Shore town vitality, under the light
A historic riverside borough deserves a modern kind of care. Step into our FDA-cleared NovoTHOR® bed for premium, whole-body red light therapy — rejuvenation for Ocean Gate, a short drive away in Howell.
A century of small-town character, met with modern science
Since 1918, Ocean Gate has kept its riverside charm — the boardwalk along the Toms River, the beach, the historic piers, and a tight-knit community that turns out for every seasonal event. Life here moves with the water. Red light therapy simply helps your body keep up.
Photobiomodulation delivers therapeutic red and near-infrared wavelengths deep into your tissue, where they energize the mitochondria in your cells. It is drug-free, non-invasive, and evidence-based — genuine support for recovery and wellness, never a cure or a guarantee.
Ocean Gate itself is primarily residential, without large fitness centers inside the borough. Residents already look to neighboring towns like Bayville and Beachwood for gyms, yoga studios, and health food stores, and are served by local medical practices close to home. Making a short trip for something genuinely worth the drive is simply how wellness works here — and a whole-body light bed is not equipment you will find on a shelf at home.
Why Ocean Gate steps into the NovoTHOR®
Three reasons this borough makes the short trip to Howell.
Relief from everyday aches
Reduced inflammation and improved circulation for the wear and tear of an active shore-town life.
Learn moreRecovery after the outdoors
Support for muscles and joints after time on the boardwalk, the pier, and the bay.
Learn moreDeeper, calmer rest
Red light may help regulate circadian rhythm to support more restorative sleep.
Learn moreInside the bed
The NovoTHOR® is a full-length pod, not a handheld panel. You lie back, the light comes on, and both therapeutic wavelengths reach your entire body at once — shoulders, back, hips, knees, all of it, in a single session rather than one area at a time.
Nothing is required of you beforehand. There is no preparation, no fasting, and no recovery period. We simply ask that you wear minimal clothing so the light can reach as much skin as possible. When the session ends you step out and carry on — back to the boardwalk, the pier, or a quiet evening at home.
What we will always tell you plainly
Red light therapy is evidence-based support for recovery and wellness. It is not a cure, and we do not promise outcomes. Effects accumulate across repeated sessions rather than arriving in a single visit, and they vary from person to person. Side effects are minimal, though some people notice temporary warmth or mild fatigue afterward.
It is also not right for everyone. If you are pregnant, taking photosensitizing medication, or managing a serious medical condition, speak with your physician before booking. Ocean Gate residents are well served by local medical practices for exactly that kind of conversation.
Single sessions are available with no membership and no long-term commitment.
Where the water meets the town
The Ocean Gate landmarks that shape daily life here.
Ocean Gate Boardwalk
A scenic boardwalk along the Toms River, popular for walking, fishing, and community events.
Ocean Gate Beach
A family-friendly bay beach for swimming, sunbathing, and summer recreation.
Wildwood Avenue Pier
A historic pier extending into the Toms River, known for fishing and panoramic water views.
Ocean Gate Municipal Building
The central hub for local government and community services in the borough.
We also welcome neighbors from Bayville, Beachwood, Pine Beach, Island Heights, and Berkeley Township — see every area we serve .
Find the light in Howell
A short, straightforward drive inland from Ocean Gate. We’re in Cherry Tree Plaza on Route 9 South, with free parking on-site.
Cherry Tree Plaza, 2350 Route 9 SouthHowell, NJ 07731 Get directions
Reserve your first session
One premium NovoTHOR® session, no membership. Experience Ocean Gate wellness, elevated.
Book online (732) 702-1136