City Massage Therapy
Our massage team specialise in treating sporting or work related injuries, trigger point pain, and muscle tension. We help you relax, and massage is great for reducing stress. We have specialists in pregnancy massage, helping the body to adjust to postural changes, relieve pain/strain and reduce minor fluid retention.
Technique and Benefits
Therapeutic Massage eases muscle tension and pain, while increasing flexibility and mobility. An increase in circulation brings more oxygen to body tissues for increased health. Even long term muscle tightness, joint dysfunction and postural strain can be improved with regular massage.
We can help with: headache and migraine, period pain, sinus pain, rotator cuff issues/frozen shoulder, neck pain, lower back and mid back pain, restless legs, hip and groin pain, calf tightness and achilles tendon issues. We are trained to help with home based exercises.
Technique and Benefits
Therapeutic Massage eases muscle tension and pain, while increasing flexibility and mobility. An increase in circulation brings more oxygen to body tissues for increased health. Even long term muscle tightness, joint dysfunction and postural strain can be improved with regular massage.
We can help with: headache and migraine, period pain, sinus pain, rotator cuff issues/frozen shoulder, neck pain, lower back and mid back pain, restless legs, hip and groin pain, calf tightness and achilles tendon issues. We are trained to help with home based exercises.
All of our therapists are Massage New Zealand Registered. We provide clinical massage therapy treatment including Sports, Pregnancy, Remedial, and Relaxation.
Massage therapy could be said to date back as far as the existence of humankind given that touch is elemental and instinctive to us. For centuries we have been rubbing aching muscles, stroking the backs of our children to soothe them and holding each others hands. Massage is probably the oldest form of medical treatment and has been used throughout history by all cultures. The earliest written material regarding massage appears in a Chinese book dating about 2700BC in which "Stroking with the palm of the hand is advocated to alleviate the symptoms of a number of ailments.
Massage, as it is practised today, improves circulation, relaxes muscles and speeds up the elimination of waste products by stimulating the lymphatic system. Massage affects both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, reducing the symptoms that cause negative sensory input and increasing positive input. It is an excellent complement to other medical treatments and a powerful means of maintaining a sense of wellbeing. Massage involves the systematic application of a variety of strokes including stroking, kneading, pressing and 'tapping' the soft tissue of the body.
Remedial massage involves the use of a more extensive range of techniques including friction and transverse stroking techniques to address fibrous adhesions or adhesions between ligaments and tendons, or muscles and bones, by literally pulling the adhesive bond apart. Massage is also able to stretch localised area of tissue not easily stretched on its own.
All these techniques are an effective means of breaking down what are commonly referred to as 'knots' in the body's tissue, and by doing so, free muscles to function without impediment. Massage is also hugely beneficial on physical, emotional and psychological levels, providing a calming respite from the rigours of daily life and an opportunity to explore and affirm the connection between mind, body and spirit.
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Massage therapy could be said to date back as far as the existence of humankind given that touch is elemental and instinctive to us. For centuries we have been rubbing aching muscles, stroking the backs of our children to soothe them and holding each others hands. Massage is probably the oldest form of medical treatment and has been used throughout history by all cultures. The earliest written material regarding massage appears in a Chinese book dating about 2700BC in which "Stroking with the palm of the hand is advocated to alleviate the symptoms of a number of ailments.
Massage, as it is practised today, improves circulation, relaxes muscles and speeds up the elimination of waste products by stimulating the lymphatic system. Massage affects both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, reducing the symptoms that cause negative sensory input and increasing positive input. It is an excellent complement to other medical treatments and a powerful means of maintaining a sense of wellbeing. Massage involves the systematic application of a variety of strokes including stroking, kneading, pressing and 'tapping' the soft tissue of the body.
Remedial massage involves the use of a more extensive range of techniques including friction and transverse stroking techniques to address fibrous adhesions or adhesions between ligaments and tendons, or muscles and bones, by literally pulling the adhesive bond apart. Massage is also able to stretch localised area of tissue not easily stretched on its own.
All these techniques are an effective means of breaking down what are commonly referred to as 'knots' in the body's tissue, and by doing so, free muscles to function without impediment. Massage is also hugely beneficial on physical, emotional and psychological levels, providing a calming respite from the rigours of daily life and an opportunity to explore and affirm the connection between mind, body and spirit.
For more information, please visit our Links page.
Remedial, Sports, Pregnancy and Relaxation Massage
Deborah Harris BTSM (Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage), Registered Massage Therapist
Deborah has over sixteen years of experience in massage therapy and now organises City Massage at City Osteopaths Healthcare. After gaining her Diploma in 2003, Deborah worked in NZ and the UK for boutique massage clinics and gained further experience providing corporate on-site chair massage. In 2006 Deborah gained her Bachelor Degree of Therapeutic and Sports Massage, at the Southern Institute of Technology NZ.
Deborah's treatment focus is guided by the needs and goals of her clients. Her toolbox includes skills in relaxation and therapeutic massage, hot stone therapy, sports massage, postural assessment, neuromuscular therapy and trigger point release, myofascial release, and assisted stretching. Deborah is building her skills in dry needling (release of trigger points and muscle tension by inserting an acupuncture needle into the muscle )
She loves to treat longstanding soft tissue/muscle discomfort and pain, and finds that trigger point therapy along with education about posture and movement, diaphragmatic breath, strengthening and stretching really helps her clients. Deborah ensures that you can unwind and relax even when receiving very effective deep tissue treatments.
Deborah will be away on Maternity leave from 1st February 2019 till October or November 2019. Becky Littlewood is available to treat Deborah's clients during this time, and Deborah and Becky will endeavour to make the transition from one therapist to another as smooth as possible. Becky will be available for appointments Monday 9 - 1, Wednesday morning and afternoon, and Friday 9 - 1. please book your appointments with Becky through our reception team by calling 04 4991439. (Also please see Becky's bio below).
Deborah has over sixteen years of experience in massage therapy and now organises City Massage at City Osteopaths Healthcare. After gaining her Diploma in 2003, Deborah worked in NZ and the UK for boutique massage clinics and gained further experience providing corporate on-site chair massage. In 2006 Deborah gained her Bachelor Degree of Therapeutic and Sports Massage, at the Southern Institute of Technology NZ.
Deborah's treatment focus is guided by the needs and goals of her clients. Her toolbox includes skills in relaxation and therapeutic massage, hot stone therapy, sports massage, postural assessment, neuromuscular therapy and trigger point release, myofascial release, and assisted stretching. Deborah is building her skills in dry needling (release of trigger points and muscle tension by inserting an acupuncture needle into the muscle )
She loves to treat longstanding soft tissue/muscle discomfort and pain, and finds that trigger point therapy along with education about posture and movement, diaphragmatic breath, strengthening and stretching really helps her clients. Deborah ensures that you can unwind and relax even when receiving very effective deep tissue treatments.
Deborah will be away on Maternity leave from 1st February 2019 till October or November 2019. Becky Littlewood is available to treat Deborah's clients during this time, and Deborah and Becky will endeavour to make the transition from one therapist to another as smooth as possible. Becky will be available for appointments Monday 9 - 1, Wednesday morning and afternoon, and Friday 9 - 1. please book your appointments with Becky through our reception team by calling 04 4991439. (Also please see Becky's bio below).
Nicola Spiers (Nikki) Remedial/Sports/Relaxation/Pregnancy - NZMA qualified Massage Therapist. Nat Cert Exercise Science C.I.T 1999 -NZQA. Nat Therapeutic Cert & Sports Cert/Reflexology NZQA. Registered Massage Therapist.
Nikki has worked in many environments during her time as a practitioner, in the past working with physiotherapists at Proactive Rehab, various gyms and PT Studios like Les Mills, on the massage team for the All Blacks & Hurricanes, Phoenix Soccer, sporting events, workplace and mobile massage.
Her treatment approach is intuitive & holistic. She listens to the needs of her clients, emotionally and physically renewing their energy, working to give them the tools for a more enjoyable life.
Nikki’s background is in Therapeutic, Sports, Relaxation, Rehabilitation, Pregnancy, Trigger-point, Myo-fascial Release and Reflexology Massage. She is also trained and experienced in Exercise Programming, Motivational Workouts and Wellness Coaching Sessions.
With over twenty years of wellness and massage therapy experience, Nikki’s skills are very helpful for improving her clients Health.
Nikki has worked in many environments during her time as a practitioner, in the past working with physiotherapists at Proactive Rehab, various gyms and PT Studios like Les Mills, on the massage team for the All Blacks & Hurricanes, Phoenix Soccer, sporting events, workplace and mobile massage.
Her treatment approach is intuitive & holistic. She listens to the needs of her clients, emotionally and physically renewing their energy, working to give them the tools for a more enjoyable life.
Nikki’s background is in Therapeutic, Sports, Relaxation, Rehabilitation, Pregnancy, Trigger-point, Myo-fascial Release and Reflexology Massage. She is also trained and experienced in Exercise Programming, Motivational Workouts and Wellness Coaching Sessions.
With over twenty years of wellness and massage therapy experience, Nikki’s skills are very helpful for improving her clients Health.
Reuben Friedlander Dip. Sport (Exercise Prescription), BHlths (Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy).
Registered Massage Therapist
Reuben has worked in the health industry for over 18 years. He originally studied sports science and graduated in 2003 with a Diploma in Sport (Exercise Prescription) and has worked in fitness centres in Wellington over the last twelve years. Reuben has graduated from the New Zealand College of Massage Therapy with two Diplomas in Health Science (in Therapeutic Massage and Massage and Sports Therapy). He has also completed his Bachelor Degree in Health Studies with Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy from the NZ College of Massage.
Reuben has a particular interest in working with sporting and active people. His background in sport and fitness helps him to understand anatomy, movement and posture.
His primary focus is sports massage, injury rehab, improving health, pain reduction and postural correction. Reuben is also trained in both Rigid Taping and Kinesiotaping, to assist injury recovery.
He has recently written an article on "How to get and keep moving as you age and how you can be helped with massage therapy and specific exercise therapy".
Registered Massage Therapist
Reuben has worked in the health industry for over 18 years. He originally studied sports science and graduated in 2003 with a Diploma in Sport (Exercise Prescription) and has worked in fitness centres in Wellington over the last twelve years. Reuben has graduated from the New Zealand College of Massage Therapy with two Diplomas in Health Science (in Therapeutic Massage and Massage and Sports Therapy). He has also completed his Bachelor Degree in Health Studies with Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy from the NZ College of Massage.
Reuben has a particular interest in working with sporting and active people. His background in sport and fitness helps him to understand anatomy, movement and posture.
His primary focus is sports massage, injury rehab, improving health, pain reduction and postural correction. Reuben is also trained in both Rigid Taping and Kinesiotaping, to assist injury recovery.
He has recently written an article on "How to get and keep moving as you age and how you can be helped with massage therapy and specific exercise therapy".
Becky Littlewood Dip.HealthSci (Therapeutic Massage) and (Massage & Sports Therapy), Prenatal Massage Level One, Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, Registered Massage
Therapist
Our Massage therapist Becky will be providing Maternity Cover for Deborah Harris from February to October 2019.
Becky is passionate about helping people reduce pain, tension and stress in the body. She provides relaxation, deep tissue, remedial, sports, pregnancy and postpartum massage/postpartum exercise rehabilitation.
Becky studied massage through the New Zealand College of Massage and has experience treating a wide variety of people with a wide variety of presentations.
Becky works a lot with myofascial release techniques to reduce and remove soft tissue restrictions, pain and tension and to create space within the body to promote better posture and easier movement.
Postural assessments and strength/length muscle testing help Becky to ascertain the needs of her clients, enabling her to create a targeted treatment plan that will help reduce pain and tension. Becky uses deep tissue massage, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, joint mobilisation, muscle energy technique (MET) and relaxation massage techniques.
Pregnancy massage can reduce stress levels, improve birth outcomes and increase well-being for mother and baby. Postpartum massage can assist with recovery from labour, reduce the aches and pains associated with breastfeeding, promote rest and restoration, and release pregnancy related postural adaptations in the body. Postpartum exercises gently strengthen the core and pelvic floor.
Softening c-section scar-tissue can reduce long-term effects of c-sections, ensuring that the abdominal muscles can function well and support core strength.
Therapist
Our Massage therapist Becky will be providing Maternity Cover for Deborah Harris from February to October 2019.
Becky is passionate about helping people reduce pain, tension and stress in the body. She provides relaxation, deep tissue, remedial, sports, pregnancy and postpartum massage/postpartum exercise rehabilitation.
Becky studied massage through the New Zealand College of Massage and has experience treating a wide variety of people with a wide variety of presentations.
Becky works a lot with myofascial release techniques to reduce and remove soft tissue restrictions, pain and tension and to create space within the body to promote better posture and easier movement.
Postural assessments and strength/length muscle testing help Becky to ascertain the needs of her clients, enabling her to create a targeted treatment plan that will help reduce pain and tension. Becky uses deep tissue massage, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, joint mobilisation, muscle energy technique (MET) and relaxation massage techniques.
Pregnancy massage can reduce stress levels, improve birth outcomes and increase well-being for mother and baby. Postpartum massage can assist with recovery from labour, reduce the aches and pains associated with breastfeeding, promote rest and restoration, and release pregnancy related postural adaptations in the body. Postpartum exercises gently strengthen the core and pelvic floor.
Softening c-section scar-tissue can reduce long-term effects of c-sections, ensuring that the abdominal muscles can function well and support core strength.
Tuina traditional Chinese Massage
Sharlene McInnes Dip. Tuina, Dip. Acupuncture, Tuina-Chinese Massage
Sharlene qualified as an acupuncturist and Tuina massage therapist at the New Zealand School of Acupuncture. She describes herself as a down-to earth practitioner whose passion lies in medicine. Over the years her focus has been directed more towards complementary medicine. Her treatments cater to your individual needs. She is able to treat a wide variety of ailments or simply provide regular maintenance treatments for optimal health & wellbeing.
Sharleen has her own website also: http://www.happybodyacupuncture.co.nz/
Sharlene qualified as an acupuncturist and Tuina massage therapist at the New Zealand School of Acupuncture. She describes herself as a down-to earth practitioner whose passion lies in medicine. Over the years her focus has been directed more towards complementary medicine. Her treatments cater to your individual needs. She is able to treat a wide variety of ailments or simply provide regular maintenance treatments for optimal health & wellbeing.
Sharleen has her own website also: http://www.happybodyacupuncture.co.nz/
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Testimonials About City Massage Therapy
"Becky is very professional, friendly, and easy to talk too. She's particularly good at looking at the whole picture, and she does extra research to find solutions. Through her massage therapy, Becky's massages have reduced my need for pain medication." D. Wellington
"Nicola has been my Massage Therapist for the last 10 years, she’s been amazing with the mix of massage she’s used with me, and it has kept my body working and feeling great! She has helped heal my injuries fast and kept my stress levels down.
Highly recommend her."
Roger Hanson (Director) H&H Electrical LTD
Highly recommend her."
Roger Hanson (Director) H&H Electrical LTD
"Deborah is a skilled masseuse and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended!" - Jules, Wellington.
"As an osteopath, I really appreciate a skilled massage therapist who knows her anatomy, has great hands and can work at varying levels for different patients. Deb is one of those treasures and I am able to refer my patients to her with complete confidence that she will cover the right areas in the right in the way to get results and yet leave the patient feeling very relaxed and balanced". - M.Young, Reg. Osteopath, Wellington
M.Mallett wrote:
"I have been having neuromuscular massage therapy from Kerry for the last few months, after suffering from chronic neck pain and stiffness.
The pain in my neck and back has decreased significantly after massage treatments. Kerry has also recommended stretching and strengthening exercises to assist with correcting my posture and my overall recovery.
With all the extra advice Kerry has given me I feel I have learnt a lot about my body and can often stretch out any stiffness or pain that occurs".
R.Harrison wrote:
"Kerry has been gradually unlocking my neck/shoulders/back and hip. It’s only through her skill and determination that we are freeing up what has been stuck and sore for ages.
Would highly recommend Kerry to you - a wonderful massage therapist and a font of knowledge to help everyone."
