• I have been a client of Nicole's for over a year, and I can honestly say that I've never met a more talented Massage Therapist. Nicole has had a huge impact on my health and happiness. I came to Nicole a little over a year ago with chronic shoulder, neck, and wrist pain as well as knee issues from over twenty five years of repetitive motion and standing in my job. At 46 years old and after a lot of fruitless searching for help, I had essentially resigned myself to the fact that I was going to have learn to live with pain. Nicole starting making progress from the first visit, and a year later, it's like I've been given a second chance. My neck and shoulder feel incredible, and she even ended up helping me loosen my jaw, which has had an enormous impact on singing, (I am a singer). She's amazing. I really can't say enough good things. Thank you Nicole!
    -Trey Anastasio, of Phish and the Trey Anastasio Band

  • I sit in front of a computer for 10 hours a day and then I spar for 15 rounds once a week. My body knots up from the inactivity at work and then gets pounded in the ring. Without Nicole and BodyBalance I couldn't do either. At 49 nothing comes as easy as it did before and recovery takes much longer. Her deep massage loosens my back and neck muscles and helps alleviate any back pain. Her ability to keep me loose and pain free has made all the difference. Plain and simple, Nicole has improved my quality of life.
    -Dino M., Manhasset, NY

  • Nicole has literally changed my life. I suffered from severe tension and migrain headaches daily for years and had tried everything. After a few weeks of consistent massage work with Nicole, my headaches are virtually non-existent. What makes Nicole so effective is in large part due to her magical touch - her hands have an intuition of their own and seek out problem areas with the right amount of pressure. But Nicole is equally as effective because she of her deep knowledge of the human body and her excellent listening skills. For the first time with a massage therapist I felt my concerns were being heard and someone was actually listening to my symptoms and what I knew would work. She is without a doubt NYC's best kept massage secret!
    -Regan K., NY,NY

  • I'm a Physical Therapist and I just started running about a year ago. Thanks to working with Nicole I have been able to complete 3 half marathons and stay pain and injury free. Nicole's experience with runners and skills in sports massage has made a significant impact in my running.
    -Ricardo Suarez DPT, Valley Stream, NY

  • Nicole's BodyBalance is that one place that you will forever cherish -- I'm sure I will. When I realized my injury might prevent me from running the marathon, I turned to Nicole and she turned it all around. With her knowledge, dedication and upbeat demeanor she managed to get my knee going again, and I eventually triumphed on the road. No small feat at all.
    -Frank Staps, NY,NY

  • As a 49-year old training for my first marathon since 2002, I tried out several massage therapists to help me with a strained hamstring and scarred calf muscles. I decided on weekly sessions with Nicole Kennelly and highly recommend her for runners and non-runners alike. Nicole knows many techniques for working and loosening muscles, but perhaps Nicole's biggest strength is her ability to listen. Nicole discusses my recent runs at the beginning and during each session and adjusts her massages according to how I'm feeling and what I need. This has not been my experience with other therapists, who often go through a set routine no matter what I say. Nicole gives sports massages, meaning she really works during every session. These massages are the kind that athletes get to soften stiff muscles, increase blood flow and loosen trigger points. She has also given me valuable tips on stretching and identifying certain muscles that running alone won't strengthen. With her help I ran the Philadelphia marathon in 3:27, a new personal best, even eight years after my last marathon. I'm very happy I found Body Balance and strongly recommend Nicole for anyone needing sports massage therapy.
    -David R., NJ