Massage Therapy for Rockaway, NJ

A town built around getting somewhere else

Rockaway sits on two big roads. Interstate 80 clips the borough’s northeast corner and U.S. Route 46 runs through its southern end, and Lakeland’s buses run along Main Street on their way to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. For anyone who commutes, the working week can start and finish in a seat, and the body tends to keep count.

Where the hours in the seat settle

Long spells sitting still, whether at the wheel or by a bus window, can leave the neck stiff, the shoulders up around the ears and the lower back and hips tight. A massage can help ease that kind of muscle tension. Tell your therapist how you travel and how long for, and the session is planned around it.

Choosing the hour

• Swedish massage, 60 or 90 minutes. Long, flowing strokes and gentle pressure for a full-body reset at the end of a long week.
• Deep tissue massage, 60 or 90 minutes. Slower, firmer work on deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, for tension that has been building for a while.
• Lymphatic drainage, 60 minutes. A gentle, rhythmic technique that may help reduce swelling and support recovery after surgery.

Add-ons for a commuter’s body

Each add-on costs extra and is worked into the same appointment.

• Trigger point therapy (30 minutes) for stubborn knots, such as the one between the shoulder blades.
• Scalp massage, a craniosacral technique for the head, neck and spine.
• Hot stone therapy, which warms tight muscles so they let go more easily.
• Reflexology, pressure applied to points on the feet.
• Reiki or CBD oil for a quieter hour.

Your therapist

Sessions are given by Maryann Constantino, LMT, the practice’s licensed massage therapist, who listens first and adjusts pressure as she goes. Before you lie down, mention any injury, medical condition or recent surgery.

If it is more than stiffness

Montville MedSpa & Pain Center is also a physician-led pain center, founded by Dr. Donna D’Alessio, MD, board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. When an ache keeps coming back, massage can be planned together with pain management care where that is appropriate.

The drive over

From Rockaway, get on I-80 eastbound at Exit 37, change to I-287 north and leave at Main Road in Towaco for our office at 624. Allow about 20 minutes without traffic for roughly 14 miles, and an easy run home afterwards.

Rockaway clients ask

Can I book online? Yes, through the practice’s online booking page, at any hour.

What should I avoid beforehand? A large meal just before the session. Wear something comfortable and arrive a few minutes early.

Is there an evening slot after the commute? On Tuesdays the office is open until 7 pm, and on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm.

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