Massage Envy . . . New Location on 441 in the Whole Foods Plaza in Wellington
By Krista Martinelli
Massage Envy is one of the fastest growing franchises in the country for a reason – they know how to make people happy and take away their aches and pains. I was lucky to be one of the first customers in their brand new location in the Whole Foods Plaza in Wellington. My massage therapist Lindsey asked if I had any “problem areas” before beginning. “Nope,” I said mistakenly, not aware of the knots in my back and the tightness in my arms, caused by too much typing at the computer. Very quickly I realized that there were “problem areas,” and Lindsey was addressing all of them, releasing all of the tension in my body. It was a heavenly, relaxing experience, followed by one of their new add-on services, a foot scrub. I loved the lavender sugar foot scrub therapy, which is $10 add-on with any massage, well worth it.
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In talking to owners Bob Klubek and Josie Kern, along with their son Kevin Kern, I find out that they were not necessarily aiming to open a second location – but they had to do it out of necessity. “We were overbooked in our first location, so the corporate office asked us to,” says Bob Klubek. Their first location in the Costco plaza on Southern Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach is the busiest Massage Envy spot in South Florida. Even though they are open seven days a week, they still had to turn away appointments, so it was time to expand. Massage Envy now has over 1,100 locations in the United States and Canada, continuing to grow.
The new Wellington location, which just opened in January, offers thirteen massage rooms, and each room is equipped for both massages and facials. “A lot of our clients like to do a massage, followed by a facial,” explains Josie Kern. It’s a nicer experience for the client to “stay put” after the massage, so they decided to equip each room for both services.
One of the things people love about Massage Envy is their annual subscription option, where you can “belong” and then can get massages for just $39 an hour. Also, there are a variety of massages to choose from, all at the same price. Normally, the first-time massage special is $49 and the first-time facial is $59. But check our “AW Coupons” page to print coupons for $10 OFF both of these (at the new Wellington location only). See “” for other specials at Massage Envy too.
Here’s the list of services offered by Massage Envy, thanks to their talented team of professionals.
· Deep-tissue
· Swedish
· Hot Stone
· Pregnancy
· Couples
· Reflexology
· 90-minute or two-hour massage
· Myofascial release
· Trigger point therapy
· Sports
· Craniosacral therapy
· Acupressure
· Reiki (energy)
· Lymphatic drainage
· Also specializing in minors, geriatric, bilingual and injury massage
· Add-on specials include – deep heat, aromatherapy and the (new) sugar foot scrub.
A couple of years ago Massage Envy added facials to their list of offerings. They relied upon the help of world-renowned dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad. Murad’s facial formulas are able to rapidly resolve specific skin concerns while supporting overall skin health. We had the chance to talk to Eva Habib, esthetician at the new Wellington location. She explains that every Massage Envy esthetician is trained by the Murad company. Murad makes skin-care easy with a color-coded system, depending on your type of skin. There are four main Murad facials available: Sensitive Skin, Anti-Aging, Environmental Shield Vitamin C and Clarifying Enzyme Acne (for teens and adults with problem skin).
A good daily facial routine that she recommends is – Step 1. Cleanse and tone, Step 2. Treat and Repair (with masks, serums and/or lighteners) and Step 3. Hydrate and Protect. By following good morning and evening routines, you can be well on your way to a balanced, more youthful looking skin.
One of the secrets to the success of Massage Envy is their amazing staff. “We train staff very well here,” explains Josie Kern. “It’s customer service from the moment someone walks in our door.” They have thirteen massage therapists and five facial estheticians at the new Wellington location, all trained by their corporate office and working with the same basic methods.
If you’ve never had a massage before, don’t hesitate to consult them first regarding which type of massage or facial is right for you. You can also specify if you’re more comfortable with a male or female massage therapist. During the massage, you can (and should) ask your massage therapist to use more or less pressure, depending on your level of comfort. I loved my massage and found that the massage therapist asked questions and informed me just enough, but not too much to be disruptive, about my level of comfort.
The Kern family, owners of both the Royal Palm Beach and Wellington Massage Envy locations, is pleased to be part of this growing business and working in a service that makes their clients so happy. Josie Kern and Bob Klubek have four sons – David, Jerome, Kevin and Michael Kern. Jerome and Michael are Regional Directors for Massage Envy while Kevin (also a golf pro) helps to run the two local Massage Envy stores. Meanwhile David, who works with car insurance, plans to get more involved in Massage Envy in the near future. They are a multi-talented family. Jerome Kern also helped to found Orange Theory, a popular fitness gym.
To purchase a Valentine’s gift certificate, call Massage Envy in at (561) 692-7777 or Massage Envy in at (561) . They do offer couples’ massages. Also see our “AW Coupons” page on AroundWellington.com for grand opening specials at the Wellington location for the month of February. Also watch for our Massage Envy gift certificate contests on AroundWellington.com, approximately once a month, for your chance to win!
Massage Envy, Wellington
2615 State Rd 7 # 500
Located in the Whole Foods plaza,
Next to My Community Pharmacy
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 692-7777
Massage Envy, Royal Palm Beach
11021 Southern Blvd. # 100
Located in the Southern Palms Shopping Center,
Next to Costco
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 422-8889