Movement is Medicine

Movement efficiency should be the foundation of any exercise program. I work with athletes and every day people who want to improve their movement, while enhancing their performance and mitigating injuries, or just simply live a pain-free life. I emphasize the optimization of movement capabilities to ensure your performance for your sport or daily activities doesn’t exceed your movement capabilities. This is the primary cause of injury and can often be prevented with proper screening and training. I love helping people reach their fitness goals and potential by facilitating them with the tools to build a healthy and well-functioning body.

I invite you to experience the transformative synergy of expert touch and movement. My tailored sessions offer holistic solutions, promoting wellness, mobility, and rejuvenation. Discover the power of personalized care for your body's optimal health and vitality.

MOVEMENT COACHING

Your goals and needs are combined in a custom program. We start with a Functional Range Assessment® and use those findings to plan your workouts. Results are measured and tracked for success.

We work on improving:

Strength
Speed
Endurance
Cardio
Balance
Flexibility
Joint and muscle pain
Injuries

SESSION SERVICES

Recover faster, relieve pain and injury, or get some needed relaxation. Compliment your workout or book a massage as a stand alone service.

Massages can be full body or for specific areas. I use techniques from Trigger Point Pressure Release, Shiatsu, and Swedish massage.

MEET SHAKA SANON

Licensed Massage Therapist | Certified Movement Specialist

Shaka specializes in massage, movement therapy and corrective exercises, supported by pressure point massage. He has utilized his education and experience to achieve a pain free life for himself and his clients. He works with an array of people including professional athletes, executives, adolescents, geriatric, and special needs. The positive results he sees in his client’s pain reduction and movement capabilities, drives his passion to help others.

He believes in the joint practices of western and eastern sciences to treat the body, as the more lenses one can observe the body, the better one can understand it.

Prior to founding Medicinal Fitness, Shaka was one of NYC’s most sought after personal trainers and health and wellness coaches. Shaka was also the Fitness Manager at Equinox where he hired, managed and trained other personal trainers.

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