21 LivingLBI
2517 Long Beach Boulevard
Spray Beach,
Long Beach Island, NJ
(609) 492-4906
iwc.massagetherapy.com
Island Wellness Center
owned by Malia Murphy, provides massage therapy in various
forms to a diverse clientele. Malia likes to say that it is like a
mini-vacation or vacation within a vacation. We spoke to her
this spring about massage therapy.
Licensed massage therapists, like Malia and her
therapist colleagues, have undergone over 500 hours of
are many types of massage: Swedish, Cranial-Facial,
Myofascial which incorporates elements of physical
therapy, Thai Massage, Lomi-Lomi Hawaiian massage,
and others. Massage therapists decide which forms of
massage they wish to study and become specialized in
several areas. Each type of massage serves a purpose
and is tailored to the needs of the client.
Massage is good for men and women all ages and
body types as it is a great stress reliever and can
also provide physical relief from aches and pains.
Experiencing a massage is especially good for todays
stressed out teenagers, especially those involved in
sports. On LBI, surfers and other outdoor recreation
therapist. Some people use their hour with a massage
therapist as a way to block out the world and relax
with no distractions. Massage therapy has also proven
What should you expect? When you arrive for your
massage the therapist will gather some information
about you and talk with you about what you would like
to get out of the experience. You will then go into one
of the massage rooms and lay down on the massage
table. There is usually low lighting, relaxing music and
aromatherapy in the massage room and the table
might also be heated. You will be fully covered and can
choose to remove whatever items of clothing you feel
comfortable taking off before you get onto the table
and under the covers. If a person is not comfortable
taking off their clothes most massage therapists will give
them the massage with their clothes on. Throughout the
massage your therapist will ask you about your comfort
level and any areas that seem more sensitive then
others.
After your massage you will be given some time to
process your experience and get dressed before
leaving the massage room. Frequent visits to a
massage therapist provide the therapist time to better
understand your body’s needs and target issues that
need more attention.
So the next time you are on LBI take a hour out of
your busy day and enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic
massage. You’ll be glad you did! To hear more about
massage therapy watch the video with Malia Murphy
here.
-Pat Trotter
285 West 8th Street
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
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