Relax and Reliefby Enhancewell · Union Square

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Four Hands Massage in NYC

Two therapists working in sync through one session, at 41 Union Square West. More input than your nervous system can track — which is exactly why it works.

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What clients say

5.0 from 29 Google Business Profile reviews

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When I tore my rotator cuff, my daughter suggested I try Relief CBD cream from Enhancewell. Having torn the rotator cuff completely, I knew the only permanent fix was surgery, but being that it would be several weeks before I could have it repaired, I gave it a try. It definitely helped relieve some of pain so I could get better sleep while waiting for the surgery! - Bob K. Midlothian, Texas

Bob Kulicka week ago

OH MY GOODNESS! There are no words for the experience I had. I’ve been battling with chronic neck pain from a head-on collision since last February. Since my visit, I feel a tremendous sense of relief. I have much more range of motion in my neck after working with Antoni. He also treated me for my chest pain, it’s a problem I’ve ignored for far too long. I am beyond grateful for Antoni; I can properly inhale and take deep breath’s again. So thankful to Antoni as well as Angela for taking such good care of me. They’re rockstars!!

monique gausmana month ago

If you are looking for the ultimate deep tissue massage look no further than Enhancewell! Antoni's knowledge of the body and how our muscles move is second to none. Him and his team will provide you with an experience that will leave you feeling and moving like a new person!

Anthony Servidio3 months ago

Amazing massage! Great people who individualized the massage to what I asked for. Highly recommend.

Jamal Essayli4 months ago

Hands down (pun intended), this was the best massage I’ve ever had. Antoni and Angela were incredibly thorough and so mindful of what my body needed—it never felt rushed or routine. I walked out feeling like a million bucks! Truly an amazing experience from start to finish. Highly recommend Enhancewell Spa if you’re looking to feel completely reset and taken care of!

Jayson Quon4 months ago

One of the best pilates+wellness studios in the city! Professional and knowledgeable staff with exceptional equipment and a beautiful space. I'd recommend trying any of their services, from a group pilates class to a gua sha session.

Noah Virgile6 months ago

I have been working with Antoni for several months and I recommend his massage services without reservation. I do deep tissue work with him and it is intense. Not a spa massage—serious body work—but my body feels so much better! He has a deep understanding of anatomy and is an excellent massage therapist. He's also delightful and will match whatever vibe you're looking for (whether it's calming spa music or singing along to 80's tunes). He tells me that he can also do less intense work, which I'm sure is true for those looking for more of a spa experience. I cannot fail to mention Angela—her gua sha work is fantastic. My face and jawline look so much better after she works on me! On a more serious note, I was having a lot of ear pain from clenching and grinding my jaw and that has virtually disappeared after two sessions of her deep work on my jaw (it's intense, but so worth it). Don't sleep on Enhancewell!! Nice, clean space and the most comfortable massage table I've ever been on!

Wendy Goldberg7 months ago

Wonderful experience - Angela is fantastic! Definitely recommend!

Stephen Smith7 months ago

Antoni is one of my favorite therapists I've ever worked with- I recommend him to everyone I know. He is so skilled at diagnosing what is wrong and then fixing it.

Cassandra Sethi7 months ago

Angela is a terrific service provider. Clearly very wise and experienced.......and kind, as well.

David Turk7 months ago

Antoni is tremendously experienced and has greatly improved my quality of movement and chronic pain. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Meenah Kim7 months ago

The best in the business! First time I can fully move my shoulder in years. Highly recommended, I feel like a new person. Great guy to chat with as well!

ryan kessler7 months ago

The ByEnhancewell relief balm and roller have been lifesavers after tough workouts! My muscle tension immediately goes away once I apply it. Highly recommend this product.

Sri Narasimhan9 months ago

Antoni has such a deep anatomical knowledge and curiosity. I’ve never had a massage that was so effective and diagnostic. I left looser, lighter and even taller. And had the best sleep I’ve ever had! Thank you!

jasneet aulakh11 months ago

Ok, I have been massaged around the world and Antoni is an all star! First, he has the greatest vibe, positive, yet calm, assured, yet not too much, he’s just perfect! The space itself is flawless, their gorgeous orchids and a fantastic subtle scent fills the beautiful room. Then there’s his table- I’ve never experienced one of these- it is the Ferrari of massage tables and can create room for my mastectomy reconstruction like it was customized for me (which isn’t easy). So, now for the massage itself- HOLY COW, he’s is just outrageously talented at finding those spots/areas and he has the thumbs of Zeus! He can go deep, but in the smartest most intuitive way. Antoni knows the anatomy/physiology truly like a master. I feel like I’ve had an avatar replace my sore, tight, throbbing neck, back and limbs with a lithe, nimble, new and relaxed body! Go to this genius and just put yourself into his brilliant hands!

molly weber11 months ago

I can’t say enough good things about Antoni at his shop, Enhancewell! He really knows his stuff when it comes to muscles and anatomy, and every session feels super personalized to what my body actually needs. He’s incredibly attentive, always checks in about how I’m feeling, and makes sure the work is targeted and effective. The space is beautiful and so relaxing—such a calming vibe from the moment you walk in. On top of that, he’s always on time, really friendly, and just genuinely great to be around. I always leave feeling better, both physically and mentally. Highly recommend if you’re looking for someone who’s not only skilled but also kind and professional.

Anne Edelsteina year ago

The Best Hands Down! No really he has the best hands! I have a degenerative knee that gets very stiff on me, but after I see Antoni it’s as if nothing ever happened. So grateful to have him in my corner. I’m a physical therapist and I refer him to all my patients.

Anna Padillaa year ago

Truly hit the jackpot with this place. Prime location, great building/space. Antoni (and team) are all incredible, kind, and brilliant at what they do! I’m a fellow massage therapist and when I come to NY I would never miss a chance to get on Antoni’s table. I also opted for the face gua sha. I have never felt better and my face tension and headaches have dissipated immensely. Make sure to buy their cbd products (especially the balm!) It is my favorite to use on myself and clients! Thank you for an incredible experience 11/10! -Daniel

Daniel LeClairea year ago

As a massage therapist myself, I know the hands of a good therapist. Antoni and his team are amazing, intuitive, well trained, and incredibly knowledgeable and professional. This is where I send my wife for a massage. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and go!

Rick Richeya year ago

Antoni and his team are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. If you are an athlete or just someone who remains physically fit, I am certain you would benefit meaningfully from a deep tissue session w Antoni and Angela. Incredibly relaxing and powerfully reinvigorating!

Anthony Dertouzosa year ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an absolutely incredible experience at Enhancewell. From the moment I walked in, the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff made me feel right at home. Antoni was exceptionally knowledgeable, taking the time to understand my needs and crafting a personalized treatment plan that worked wonders. His hands-on approach, combined with clear explanations and encouragement, helped me recover faster than I expected. The facility is clean, modern, and equipped with everything needed for effective therapy. I can’t recommend Antoni enough—truly top-notch care that deserves five stars!

Carmine Sopranoa year ago

As a perfectionist who used to call NYC home, my 7-year search for a truly professional, worthwhile masseuse ended with Antoni. He was pivotal in my recovery, not just restoring my movement but fundamentally changing how I breathe. The most professional, life-altering massage(s) I've ever experienced—he's not afraid to deliver the 'good hurt' that gets real results. My only wish now is that I had met him years before as I no longer live in NYC. Antoni is a true game-changer. And let me be clear: this is truly not paid or sponsored. I'm usually the type to find fault or stay away if things aren't perfect, but credit where credit is due – Antoni is exceptional.

Bert Kameneca year ago

The level of understanding of the human body and its very many needs is truly incredible. I have been going there for years to get my body right. As a fitness and health coach of over 15 years, I cannot recommend Enhancewell enough. More than half of my clients go there regularly and I have seen, firsthand, the difference in their movement and capacity.

Benjamin Horena year ago

I can't say enough good things about Antoni! He is absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable about the body. He truly cares about each and everyone of his clients.

Dana Chaua year ago

Peaceful clean place. Antoni is super skilled, has total understanding of anatomy and biomechanics. Fixes the root causes for aches and pains. Well worth visiting on a regular basis!

Ian Tanga year ago

This is, hands down, the best massage I’ve ever had in NYC. Antoni is knowledgeable about the body and intuitive about what it needs. He is like an expert physical therapist with a wizard’s sense of how to heal. I cannot recommend him enough.

Celia Keenan-Bolgera year ago

Antoni is simply the best. From experience, it can be difficult to find someone who is both knowledgeable about anatomy and kinesiology and has insane skills when it comes to active release therapy. Antoni is incredible at both of these. In addition he's extremely professional and a wonderful person. I highly recommend.

J D2 years ago

I have chronic body pain due to the nature of my job (long hours on my feet/at computer) plus I work out a lot. I first came to Antoni when I experienced very bad back pain. He knew exactly which muscle group needed help by just looking at my body posture and feeling different muscle groups. He has such a magic touch when it comes to relieving muscle tension in my body. I always feel much lighter and “stretched out” after a session with him. Highly recommend his service.

Phat Tran2 years ago

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What a four hands massage actually is

A four hands massage — also written 4 hands massage, and sometimes called a two therapist massage — is one session worked by two therapists at the same time. Not two appointments back to back, and not two clients on two tables. One client, one table, two practitioners, for the full length of the treatment.

The two therapists work in one of two ways, usually both across a single session. In mirrored work they perform the same stroke simultaneously on opposite sides of the body — both calves, both forearms, both sides of the spine — so the body receives a symmetrical, evenly weighted pressure that a single therapist physically cannot produce. In complementary work they split the body and work different regions at once: one at the shoulders and neck while the other works the feet and legs.

Getting that right is harder than it sounds, and it is why four hands is not offered everywhere. The two therapists have to match pressure, pace and rhythm without talking through it — one pair of hands working half a beat behind the other reads as chaotic rather than deep. It takes therapists who have worked together enough to move as one.

What it feels like, and why it is different

With one therapist, part of your brain is quietly tracking the work. You feel a hand leave your shoulder and you anticipate where it lands next. That anticipation is low-level effort, and it is the reason some people never fully switch off on a table however good the massage is.

With two therapists working at once, the tracking simply fails. There is more sensory input arriving than the brain can model, and after a few minutes it stops trying to predict and lets go. Clients describe that moment as a kind of drop — the point where they stop following the massage and start just receiving it. That is the actual product here, more than the extra pressure.

There is a practical benefit as well: in ninety minutes you receive roughly what three hours of single-therapist work would cover. If your available time is the constraint rather than your budget, four hands is the most treatment you can fit into one appointment.

Who it suits — and who it doesn't

Book it if…

You find it hard to switch off on a massage table. You have a narrow window and want the most work possible inside it. You have had plenty of massage and single-therapist sessions no longer quiet your head. Or you are marking something — a birthday, an anniversary, a hard year — and want the session to feel like an occasion rather than maintenance.

Book something else if…

You want precise clinical work on one specific injury — a single therapist doing focused diagnostic work is a better use of your money, and a second pair of hands does not help there. You are new to massage and still working out what pressure you like. Or being touched by two people at once sounds like more to manage rather than less — that is a real reaction and worth listening to.

It is not a couples massage

These get confused constantly. A couples massage is two clients on two tables, one therapist each. A four hands massage is one client with two therapists. If you are booking for two people who want to be in the room together, four hands is not the thing you want.

What you wear, and draping

The same as any other session here: undress to your comfort level, and you are draped throughout, with only the area being worked uncovered at any moment. Two therapists does not change the draping standard.

Your two therapists

Four hands sessions here are worked by Angela and Antoni Luke-Akagi together. Antoni has been practicing massage therapy since 1996 and comes at bodywork from the movement and strength side; Angela is a bodywork specialist and beautician whose work leans towards restoration, and whose facial Gua Sha finishes both four hands sessions.

That pairing is the reason the session works the way it does — they have worked the same room long enough to match pace without discussing it mid-session. It is also the reason the calendar for four hands is thinner than for a standard massage: it needs both of them free at once.

Sessions and pricing

Both four hands sessions finish with our signature facial Gua Sha. "Book" opens the live calendar for that exact session so you can pick your date and time; "Purchase, schedule later" pays now and sets the time afterward, which is what most people choose when it is a gift.

Four hands

90 Min 4-Handed Massage with Gua Sha

90 min$479.00

90 minutes, 4 hands — the ultimate experience for maximum relaxation and reset.

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Four hands

2 Hr 4-Handed Massage with Gua Sha

120 min$599.00

2 hours, 4 handed massage with Gua Sha. The ultimate in full body relaxation and reset.

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Looking for a standard single-therapist session instead? The full massage and bodywork menu has every duration and price.

Getting here

Relax and Relief by Enhancewell
41 Union Square West, Suite 501
New York, NY 10003

Fifth floor, elevator access. The station under Union Square runs the 4, 5 and 6, the N, Q, R and W and the L, which makes this one of the easier places in Manhattan to reach from Brooklyn, the east side or anywhere on the 14th Street crosstown. Flatiron, Gramercy, Chelsea, Greenwich Village and the East Village are all a short walk.

Arrive five minutes early if it is your first visit — there is a waiting area if you land earlier than that.

Four hands massage — common questions

What is a four hands massage?
Two therapists work on you at the same time for the whole session — hence four hands. They either mirror each other, working the same stroke on both sides of the body at once, or split the body and work complementary areas. It is one appointment, one table and one continuous treatment, not two massages back to back.
How is it different from a regular massage?
With one therapist your nervous system can track where the hands are and anticipate the next stroke. With two working at once that tracking breaks down — there is more input than your brain can follow, so it tends to stop trying and drop into a much deeper state of relaxation. Practically, you also get roughly double the work done in the same wall-clock time.
How much does a four hands massage cost in NYC?
At Relax and Relief the 90 min session is $479.00 and the 120 min session is $599.00. Both include facial Gua Sha to finish. You are paying two therapists for the full session, which is why it costs more than a single-therapist massage of the same length.
How long should a four hands massage be?
Ninety minutes is the usual choice and covers the full body without rushing. The two-hour session is the one to book if you want unhurried work on specific problem areas as well as full-body coverage, or if this is a gift and you want it to feel like an occasion.
Who is a four hands massage good for?
People who struggle to switch off on a table, people who want maximum relaxation in a limited window, and people booking something for a birthday, an anniversary or a gift. It is also good if you have had a lot of massage and single-therapist work no longer quiets your head.
Who should not book one?
If you are looking for precise clinical work on one injury, a single therapist is a better use of your money — deep diagnostic work does not benefit from a second pair of hands. If you are new to massage and unsure about pressure, start with a standard session. And if being touched by two people at once sounds stressful rather than relaxing, trust that instinct.
Is it a couples massage?
No — that is a different thing. A couples massage is two clients on two tables, each with one therapist. A four hands massage is one client with two therapists. People often search for one and mean the other, so it is worth being clear before you book.
Do I stay covered during the session?
Yes. You undress to your comfort level and are draped throughout, exactly as in any other session here. Only the area being worked is uncovered at any moment.
How far ahead should I book?
Further ahead than a normal massage. A four hands session needs two therapists free at the same time, so the calendar has fewer slots for it than for a standard appointment — especially at weekends.
Where in NYC are you?
41 Union Square West, Suite 501, on the fifth floor with elevator access. Union Square station below the square runs the 4/5/6, N/Q/R/W and L, so it is a straightforward trip from most of Manhattan and Brooklyn.