Lisa K. Maloney, is a Holistic Healthcare Provider with a focus on Medical and Therapeutic massage.
She holds an Associate of Arts degree from the College of Staten Island (CSI)
and earned a place on the 1994-1995 Dolphin List for Academic and Athletic Excellence in the sport of Tennis.
She holds an Associates degree in Occupational Studies from the Swedish Institute of Applied Health Sciences
and is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), certified by the
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), and New York State Cosmetologist.
Additional Certifications:Comprehensive Orthopedic Assessment through the AMTA NY Chapter 15th Annual Convention,
Stone Thermotherapy Certification through the Stone Temple Institute: Stone Thermotherapy - Healing Stone Massage,
Personal Trainer Certification through the National Endurance & Sports Trainers Association,
Breast Massage for Health Certification,
Reiki: Usui Shiki Ryoho Level 1 in the Reiki Method of natural healing,
CPR and First Aid Certification.
She is certified as a Level I and Level II Medical Massage Therapist for cancer patients through the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Integrative Medicine Service.
Academic Program: The Swedish Institute has one of the most comprehensive massage therapy programs in the country in terms of curriculum hours, emphasis on therapeutic understanding, clinical training, and integration of Western and Eastern techniques.
Course of Study: Anatomy and
Physiology I & II, Clinical Internship I, II & III (includes CPR and First Aid),
Eastern Bodywork and Theory,
Myology and
Kinesiology,
Neurology,
Off-Site Internship I, II & III,
Palpation,
Pathology for the Massage Therapist I & II,
Applied Topics in Anatomy and Physiology,
Assessment of Soft Tissue Conditions,
Advanced Western Techniques and their Clinical Applications,
Stretching PNF and an
Introduction to Sports Massage,
Professional Development and Ethics I, II, III & IV, Swedish Massage I, II & III
Clinical internship: Therapeutic massage work with clients of all types, including elderly persons and athletes.
Clinical externship: Cadaver Viewings and Dissection, Ronald McDonald House, Columbia University Athletic Team and at the Cobble Hill center in Brooklyn for Alzheimer patient work.
Complementary Techniques: Introduction to Reflexology, Introduction to TuinaWestern Electives:
Introduction to Lymphatic Drainage Massage,
Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy,
Introduction to Polarity Therapy.
Complimentary Therapies: Enabled self-care and control, reduction of side effects and symptoms, strengthen body to maximize treatment, restore mobility, enhance well-being and quality of life. Relieve psychological stress, pain management, improve circulation, relieve of tension and headaches, provide relaxation techniques, and eliminate toxins from the body.
Professional Memberships:
American Massage Therapy Association - AMTA,
American Holistic Health Association - AHHA,
American Medical Massage Association - AMMA,
American Heart Association Heart Saver AED,
International Association of Oncology, Staten Island Colostomy Association.
Personal Memberships: the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution - DAR
The Wilderness Society,
Save Americas Wolves,
Defenders of Wildlife,
Best Friends Animal Society and
Audubon Birds & Science
Volunteer:Medical Reserve Corps for New York City's Health Preparedness team.
As part of its mission to safeguard the health of all New Yorkers, the NYC Health Department is
focused on emergency preparedness. The NYC
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a key component of that effort. MRC is a multidisciplinary group of volunteer health professionals who can be called to serve during a public health emergency.
Lisa provides Orthopedic Medical Massage and Spa Massage Services, Rehabilitative Personal Training, Canine Therapy and
Home Healthcare Products and Programs designed to aid clients well being.
Lisa is available for seminars on health awareness and related topics as well as hospital visitations (with the proper authorization).
She is deeply committed to helping people and is available on Staten Island during evenings and weekends by Referral or Appointment.
New York State massage therapists must display a current New York registration certificate which shows they are active, licensed practitioners.
Massage therapists must register every three years in order to practice in New York.
The practice of massage without a license is a criminal act punishable as a Class E Felony.
New York State defines massage therapists as "licensed health professionals who apply a variety of scientifically developed massage techniques to the soft tissue of the body to improve muscle tone and circulation. Massage therapists work to enhance well-being, reduce the physical and mental effects of stress and tension, prevent disease and restore health."
Massage therapists are required to maintain a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to those who seek their professional service. They are expected to acknowledge the limitations, precautions and contraindications for practice and refer clients to other health care professionals when client needs are outside the scope of practice of massage.