
our team

Barbara Payne
BS, LMT & Founder
Barbara is the founder of B.Payne.Free Therapeutic Massage. She has almost two decades of experience working in collaboration with medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, and personal trainers. These collaborations and experiences have given her the ability to assess and treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions:
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Deep tissue massage for Orthopedic conditions
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Whiplash
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Chronic headaches and migraines
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Chronic tendinitis
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Acute and chronic soft tissue injuries
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Intra-Oral for TMJ Syndrome
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Neuropathies
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Joint replacements
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Radiculopathies
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Competitive athletes
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis

Derek Wong
LMT
A graduated with Cum Laude honors from the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences Massage Therapy program, Derek began his journey as a client of Barbara before becoming her mentee and fellow LMT at the practice. As a mentee of Barbara, Derek is well versed in the modalities offered at B.Payne.Free.
With a training background in his heritage of Chinese Kung Fu, Derek has a deep understanding of the body’s capabilities of movement through mind-body connection and provides a dynamic touch in his massage technique. Derek is detail oriented and is committed to facilitating optimal health of musculoskeletal conditions.
While Barbara has been healing from long COVID, Derek has been able to easily transition into caring for many of the practices long term and legacy clientele.
coaching & consulting
Elevate your practice with expert guidance from a seasoned massage therapist.
With decades of experience and a wealth of advanced training, Barbara offers targeted technique coaching for massage therapists looking to refine their skills and deliver truly effective therapeutic work.
This is not a continuing education course—no credits, no certificates. Instead, it's hands-on, in-depth training designed for therapists and wellness centers seeking next-level mastery in massage techniques.
Sessions are available one-on-one or in small groups, ensuring personalized attention and deep skill development. Whether you're an individual therapist looking to expand your expertise or a spa seeking to enhance your team’s effectiveness, this training is tailored to your needs.
Learn the BPayneFree method—a results-driven approach to high-end therapeutic massage that empowers you to work confidently with a variety of clientele.
Ready to refine your technique? Let’s take your practice to the next level.

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119 W57th Street, 6th Floor (within Cynergy Physical Therapy)
New York, NY
10019
(917) 359-4778


