Alignment body work and massage in Whitianga is a fusion of therapeutic & relaxation techniques by utilising the knowledge of anatomy and physiology used in the context of sports massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, acupressure, aromatherapy & dry needling to support the body function and recovery.
30 Minutes $80 | 45 minutes $105 | 60 minutes $120 | 75 minutes $130 | 90 minutes $155
+$5 dry needling (any session length)
Relaxation / Therapeutic Massage • 30 /45 /60 / 75 /90 mins massage
Individually tailored treatment with respect to individual needs & culture, incorporating where needed: Karakia, Relaxation or therapeutic; neuromuscular/trigger point therapy, myofascial release, acupressure, cranio-sacral, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage or/& reflexology, depending on client needs. You can make this booking for any of the above, and we will assess what is best on the day of your appointment.
Sports Massage • 30 / 45 /60 / 75 or 90 minutes massage
Muscle energy techniques (MET), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), soft tissue treatment for pre-event, during training and post-event treatments, tailored short and long term with understanding of the key factors involved in muscle function, endurance and performance needs.
Myofascial Cupping • 30 /45 /60 / 75 or 90 minutes
Therapy in which a plastic suction cup is applied to the skin and used in a gliding motion or stationary an to draw and hold skin and superficial muscle tissue/fascia inside the cup on acupressure or tension points or areas affected by pain or muscle tightness cause by trigger points, drawing blood from vessels and into tissues, starting a positive inflammatory response, mobilising antibodies to the area to try to heal it. Usually, treatments are combined with massage.
Not suitable during pregnancy, for clients with a pacemaker or those undergoing cancer treatment.
Pregnancy Massage • 60 or 90 minutes
Designed to support the physiologic, structural, and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus. Various massage modalities, including Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular, movement, and acupressure, may be used to promote relaxation.
Dry Needling • 30/ 45/ 60 / 75 0r 90 minutes
Dry Needling (DN) is a technique whereby a sterile needle is inserted into the centre of a myofascial trigger point, or in scar tissue / connective tissue, increasing blood flow to the contracted muscle to relax by providing fresh oxygen and nutrients, as well as by flushing away any acidic chemicals. This, in turn, leads to the decompression of the local blood and nerve supply as well as changes in tissue structure.
Please note that Dry Needling is not Chinese acupuncture. Dry needling is a treatment NOT suitable for persons who have a fear of needles, communication difficulties or cognitive disabilities, an acute medical condition, a local infection or at an area with lymphedema.
*DN could have adverse effects that will be discussed with you before your appointment begins.
Hot Stones Massage • 60 / 90 minutes massage
Warm, flat volcanic basalt stones are used in flowing massage strokes. The heat from the rocks is very efficient at delivering heat to the soft tissue of the body and increasing relaxation by the delivery of heat, great for the cold months of the year.
Videos
The following short explanation & videos may help understand the different techniques used.