If you’re looking for a seasoned professional who can provide peace of mind and physical comfort through the power of message, there’s a new business in Patchogue that offers both.
New York State Senator Dean Murray was one of many local dignitaries along with family and friends of business owner Rebecca Perry, who celebrated the grand opening of “The Shen Den,” her new establishment located at 450 Waverly Avenue, Building 3, in Patchogue.
“It is my privilege to welcome Rebecca Perry and business to the 3rd Senate District. As a licensed massage therapist her goal is to ease pain and discomfort and to achieve peace through tailored massage sessions. I wish The Shen Den and Ms. Perry much success,” said Senator Murray.
In addition to a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony, Perry decided to give back to the South Shore community by also raising hundreds of dollars for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to support the research for Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
The South Shore Press spoke to Rebecca Perry about The Shen Den, how she came up with that unique name, and what customers can expect from her business.
South Shore News Director Stefan Mychajliw: “What inspired you to open your business?”
Rebecca Perry: “I’ve always wanted to have a space available for people interested in diving deeper into their mental and physical self-care. I wasn’t quite sure what that space would be until 2021, when I enrolled at New York College of Health Professions to become a Licensed Massage Therapist. From that point on, I knew I needed a space where I could be the one to assist people on their journey toward finding peace within themselves as well as reducing pain in their body. To me, comforting both body and mind go hand in hand. Now, a little over one month into owning and operating The Shen Den, my goal is to allow this space to grow a community of like minded individuals who look at The Shen Den as a landing pad for comfort and peace.”
SSP: What's the inspiration behind the name "Shen Den?"
RP: “The inspiration behind the name ‘The Shen Den’ is that in Chinese medicine, Shen translates to spirit, or ‘the light within’ which is essentially my goal in assisting people in coming back to their own light. Finding that peace within themselves.”
SSP: “What makes your business and services unique?”
RP: “I incorporate acupressure and guided breathwork into my sessions in a very subtle way. In doing so, my philosophy is that activating the parasympathetic nervous system will better allow a reduction in tension and pain in the muscles and joints, in which the brain can trust that it is safe and overall relaxation will follow suit. My clients and patients have reported feeling more space in their body and a reduction of pain in their pain areas, feeling like they are floating on a cloud, and feeling completely relaxed to the point where they don’t want to leave. When the opportunity allows, I plan to have available space and facilities at The Shen Den where you won’t need to leave after your massage, whether it be receiving red light therapy, lounging in an infrared sauna, or achieving a deeper sense of peace in a meditation room of your choice.”