A more personal approach
Jeff Bassman is a licensed massage therapist, Reiki Master and yoga instructor whose work blends therapeutic massage, stretching, mobility and intuitive care.
Every session is shaped around how your body feels that day, adjusting pressure, focus areas and techniques as the work unfolds.
No set routine. No two sessions are the same.
A space to slow down
Shire Wellness was created as a quieter, more personal alternative to a traditional massage setting.
Rather than moving through a preset sequence, Jeff takes time to understand what is bothering you, how your body is moving and what kind of support would feel most useful that day.
Some sessions are focused and therapeutic. Others are slower and more restorative. Many fall somewhere in between.
The goal is always the same: to help you leave feeling more comfortable, more mobile and more at ease in your body.
Jeff's approach
Jeff’s work combines hands-on bodywork with an understanding of movement, tension and recovery.
Depending on your needs, a session may incorporate:
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therapeutic massage
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deep tissue techniques
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assisted stretching
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mobility work
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Reiki
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slower restorative techniques
You do not need to know exactly what kind of massage you need before you arrive. Jeff can adjust the session based on what he finds and what feels right for you.
What a session feels like
Communication is part of the process.
Jeff checks in about pressure, comfort and areas that need attention, while also paying close attention to how the body responds during the session.
The work can be focused without feeling aggressive, restorative without feeling generic and always tailored to the person on the table.
Experience and training
Licensed Massage Therapist
NJ Licensed
Reiki Master
Practicing since 2017
200-Hour Vinyasa
Yoga Teacher Training
Completed in 2012
CPR Certified
Current certification
Blue Star Witch Dedicant
Ritual and spiritual studies
A more thoughtful kind of care
Shire Wellness is intentionally small, private and appointment-only. That allows each session to feel unrushed and personal, with room to respond to what your body actually needs rather than following a standard treatment.
