in the field of massage earned her the recognition of her peers and the chance to service the world’s most discerning clientele; Melissa is the recipient of numerous glowing “Secret Shopper” assessments earned for her work at Guerlain Spa at The Waldorf-Astoria, The Plaza Hotel, Trump International, Trump World, Trump Plaza, The Ritz-Carlton, The St. Regis Hotel, and The New York Palace Hotel, among other of New York City’s most prestigious venues. 


Melissa’s passion for massage emerged after an injury from a car accident left her suffering with migraines, which massage therapy helped her overcome. Prior to that she was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Central Florida where she planned to study music performance. Melissa’s migraines interfered with her ability to study – she played the French horn – but her innate sense of rhythm and serenity eased her transition to a new career in massage therapy where she continues to shine. 


A native of Puerto Rico, Melissa was raised in Orlando, Florida and now calls Brooklyn, New York home. Melissa’s confident welcoming demeanor and easy laugh are among the first things her clients notice – before they even lie on her table, they’re lulled into a state of calm that gently seeps into their stressed-out, overworked bodies and that lasts long after their treatment ends.