About

Joe Azevedo graduated from New York University in 2001 with a B.A. in Psychology. He was initially drawn to reflexology as a client and after receiving several sessions, realized that he wanted to learn more about this healing modality. Joe studied reflexology through the Open Center in New York City where he completed his initial training in 2001. He then completed practice hours to become a certified reflexologist through the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB) in 2002. While working as a reflexologist, Joe became interested in subtler forms of energy work. He returned to the Open Center in 2006 to complete an Advanced Reiki Practitioner course. Joe pursued an Associate’s Degree in Massage Therapy from the Swedish Institute and graduated in 2009. He is currently a Connecticut & New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, as well as nationally licensed through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Joe holds a medical massage certification through the Swedish Institute’s Continuing Education Program which he completed in 2016. In February 2018 he received his Thai Yoga Massage certification through the Lotus Palm Institute based in Montreal, QC Canada. Since then Joe has reintroduced Shiatsu to his practice after visiting the Zen Shiatsu Center in Evanston, Illinois in December 2022. His initial training at the Swedish Institute, which included this eastern form of bodywork, helped provide a solid foundation in both theory and practical technique.

Brooklyn Reflexology is a private practice that provides its clients one on one specialized care. Whether it’s an injury, chronic pain, or simply a way of de-stressing, each session is custom tailored to meet the client’s specific needs and goals. Joe has found great success in dealing with issues of chronic pain and immobility through the use of trigger point therapy massage. Reflexology is a passion of his. He firmly believes there is no greater way of relaxing the body and addressing areas of tension than through this unique form of healing. Reiki is a gentle, yet grounding approach to healing which helps to re-establish a connection to our energetic bodies. Thai massage and Shiatsu are the latest offerings at his practice. Both are mat/floor based forms of bodywork with slightly different approaches. Thai massage focuses more on the benefits of stretching and range of motion while Shiatsu combines meridian work and acupressure points with less of a focus on stretching. Each are fantastic alternatives to western style massage.

What people are saying…

“Joe is a highly skilled and intuitive practitioner. I have received massage and reflexology from him, and both experiences provided deep relaxation and feelings of ease. I highly recommend him for anyone interested in these forms of healing/body work.”

“I have received reflexology from Joe on many occasions. I can honestly say that this puts you in a total and complete state of relaxation and the over-all feeling is awesome! Try it and you’ll be hooked!” 

“Mr. Azevedo is well-versed in both the practice and philosophy behind reflexology and Reiki. He has a passion for holistic healing and it shows when he works on his clients. I highly recommend him as an experienced resource for reducing stress and increasing relaxation.”