Upright Herbs, Acupuncture & Massage

I am a Physical Therapist with over 20 years of experience treating people with musculoskeletal injuries and am very particular about my body workers. John Roberts is my choice for massage therapy for both myself and my patients. J.R. has an exemplary knowledge of anatomy and a very intuitive touch for massage. On a personal level, J.R. is warm and friendly and truely listens to your concerns. I highly recommend John Roberts as a massage therapist. more

John is an amazing massage therapist. I have gone to him over the past 5 years and have always been impressed with the results. His deep tissue massage is incredible. He will tailor the session to whatever might be bothering you. He also offers acupuncture and other therapies, which has helped me train for and survive the NYC marathon and eliminate other aches and pains acquired in daily life. The facility is easy to access and is wonderfully appointed. I would recommend Upright Herbs to anyone seeking an outstanding experience with massage or acupuncture. Pros: Great atmosphere and outstanding massage! more

John is a great listener, funny, and thorough. He gives a smooth delivery of acupuncture needles, deep tissue massage and acupressure, as well as herbal medicines to help prolong the bodywork. He has helped me de-stress (as a person & as a body-worker myself), improved my digestion, and helped me out of chest, shoulder and wrist pain - Improved the functioning Me! He has a great way of making you feel comfortable in his space, and while you're on the table; he always tells you why he's putting needles in parts of the body, and he never leaves the room without letting you know. I trust him and his training background. If you'd met me 4 months ago you'd know that I'm a changed woman! Go! Pros: Soothing, very clean space, in a quiet building. Soothing music. Cons: No cons. more

John has been instrumental in helping me rehab. from arthroscopic shoulder surgery! My range of motion has never been better! He combines his expertise in massage therapy and accupuncture (if you are open to it) to promote true wellness. He is extremely professional, kind and knowledgeable. Anyone who suffers from Sciatica or general aches and pains would greatly benefit from working with John. I have been to many massage therapists and notable spas over the last few years and can easily conclude that John is one of the best and effective health care practitioners that has ever treated me! I truly look forward to my appointments at his studio each week! I am always impressed by his ability to remember each aspect of my "condition" or complaints. It is as if he has a road map to my body! more

I first started using Upright Herbs & Acupuncture 3 years ago to assist with the rehab of a broken leg. The treatments and service have been fantastic! In addition to helping me regain my range of motion in my leg, John Roberts (owner/practitioner), has helped by treating other minor aches and pains. John takes interest in me as a patient, and truly wants to help bring me to the best health he can. more

I had an old injury in my left shoulder since fourth grade. It had bored me for over 20 years. I had gone to many doctors and the injury never healed. I went to see John five years ago. He performed combination of massage and acupuncture on my left shoulder. After five therapy sessions, the old injury was finally gone. It never came back. I cannot thank John enough for fixing my damaged left shoulder. His massage skill is the best in NYC. I recommend all of my friends to go to see him for therapy. more

John is a truly skillful practitioner. Whether it was for acupuncture when I broke my back, deep tissue massage for sports related pains or massage just for general well-being, John always came through with the needed treatment. He is extremely professional and courteous. His facilities are very clean. In addition to being a great listener, John has a terrific sense for finding those unrealized areas of tension and blockage that turn out to be the real source of discomfort. more

Yes, John is a wonderfully skilled practitioner, but importantly he is a sensitive human being and a listener! Whether you are receiving a massage, or acupuncture, or being treated with Chinese herbs, he is interested in all the factors that affect your well-being. That's a wonderful gift. And he has a terrific sense of humor, something that makes the interaction with him easy and fun. I have specifcially worked with John on help for difficulties sleeping. Acupuncture has proven to be very effective and I would recommend it, and John, to anyone who struggles with getting needed rest. more

Like the previous reviewer, I too can say that I have tried a number of massage therapists in NYC and consider John to be the best. He combines his experience in thai massage with his knowledge of accupuncture for a fantastic experience. He is particularly good at helping with sports-related soreness so all of you runners, triathletes, etc. should give John a try. His studio is clean and pleasant. more

I consider myself a massage afficiando and can honestly say John is by far the best massage therapist in NYC. He has been kneading away my stress and soothing my aches & pains for over 4 years now and I would highly recommend him to all. The environment is clean, comfortable, zen-like and very conducive to relaxation. The personalized attention you receive from John cannot be found at any of the large mass-market massage purveyors such as Bliss. more