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It's All About You

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More than simply making you feel good, a massage has an impressive range of therapeutic effects. It can induce relaxation, help you rest better and can enable you to move more easily.
Massage strokes, stroke patterns, rhythm, depth, timing, purpose and intent are what differentiate the various massage modalities. For easy relaxation, we might recommend a Swedish massage, for chronic pain, a sports/deep/trigger point massage, In addition, the pressure applied can be light, medium, firm or extra firm depending on your preference, body tolerance and medical condition.
At ReNu-U, we do not subscribe to a pre-developed or created massage. Our services are "All About You". The attending massage therapist will consider your current and past medical condition and recommend the appropriate massage technique. Therapists may administer different treatments, but only the techniques they are educated, licensed and certified to practice.

 

Emerge Transformed

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"Taking care of yourself is not an indulgence or a luxury but a necessity. The more time and effort you put into caring for yourself, the more you slow the aging process and the better you will be for yourself and to others as well as, gaining an ability to handle stressful situations better and heal faster and stronger in the event of an illness or accident. A therapeutic massage can give you an advantage to getting you through a stressful day and offers a myriad of health benefits (see massage benefits section)."

Gail C. Balas, LMT  Director

Meet The Director

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Gail Balas, LMT       
Massage Therapist, Educator, Consultant
New York State Licensed and Registered since 1989
A NYS licensed massage therapist since 1989 with expertise in massage therapy including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, medical massage, reflexology, Shiatsu and LaStone®  Therapy. Advanced credentials encompass sport performance massage, peri and post-natal pregnancy care, lymph drainage and visceral manipulation, as well as, a certified fitness instructor.
Ms. Balas has been honored for her outstanding contributions promoting health/wellness and fitness by the Lauder Family for the Breast Cancer Foundation, New York Road Runner’s Association/Team for Kids, Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports of NJ, American Massage Therapy Association Sports Massage Education Council, National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Heart Association.  A member of the American Massage Therapy Association, New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists, American Pregnancy Association, The Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, Ms. Balas serves on the Advisory Board for the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.  She teaches massage therapists new modalities and services, improved massage techniques and professional skills and has written articles that have appeared in print championing the benefits of massage.
An advocate of preventive care and healthy choices, Ms. Balas has worked in gyms, spas, chiropractic and at athletic events, including the Olympic trials. A native of the Upper Eastside she grew up loving park life and the great outdoors. In her spare time is found kayaking, hiking, rock scrambling, horseback riding, blading, biking and white water rafting. She encourages all to exercise regularly and play a sport; “it’s the true secret to the fountain of youth”.
Ms. Balas has been selected by Fortune 500 companies for special promotional events and has used massage as a vehicle to promote wellness and personal care.  She’s been billed as the “massage therapist to the stars” and has appeared with the widely publicized Estee Lauder’s Spa Dream Team, serving the Oscar® nominees.

Ms. Balas started in business management rising from secretary to vice president; working for Cornell University Medical College - New York Hospital , Bendix International, Coopers & Lybrand and MMC Public Relations before becoming a massage therapist.  Ms. Balas opened her massage practice, ReNu-U Massage Therapy, in 2004 and continues to teach and consult for various companies.

 
 
 

The Staff

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Cheryl Rosen, RN, LMT, LEs

Cheryl Rosen is a NYS Licensed Esthetician, graduate of Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics. She continues to advance her education at the International Dermal Institute and receives ongoing training in aromatherapy holistic facials, as well. She is a member of Associated Skin Care Professionals and Associated Body Work and Massage Professionals. Cheryl also holds NYS licenses as a registered nurse and massage therapist. She has been working in the Spa Industry for 17 years.
Cheryl’s sincere and natural approach towards skin care is reflected in her caring and intuitive hands. She balances her work life in Manhattan with her weekend life in Sharon Springs NY, an historic mineral springs town renovating her century-old home with her husband Craig and Chihuahua Phoebe.
All ReNu-U massage therapists are New York State licensed and registered, experienced and educated in the fundamental massage techniques i.e., Swedish, Oriental (usually Shiatsu) and Medical massage. In addition, our staff has continued it's education earning advance certification in other modalities.