TESTIMONIALS
“I have taken yoga privately with Marcus for almost five years. During that time, the high quality of his teaching has never wavered. His sessions always feel customized and inspired, never rote or routine. When I had a serious foot surgery requiring a long recovery time--quite an obstacle to the practice of yoga--he found a way to work around it, and eventually, to strengthen the foot and leg. Not only is he a first-rate teacher, but a warm, reliable and delightful person and a welcome presence in my home every week. As my dog will attest (if she could), he is also quite generous with the doggie massages!”
—LISA HENRICKSSON
“It is very important to me that I surround myself with the best. This is something I teach my clients and the people I teach seminars to. I have had a lot of body work over the years. I am pleased to say I have been working with an excellent massage therapist in NYC: Marcus Berardino. Marcus is very educated about the body and helped me with some lower back pain I was dealing with. When he works on me I can feel that he is present and that he goes the extra mile. I highly recommend him.”
—MICHELLE COLT, OWNER OF ACTING SUCCESS NOW AND THE INSIDE GAME
“When I was referred to Marcus almost 3 years ago, I was in a constant state of pain and emotional suffering and work stress. Having a severe and debilitating case of psoriatic arthritis, I couldn’t hold my infant son or be present with my daughter. I had given up on all of the medications and doctors. I had always refused to do yoga because of the extreme pain it caused me as well as my emotional frustration with holding positions and feeling “judged” in group settings. Marcus’ approach to teaching yoga incorporating total well-being with spirituality, had such a profound effect on me that I am not only feeling incredibly better but he opened my eyes to another way of being, which continues to this day. I am forever grateful for having met him.”
—DANIEL D.
“I have known and worked with Marcus for many years both for yoga and massage. Marcus's innate intuition and sensitive touch is remarkable. This is not just massage. Marcus actually repairs the stagnation and inner stickiness in the body. Delving deep, Marcus has repaired my alignment and my back many a time. If there was a scale I would give Marcus 100% over and over again.”
—IVY CREWDSON
“I’ve been seeing Marcus for several years for massage now and absolutely adore every second of it. I send patients his way, I send friends and family his way... basically anyone who wants/needs a massage, I immediately give them Marcus’s info. He’s just so good! I see him for injuries, aches and pains as well as just being too damn stressed and needing a reset. I trust him with pretty much anything gone awry in the body. I can’t wait to see him again.”
—LAUREN HAYTHE LAC, LMT
“We have been fortunate to know Marcus for the last 10 years as a friend and as a massage therapist. Marcus is an extraordinary massage therapist. He is sensitive, respectful and extremely skilled and through massage has given us much needed support for healing. He intuitively knows what we need and at the end of the session we always feel much better and more relaxed. Marcus is our healing partner and we have complete confidence in his abilities as well as his approach to what our bodies need to heal.”
—RONA & RALPH AFFOUMADO
“Working with Marcus weekly at my former workplace changed my life. Before seeing Marcus, I lived with aches and pains from computer overuse and hours of sitting. But his strength and his attention to detail restored my body. He got out all of the knots, helped me get back my range of motion, and was just a pleasure to spend time with. Marcus is a true healer. I feel transformed -- physically and emotionally— after every visit.”
—LORI LEIBOVICH
“I’ve worked with Marcus for many years for massage treatments and more recently joining his weekly meditation and easeful yoga sessions. In all these areas he is extremely knowledgeable, creative and always totally present and engaged with his clients. As a licensed massage therapist Marcus has helped me resolve several painful shoulder injuries with his masterful massage techniques as well as educating me about the specific tendons and muscles involved in the injury and suggesting strengthening exercises to do at home. On a scale of 1 to 10 he is definitely a 10 plus many times over!”
—NENE HUMPHREY
“Marcus has been a lifesaver on many occasions. I have a recurring hip issue that flares up from time to time and always, always I recover after massage treatments with Marcus. His attention to detail, deep understanding of anatomy and his ability to really tune into what I am feeling makes him the most talented masseuse I have ever worked with! I have also had the pleasure to take his yoga classes in person and they are so wonderful and restorative.”
—SYLVIA WEHRLE
“When a close friend of mine gifted me sessions with Marcus, little did I know how profound an impact this would have on my overall well-being. Like many, I often struggle with anxiety, stress, and simply managing the “work-life” balance. Working with Marcus has been the perfect remedy for these challenges. During our weekly meditation and yoga sessions, Marcus addresses both the mind and body in a truly genuine and compassionate manner. The breadth and variety of his knowledge keeps each session feeling new, and he is a true professional in every sense of the word.”
—MATT D.
“I have known Marcus for more than 15 years and have been fortunate enough to have him as a massage therapist and as a yoga instructor. As a massage therapist, Marcus is experienced, intuitive, attentive and kind. He worked onsite at my work place, and going to my weekly massage was a little oasis and haven for me—and the highlight of my week! He always asked what was going on with my body and mind and actually listened to the answer and modified the massage as needed. I’ve also taken his yoga classes for more than five years and I thoroughly enjoyed the calm, welcoming, do-what-you-are-comfortable-doing approach that he espouses. What I really appreciate is that he starts with the breath and an intention before all. To me, that’s really important. He explains all postures and allows for all levels by offering variations and suggestions. His sense of humor and play keep us smiling, too. I have also taken his meditation classes and have enjoyed the respect, insight, music or sound he brings to those sessions. Not everyone can lead an effective meditation, but Marcus really cares and you can feel that—even through Zoom! He is a generous soul and I value him as an instructor, a therapist and a friend.”
—CINDY MURPHY
“After my back “went out” I could barely walk for 3 days. Once I could hobble over to Marcus’s massage studio, we talked over my injuries and possible causes and he got to work. After the second session, I left walking upright, for the first time in a week. Marcus’s vigorous massages are great but I also appreciated his ability to engage in problem-solving to figure out what was causing my particular body so much grief. Now that my back is out of the danger zone, his massages help me to maintain a healthy relaxed body with proper alignment, so the injury does not occur again.”
—DANIEL WIENER
“It’s always such a wonderful treat to go to Marcus for bodywork. As an LMT and yoga instructor I am very particular about who I go to, and now that I have found Marcus I don’t go to anyone else!”
—CHRISTINA HATGIS
“Marcus’ massages are the best massages I’ve ever had. They are deep and relaxing at the same time. No matter how stressed my work week is, I feel like a new person when I walk out the door after seeing him. I highly recommend booking a session with Marcus!”
—DAN WAKEFORD
“For several years now I have seen Marcus for massages to support my overall health because his work is relaxing, revitalizing and therapeutic. I also so appreciate that he adjusts his approach to treat what is present in my body… he relieves pain and helps me understand how to avoid pain. Marcus is a healer.”
—MICHELLE P
“Marcus is the “man with a thousand hands”! He is truly gifted!”