Therapeutic Massage — Midtown Manhattan
Upper Body Massage —Head, Neck & Shoulders
A focused therapeutic massage targeting the areas most affected by modern life — the head, neck, shoulders, and upper back. Precise, effective relief for desk tension, Tech Neck, and stress-related tightness.
Targeted Relief Where You Need It Most
For most people who work in Midtown Manhattan, tension accumulates in the same places every day — the neck, the shoulders, the upper back, and the base of the skull. Hours at a desk, looking at screens, carrying stress in the body: these patterns create chronic tightness that a general full-body massage often can't fully address.
The Upper Body Massage at Jirat Thai Wellness is designed specifically for this. In a focused 60-minute session, I work through the head, neck, shoulders, and upper back with targeted therapeutic techniques — releasing the layers of tension that build up over time and restoring ease of movement.
Sessions take place at 18 West 33rd Street, Floor 2 Room 3 — a private, quiet studio in Midtown Manhattan, steps from Penn Station and the Empire State Building. Available daily 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Duration & Pricing
What This Treatment May Support
Relief from neck and shoulder tension caused by desk work and screen time
Reduced frequency and intensity of tension headaches
Improved range of motion in the neck and upper back
Release of tightness at the base of the skull and trapezius muscles
A sense of lightness and ease in the upper body after each session
Reduced stress held in the jaw, face, and scalp
What to Expect During Your Session
This is a focused 60-minute treatment. You will be comfortably positioned on a professional treatment table in a private studio. The session concentrates entirely on the head, neck, shoulders, and upper back — areas that benefit most from sustained, targeted attention.
Your session begins with a brief consultation to understand your specific areas of tension, any relevant health considerations, and your pressure preferences. Technique and depth are adjusted throughout based on your feedback.
The treatment uses a combination of therapeutic massage, targeted acupressure, and gentle mobilization of the neck and shoulder joints. Many clients notice a significant reduction in tightness and an improved sense of calm within the first session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this treatment good for Tech Neck?
Yes. Tech Neck — the pattern of forward head posture and upper back tension caused by prolonged screen use — is one of the primary conditions this treatment addresses. The session focuses on the muscles most affected: the neck extensors, trapezius, levator scapulae, and suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull.
Can this help with tension headaches?
Many clients find that targeted work on the neck, shoulders, and base of the skull reduces the frequency and intensity of tension headaches. This treatment is not a medical intervention, but therapeutic massage of the upper body is widely recognized as supportive for stress-related and tension-type headaches.
Is this treatment only 60 minutes?
Yes — this is a focused 60-minute session designed to give the upper body the sustained, concentrated attention it needs. A shorter session would not allow adequate time to work through all the key areas effectively.
Where is Jirat Thai Wellness located?
The studio is at 18 West 33rd Street, Floor 2 Room 3, 18 W 33rd St Floor 2 Room 3, New York, NY 10001 — in Midtown Manhattan, a short walk from Penn Station and the Empire State Building. Open daily 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Who performs this treatment?
Every session is performed personally by Jirat — with 19 years of massage experience, authentic Thai training, and recognition as a finalist at the Hawaii Massage Championship 2025. All sessions are one-on-one and fully private.
Book Your Upper Body Massage in Midtown Manhattan
Available daily 10:00 AM–10:00 PM at 18 West 33rd Street, Floor 2 Room 3. Book online or check availability.