Massage Therapists

In 1991, Marie (Malia) Murphy graduated from the Center for Transpersonal Body & Mind Studies with certification in Therapeutic  Massage | Body Work | Body Mind Counseling. 
She gained business knowledge, massage and spa treatment experience by working at the Engleside in Beach Haven, NJ the Ocean Place Resort & Spa (formerly the Hilton) in Long Branch, NJ and the Milagro Spa in Red Bank, NJ.

Malia is certified in Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) was an assistant teacher at the MFR seminars on the East Coast and Kauai and acquired over 250 Class hours in Somato Emotional Unwinding, Myofascial and Craniosacral techniques.

John F. Barnes, Physical Therapist, creator of Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) has been one of her mentors. 

Malia has been living and teaching the holistic life style for over 40 years.  One of her passions in life is to inspire and guide others to do what they love and reconnect with their true essence.

One of her missions in life is to create peace, spread peace and BE PEACE. Malia is a Reiki Master, Ama Deus Practitioner, Emrei QiGong Healer, and Gestalt Therapist. She is also a certified Yoga Teacher from Let It Go Yoga Institute in Santa Barbara, CA & Yoga Bohemia in Beach Haven NJ.  Malia also has certifications in Thai Yoga Massage and Watsu (Shiatsu massage and stretching in the water).  

Visionary Cranial Certification, Milne Institute - Level I, II & III.

In her new quest to help others move through stress and create a better life for themselves, she combines her unique coaching skills with Energy Psychology, Mindful Meditation,EFT techniques and Affirmations. She has taught stress management to individuals and groups for nurses, executives, cancer survivors, teens and adults.

Malia's Online & In-Person Coaching Offerings 
 

Island Wellness Center was created by Malia on Long Beach Island (LBI), NJ in 1999.

In her 27 years of private practice, she combines her own unique intuitive gifts with aromatic chakra integration and bodywork to assist clients in accessing their own inner healer.

Holistic Bodyworker, Clinical Herbalist & Founder of Whalesong Travel & Wellness

Welcome! I'm Patricia, and for nearly 30 years, my life's passion has been helping people find their way back to comfort, alignment, and vibrant health. Your body has a brilliant, natural capacity to heal

—sometimes it just needs a skilled, intuitive hand to help guide the way.

Over three decades of practice, l've studied a vast array of modalities, always seeking new ways to support my clients. Today, my specialized toolkit focuses on powerful, transformative therapies, including:

  Deep Tissue & Sports Massage: To release chronic tension and restore structural balance.

  Craniosacral Therapy: A gentle, profound approach to calming the nervous system and releasing deep-seated stress.

  John F. Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR): Working with the body's fascial system to eliminate pain and restore fluid motion.

Commitment to Advanced Care

I am deeply committed to my craft, which means I never stop learning. I am constantly continuing my advanced education in both Craniosacral Therapy and John Barnes MFR to bring the absolute best, most current care to my treatment table.

| A Holistic Philosophy

My approach to wellness is holistic; I believe healing happens when we look at the whole person. To complement my hands-on bodywork, l've studied Clinical Herbalism under the renowned herbalist David Winston, allowing me to weave plant-based wisdom into my overarching wellness philosophy.

Because I believe that rejuvenation should be an adventure for the soul, l've combined my love for healing and exploration into my business, Whalesong Travel & Wellness-bringing curated wellness experiences to beautiful corners of the world.

Whether you are seeking relief from chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to deeply unwind and reconnect with yourself under the island sun, I am here to support your journey.

Let's work together to help your body sing again.

Whalesong Travel & Wellness

A Registered NJ Licensed Massage Therapist and multi-certified wellness expert, Jane specializes in sustainable, integrative healing. From the floors of institutional healthcare to the spas of ultra-luxury resorts, she has spent her career refining an approach that is both intuitive and scientifically grounded.

Expertise Includes:

Bodywork: Thai Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, & Kinetic Chain Release, Vibrational Therapy, 

Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage.

Movement: Comprehensive Pilates & Yoga Instruction.

Wellness: Integrative Nutrition Coaching & Sound Facilitation, Meditation, Breathwork.

Jane’s mission is to help global leaders and local community members alike move away from stress and toward a balanced, free, and uplifted life.

Licensed massage therapist and health educator for more than two decades. Her background in biomedical and health education started back in Europe in Lithuania where she graduated Lithuanian Sports University and earned her bachelor in health education in 2005 and her Master’s degree in public health management in 2012 at Lithuanian University of Health Science.

Her focus on holistic health and healing continued here in New Jersey where she graduated from New Jersey School  Of Massage with certification in Therapeutic Massage and Body Work and became certified licensed massage therapist in 2018.

Since then worked at multiple holistic spa’s and as independent contractor helped people to find balance at today’s busy life.

Certified in a wide range of therapeutic modalities—including Cupping Massage Therapy, Advanced Deep Tissue Muscular Therapy ,Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, CranioSacral, Warm Bamboo massage, Lomi Lomi.

Recognized for her professionalism and her dedication to give unique and personalized massage to each client.

Todd Lewis is a highly skilled and compassionate massage therapist with over three decades of
experience helping clients achieve lasting relief, relaxation, and overall well-being. Based in
Princeton, New Jersey, Todd has built a reputation for combining deep technical expertise with
an intuitive, client-centered approach to care.
Certified in a wide range of therapeutic modalities—including Myofascial Release, CranioSacral
Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Ayurvedic massage, and Connective Tissue work—Todd
specializes in creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs. His work
is especially focused on restorative care for clients who are chronically ill, injured, or living with
disabilities, offering thoughtful, effective support that promotes long-term healing.
In addition to his hands-on practice, Todd is a 3rd Level Reiki Master and integrates energy
work into his sessions to enhance balance and relaxation. His extensive skill set also includes
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology,
and Aromatherapy.
Todd has maintained a successful private practice, The Right Touch Massage, since 1995,
consistently delivering high-quality care and building strong, lasting relationships with his
clients. His commitment to excellence is reflected in high client retention and satisfaction, as
well as recognition from organizations such as the American Diabetes Association for his
contributions to community health initiatives.
Beyond the treatment room, Todd has shared his knowledge as a massage therapy instructor and
as the creator and host of “The Right Touch,” a television program focused on bodywork
modalities and wellness education.
Known for his professionalism, empathy, and ability to create a deeply relaxing environment,
Todd remains dedicated to helping each client feel better, move better, and live more fully.

Beth Connelly believes in Vis medicatrix naturae, a Greek term attributed to Hippocrates translating to “The healing power of nature.”  She believes the human body’s natural power of healing can be much stronger than disease.

She also believes that by calming the mind, working with the breath and communicating with the body, her clients are capable of releasing tension and trapped energy on conscious and subconscious levels. 

Each session is customized to the clients’ needs after a lengthy consultation. Her mission is to create a safe and comfortable space for healing.

In 2013 Beth Connelly attended the Sedona School of Massage, an intensive self-awareness based program and graduated with 700 hours of specialized massage including sports massage, connective tissue therapy, neuro-muscular therapy, prenatal, infant massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue and more.

Shortly after her graduation she took the final step of her Reiki credentials by completing her Reiki Master Teacher certification and started teaching Reiki. 

In 2015 Beth attended the Wat Po school of traditional medicine in Bangkok, Thailand, learning the principles of Thai massage. 

In 2017 Beth completed her first yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India the yoga capital of the world where she spent weeks meditating, self studying and completing 200 hours learning about all the limbs of yoga and concentrating in Hatha and Ashtanga style yoga. 

In 2018 she attended her second 200 hour of yoga teacher training in Tumbaco, Ecuador at Durga’s Tiger School of white tantra yoga and shamanism. 

In 2019 Beth completed 30 hours of Doula training.

In addition to her studies she also facilitates meditation groups as a sound healing practitioner. After attending a countless number of crystal bowl meditations, Beth experienced the profound power of vibrational sound healing which extremely impacted her life and led her to invest in a set of her own. She also coordinates Reiki shares at many locations in her local area.