About EM | Massage Therapist - NYC

Skilled Hands | Offering Targeted Relief • Through Professional Therapeutic Care

Hi, I’m Erskine Melville aka E or EM

I am an integrative licensed massage therapist with over 20 years of experience helping clients manage stress and restore their mind-body balance through massage therapy. My private practice is located Union Square East, NYC.

What makes my work unique is that I am a legally blind licensed massage theapist who rely on my visceral senses rather than on sight. I believe because of those highten sensory awareness, clients often refer to me as intuitive or a healing. The truth is massage therapy simply a part of who I am, as natural to me like breathing.

My Journey

I discovered massage therapy early in life, drawn to its power to heal, calm, and restore. Over time, I integrated my own experiences, and being visually impaired sharpened my sensitivity: I listen to sensations, respond to energy, and trust instinct. This visceral awareness, combined with formal training, shapes every session.

My Philosophy

Wellness isn’t just about easing tension — it’s about reconnecting mind-body balance. My approach is integrative: I weave deep tissue techniques with intuitive insight to help you release stress, recover from injury, and uncover the root of discomfort through TOUCH THERAPY.

What You Can Expect

• Relief from chronic or acute pain, muscle tension, and scar tissue
• Support for prenatal and postnatal bodies
• Recovery and maintenance for athletes
• A deeply restorative, mind-body experience built on trust and presence

My Credentials

• Licensed Massage Therapist — 20+ years (New York)
• Member, American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
• Specialized training in deep tissue, prenatal, sports recovery, and touch therapy

My Values & Vision

I believe in the power of touch as a pathway to transformation. My vision is for EM Wellness Massage to be a sanctuary: a place where you can come not just to “get a massage,” but to be heard, to heal, and to grow.

Let’s Connect

I’m here to help.