Our Location
We are based in in Brooklyn, NYC aka Munsee Lenape Lands. We are accessible by the J/L/A/C trains as well as the B20, B25, and B60.This is a home studio for now and we recognize it won't be accessible to everyone just yet. It's two flights of stairs to reach the session space; a private practice room with a door. A HEPA Filter will be running at all times, practitioners will be masked, and fresh sheets/clean tools will be used in applicable sessions.Our Mission
At Sonar, we aim to support your access to embodied wellbeing. We strive to increase opportunities for wellness in response to structural oppression within healthcare.We aim to prioritize people of color, queer people, and those facing financial barriers to care. We join many other groups of thought leaders and healthcare practitioners working to create equitable access to healthcare.Whatever reason you have for seeking out a session, we are honored you'd consider us to support you.Who We Are
We are a healing collective of individuals who practice a variety of massage and traditional medicinal practices.We're here for long-term healing and not just a quick fix. As much as bodywork can address immediate concerns, this is also preventative care. Bodywork tends to our physical, emotional, and mental health all at once - that's part of the magic!We're interested in being aware of how we engage with our bodies, emotions, spirit, and mind over time and across seasons. There is so much information that our bodies share throughout our lives that can aid us in tending to our health.Why Are We Called Sonar?
Sonar allows for the extrasensory perception of space in ways that our eyes cannot perceive. As bodyworkers, we do the same thing by utilizing our intuition and medical knowledge to access deeper levels of muscle or spirit. We knew we needed a nature-based name to honor the way our healing practices invoke and are supported by the elements of Earth <3
Gua Sha
Gua sha is a traditional healing practice in which a practitioner uses a smooth-edged tool and herbal oil to stroke the skin.You will lie on a massage table while a practitioner works on your body (mostly back and chest). The aim of gua sha is to help relieve joint and muscle pain by removing inflammation, breaking up scar tissue, improve range of motion, and increase circulation. It is also energy work in that it works with the body's energetic pathways.
Thai Massage
Thai massage is a form of therapeutic touch that differs in many ways from traditional massage. Instead of a massage table, you lie on a mat on the floor while the provider utilizes passive stretches, pressure point work, and compression to increase blood circulation, decrease inflammation, facilitate myo-facial release, and provide mental-physical relaxation. It is also energy work in that it works with the body's energetic pathways.
Books updated monthly; please see this month's schedule above. If you'd like to speak to someone, give us a call at (929) 352-1118. Leave a message stating your name, pronouns, phone number and who you'd like to book with. Expect to hear back within 48 hrs
Our Practitioners
Saeng-Fah (they/he) is a certified Traditional Thai Massage practitioner. Training in Thailand to gain certification. So far earning 300+ hours of training. They came to this healing art through family legacy. Weaving both traditional and biomedical backgrounds together, his current specialty is massage for relaxation.
Tonya (she/her) is a gua sha practitioner who comes from a family lineage of healers. Her practice encourages and collaborates with each patient to engage in somatic awareness through breath, flow, and intuition.
We operate with sliding scale pricing
Our sliding scale pricing is based on an honor system to accommodate a variety of financial situations. We believe healthcare and healing should be affordable and accessible. When choosing your price point, we ask for your sincerity in regards to what you are able to contribute to our small clinic and our practitioners' livelihoods. If these price points do not match your budget, we will soon offer low-cost, pay-what-you-can days in the budget range of $10-50. You can stay updated through our newsletter or Instagram.
| $10-50 | $60-80 | $80-100 | $100-120 |
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| For people who are unable to or struggle to meet their basic needs and have little to no expendable income | For people who are able to meet their basic needs and have some expendable income | For people who are able to meet their basic needs and have some expendable income | For people who are comfortably able to meet their basic needs and have ample expendable income |
| Pay less on the scale if you: |
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| Receive public assistance |
| Have dependents (children, parents, and/or anyone else relying on your money) |
| Have little to no savings |
| Have significant debt that prevents you from meeting basic needs |
| Are formerly incarcerated |
| Do illegal work for survival |
| Have a chronic illness or disability that impacts your ability to earn income |
| Have immigration related expenses |
| Are unable to access healthcare |
| Pay more on the scale if you: |
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| Pay other practitioners full price |
| Have few or no dependents |
| Have savings, investments, inherited money and/or retirement accounts |
| Can ask people in your life for money |
| Have access to family money and resources in times of need |
| Own commercial and rental properties |
| Travel recreationally |
| Have earning power (even if you aren’t using it right now) from college degree(s), able-bodiedness, race, gender, social networks, family connections... |
Sliding scale adopted from Accountability Mapping, Equity Solutions, Ride Free Fearless Money, Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training, Catalust Project, Worts & Cunning, Equity Solutions, Aware LA
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical session look like?
Each session will last 60 min unless you book a longer session with one of our practitioners. You’ll be greeted with a glass of water and guidance into how each session will begin based on the service you booked as well as receive tips for pre-care and after care from each practitioner.How do I prepare for my session?
There are different requirements for each practitioner. Below are gua sha and Thai massage guides
Gua Sha & Thai Massage prep:
- Come hydrated, stay hydrated
- Please try to not arrive on an empty stomach! You’ll want to eat at least 2 hours before the session to allow your body time to properly digest. It can feel uneasy in session if you have a full or empty stomach.Gua Sha aftercare:
First 12-24 hours (or as long as you can help it), it is recommended to not:
- Submerge yourself in water (i.e. baths, swimming pools, etc)
- Consume alcohol, caffeine, or nicotine
- Expose treated areas to cold, wind, extreme sun for long
- Engage in strenuous activity – this is your body’s rest/healing time!
Hydration, rest, and warm/cozy clothes are key as your body is more vulnerable after a session <3Who can get a service and what do you offer?
Anyone can get a service with us though we are only accepting clients 18+ years old at this time.Our practitioners are not here to diagnose or treat any medical ailments. We strictly provide a wellness service. We understand how difficult it can be for LGBTQ+ people and those who are Black, Brown, and Indigenous to receive culturally sensitive and safer care and wellness treatment. We aim to serve these communities first and foremost.Booking process/Payment
You can book by going to our Booking section of the website. Whichever service you choose to book will link you to our booking and scheduling partner, juice. You can check out our monthly calendar on the Bookings page to see our availabilities.You can pay with a card or in installments with Klarna! If you need to pay cash, let us know by reaching out via email ([email protected]) and we’ll send you a link to book with us.Explanation of juice.
juice. is a Brooklyn-based digital wellness marketplace that pairs people with the right care for them, when they need it and from wherever they are. Founded by first-gen and immigrant entrepreneurs, juice. is also committed to supporting holistic healthcare clinics across New York City with tech that centers equity and inclusivity at the core of doing business. In booking a service with Sonar through juice., juice. does charge clients a few fees, which are shared below.For using a debit or credit card, juice. collects 5% which supports its three-person team as well as 2.9% + $0.30 which is paid to Stripe, the payment processor that partners with juice.For using Klarna, juice. collects 5% which supports its three-person team as well as 5.99% + $0.30 which is paid to Stripe, the payment processor that partners with juice.Sonar has also adjusted its lowest pricing tier to reflect a total payment of $50-$60 to accommodate anyone who cannot afford extra fees. Visit https://getyourjuice.app/home to learn more!Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance. juice. will charge a $25 late cancellation fee if canceled less than 24 hours in advance. You will receive a refund in 2-5 bizznizz days through juice.If getting a refund through Klarna, your refund will be processed within 14 days.
Please email [email protected] if you need to cancel or reschedule!Covid/Monkeypox Safety Protocols
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and Monkeypox, we are taking extra precautions with each patient, prescreening health history, wearing personal protective equipment and having vigilant disinfecting practices.
Please cancel or reschedule your appointment if you feel ill or notice a new rash/open sore development.
You must wear your own mask throughout the session. If you forget to bring one, we will provide you with one.
When you arrive, please wash your hands in the bathroom.
Your practitioner will be wearing a mask and washing/sanitizing hands throughout contact with you.
A HEPA Filter will be running at all times during business hours at Sonar Spa Community Care.
Surfaces in the bathroom and treatment areas will be thoroughly cleaned periodically throughout each day. Treatment tables, workstations, and tools will be sanitized between each patient.
Each table will be dressed with disposable or one-use items and will be changed in between patients.