Everything You Need to Know
Before Your First Session
Whether you're living with chronic back pain, recovering from a sports injury, or you've never heard of SCENAR therapy — the answers below will help you understand exactly how Dmitriy Kovarskiy, LMT can help you recover.
Do You Treat What I'm Dealing With?
Dmitriy Kovarskiy, LMT has 30+ years of clinical experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions across Manhattan. Find your condition below.
Q. Do you treat sciatica and lower back pain?
Yes. Sciatica is one of the most common conditions treated at this practice. Through deep tissue massage, trigger point release, neural manipulation, and therapeutic stretching, sessions target the root compression point — not just the radiating pain. Most clients experience meaningful relief within 3–5 sessions.
Q. Can you help with neck pain, stiffness, and tension headaches?
Absolutely. Chronic neck stiffness, tension headaches, and upper trapezius pain respond exceptionally well to medical massage therapy. If your pain is screen-related or posture-driven, Dmitriy will also prescribe corrective exercises between sessions to prevent recurrence.
Q. Do you treat shoulder pain and frozen shoulder?
Yes. Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), rotator cuff injuries, and chronic shoulder impingement are routinely treated. Sessions combine myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and neural manipulation to progressively restore your range of motion and eliminate referred pain.
Q. Can you help after surgery or a traumatic injury?
Yes. Post-surgical and post-traumatic soft tissue rehabilitation is a clinical specialty here. Medical massage therapy accelerates tissue healing, reduces scar adhesion, and restores functional movement. A phone consultation is required first to confirm your surgical clearance and recovery timeline.
Q. Do you treat sports injuries?
Yes. From acute sprains and muscle tears to chronic overuse injuries, medical massage therapy addresses both recovery and athletic performance. Dmitriy has worked with competitive athletes and fitness professionals across Manhattan, including clients referred directly by physicians and chiropractors.
Q. Can you help with numbness and tingling in the arms or legs?
Yes. Peripheral numbness and tingling are often caused by nerve compression or circulatory restriction. Dmitriy uses neural manipulation and targeted deep tissue work to decompress affected nerve pathways. SCENAR therapy can also dramatically accelerate nerve recovery and restore sensation.
Q. Do you treat knee pain and joint issues?
Yes. Knee pain, tendonitis, bursitis, and ligament strain all respond well to targeted soft tissue therapy. Visceral manipulation and PEMF therapy are often combined to reduce inflammation and improve cellular recovery at the joint level.
Q. Can you help with stress-related muscle tension?
Yes. Many Manhattan professionals carry chronic stress as physical holding patterns — tight hips, locked shoulders, a compressed thoracic spine. Medical massage therapy works at the neuromuscular level to break these patterns and reset your nervous system's baseline tension so you can function and sleep better.
Q. Do you treat digestive or internal complaints?
Visceral manipulation — gentle manual therapy applied directly to the internal organs — can address chronic digestive discomfort, constipation, and organ mobility issues. This is an advanced modality and results vary by individual. A phone consultation is required before scheduling.
Q. What other conditions do you treat?
Additional conditions regularly addressed include: carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries, fibromyalgia, poor circulation, anxiety-driven muscle tension, and post-flight stiffness for hotel travelers in Midtown Manhattan. If your condition isn't listed, call — Dmitriy will be direct about whether he can help.
What Are These Treatments — And How Do They Work?
Every modality used in this practice has a specific clinical purpose. Nothing is added for novelty — each technique is chosen because it produces results your body can measure.
Q What is Medical Massage Therapy?
Medical massage therapy is clinical, outcome-focused treatment. Every session begins with an assessment of your condition. Treatment involves deep tissue massage, trigger point release, myofascial therapy, and postural correction, all tailored specifically to what your body needs that day. The protocol is adjusted in real time based on how your tissues respond.
Read MoreQ What is SCENAR Therapy?
SCENAR (Self-Controlled Electro Neuro-Adaptive Regulator) is a bio-feedback electrotherapy device developed in Russia and now used by specialists in over 36 countries. It generates micro-current impulses that stimulate your nervous system's own healing response — prompting the body to release neuropeptides and accelerate tissue repair from within. Dmitriy Kovarskiy, LMT is certified in SCENAR therapy by Yuri Mashikhin and Dr. Josef Semikatov. It is particularly effective for nerve pain, numbness, bone fractures, ligament injuries, scar tissue reduction, and post-surgical recovery. External electrodes allow effective use even through a cast or bandages.
Read MoreQ What is Biomagnetic Pair Therapy (BPT)?
Biomagnetic Pair Therapy was developed by physician and scientist Dr. Isaac Goiz Durán in 1988. A specialist scans over 300 biomagnetic points across the body, then places pairs of magnets at specific locations to restore the body's bioelectrical and pH balance. BPT disrupts the environments where disease-causing microorganisms thrive. Dmitriy trained directly with Dr. David Goiz. It is commonly used for inflammatory conditions, autoimmune concerns, chronic infections, digestive dysfunction, and hormonal imbalance.
Read MoreQ What is PEMF Therapy?
PEMF (Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field) therapy works at the cellular level. Healthy cells are designed to conduct and store electro-magnetic charge — illness, injury, and aging all degrade this capacity. The PEMF8000 Pro device used at this practice delivers pulsed magnetic fields that recharge your cells, increase oxygen and nutrient absorption by up to 80% in a single session, and break up lymphatic stagnation. It is effective for arthritis, tendonitis, nerve pain, migraines, poor circulation, fibromyalgia, insomnia, and anxiety. Due to the size of the device, PEMF therapy is available at the Upper West Side office location only and may be priced separately.
Read MoreQ What is Visceral & Neural Manipulation?
Visceral manipulation is gentle manual therapy applied to the internal organs to restore their natural mobility and function. Neural manipulation addresses the connective tissue surrounding peripheral nerves to decompress and restore nerve glide. Both modalities were developed by French osteopath Dr. Jean-Pierre Barral, with whom Dmitriy has trained directly. These are subtle but powerful techniques — especially effective when standard massage has not produced lasting results.
Read MoreQ What are Therapeutic Exercises and Stretches?
At the end of every session, Dmitriy prescribes individualized exercises and stretches as homework. This is not generic advice — it is a customized protocol based on your specific condition and what was discovered during your session. Clients who commit to their homework between sessions consistently achieve faster and more lasting results. This is what separates a clinical practice from a standard massage appointment.
Your Practical Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know before calling to schedule your first session with Dmitriy Kovarskiy, LMT.
Q Where is the office located?
The office is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. House calls are available throughout Manhattan — ideal for hotel travelers in Midtown and residents of the Upper East Side or Upper West Side who prefer treatment at home or in their hotel.
118 W 72nd Street, Inside W72 WellnessNew York, NY 10023
Q How do I book an appointment?
All appointments are booked by phone only — no online booking. Dmitriy personally takes every call to understand your condition, assess whether his approach is the right fit, and schedule accordingly. Available daily 9am–9pm, except Saturdays.
Q How many sessions will I need?
Chronic conditions typically require multiple sessions. One session can provide significant relief, but lasting structural change takes time. During your initial phone consultation, Dmitriy will set realistic expectations based on your specific history. He will never oversell you on sessions you don't need.
Q What payment methods do you accept?
Payment is accepted via cash, Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal. Insurance is not accepted. Gift certificates are available digitally and make an excellent gift for someone managing chronic pain or recovering from an injury.
Q Do you accept new clients?
Yes, with a brief phone screening first. Dmitriy works with a selective client base to ensure every individual receives the focused attention their recovery deserves. The call also helps him prepare the most effective session plan before you arrive.
Q What if I've already tried other treatments?
Many clients come specifically after physical therapy, chiropractic care, or standard massage has not provided lasting relief. Dmitriy's advanced clinical training, multi-modality approach, and 30+ years of experience make this practice particularly effective for complex, chronic, or treatment-resistant cases.
Q Is this right for me if I've never had medical massage before?
Absolutely. Whether you're a first-time client or someone who has tried numerous therapists without results, the process starts the same way — a phone conversation. Dmitriy will listen to your history, explain what he believes is happening in your body, and give you an honest assessment of what treatment can realistically achieve. There is no obligation to book until you feel confident this is the right fit.
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