Steve Orr
My Story
I love the arts; I am also a dancer, musician and composer. At the age of 19, I discovered the power of dance and movement during a semester abroad in Malaysia where I experienced Chinese Opera, Noh theater and Batik textile printing. Cut to a year later when I began a serious course of study in ballet, modern dance and jazz. At this time I was rolfed to improve the points on my feet. I've been a rock and roll band leader, a singing cocktail pianist, and in the midst of my performing career, I decided to become a licensed masseur by attending the Swedish Institute. For clips of me performing, visit https://www.youtube.com/user/stevenorr54
for poetry chrismcbeth.wordpress.com
for my novel "Comfort" comfortbysaintorr.wordpress.com
Miscellaneous (music, opinions, rants, and general life reflections)
As I continue to evolve in my own life, recovery, resurrection and creating joy are reoccurring themes which help me to stay off anti-depressants while continuing to work in this often wild and anarchistic world of freelance massage. Awareness and acceptance is the beginning of change and change is all we have.
Once upon a time, NEW YORK MAGAZINE named me
"1 of the 10 Best Massage Therapists in NYC." I also appeared on
CNN-FN's show "Just In Time" before 6 million viewers.
Omnamashivya=I worship the highest within myself! Wahe Guru, Wahe Guru, Wahe Guru!
There is no such thing as failure--there is only a big, beautiful learning curve and it's called life. Please contact me if you find any typos on this site, for I'm lousy proofreader. Thanks.
Curriculum Vitae
-More than 3 decades doing deep tissue, sports massage and nurturing, relaxing massage for men; and Trans people.
-Five years experience providing hospice and palliative care massage privately and in the Family Care Center at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. If a masseur has a "shining moment" in terms of gigs-this was probably mine.
-Fitness instruction for cancer-survivor patients, and employees at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
-Fitness instruction, stress relief exercise and Zumba dance for parents at the Child-Life Center-9th floor, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
-Over two decades teaching Pilates (certified by Stott-Pilates), the Corp sisters (N.Y., N.Y.) and Zumba Gold group fitness certified.
Of Music
Music is the food of love; and next to health, muscle, dance, and sex, one of my life's most exquisite joys. I write, play keys, sing and have produced one CD "Ocean Visions" and a variety of tracks. To listen or purchase music or audiobooks of my writing, see https://saintorr.bandcamp.
Collaboration or exchange from other musicians or DJs is always welcome. I love old Progressive House for links to downloadable mixes see https://www.mixcloud.com/stevenorr54
I love what I do and do what I love. Most clients are heaven scent. I offer full body massage from head to toe; and any specific questions about my Sacred Intimate work I'm happy to discuss in person. To avoid any misunderstanding I ask that you be responsible enough to communicate to me during our session any feelings or intentions you need to express. This prevents misunderstanding. Clarity of intentions makes for a rich session for both of us.
The bodywork I offer is a healing, joyful gift that we as consenting adults can enjoy. Whether therapeutic or sensual, it is a unique freedom, ours to enjoy. But with any freedom, comes responsibility. It's easy to forget that in many parts of the world, such freedom doesn't exist.
On a lighter note you've reached the happy ending. Thanks for my visiting my site and have a healthy, happy, beautiful year, stay strong and take lots of time away from your phone and the news. Believe me, it helps. And show yourself some love; get a massage.
Steve O.