Whanganui Wellbeing
Therapeutic Swedish Massage
“Feel freer in your own body”
For pain relief, muscle relaxation, and lymphatic activation
Massage doesn’t have to be painful. Swedish Massage is a deep and effective style that works by relaxing the nervous system, warming and lengthening muscles, before applying the right amount of pressure to release held tension.
After a Swedish Massage there is a sense of lightness and relaxation. Pain and tightness caused by held tension is released allowing you to feel freer in your own body. Once you’ve felt it, you can get back to it – begin retraining your mind and body to allow that sense of calm and ease to be your everyday with Swedish Massage.
Accessible ~ professional ~ effective
Joe Thompson trained in Swedish Massage while studying at the University of Edinburgh in 2010-11. Since then he has worked one-on-one with hundreds of clients, taught introductory massage workshops around the globe, as well as designing and running massage short courses.
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Now settled in Whanganui, he runs a part-time massage practice from Self-Care Counselling (37 Stewart Street, Aramoho) as well as doing home-visits if requested.
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His style is deep muscle work with oil, with a focus on relieving muscle tension for pain and stress relief, and activating the lymphatic system, harnessing the body’s own systems to clear toxins that have built up, leaving you feeling revitalised, and free to live fully in your own body.
1 Hour
Full Body
If your muscles need some kneading, or your mind is cluttered up with tension, this option is a great all rounder and can be useful to identify areas that need deeper attention.
75
nzd
Options:
✓Olive or coconut based massage oils
✓Initial consultation and aftercare
✓Buy five for five off ($70 per session)
1.5 Hour
Full Body
For the full reset and revitalise experience this is the best option. Recommended for those that are already acquainted with Joe’s massage style. The extra half hour enables maximum relaxation and deep muscle work over more areas of the body
105
nzd
Options:
✓Olive or coconut based massage oils
✓Initial consultation and aftercare
✓Buy five for five off ($100 per session)
45 min
Head Massage
Indian Head Massage (IHM) inspired techniques to power down your brain, relieve headaches, and relax the tension held in your facial muscles.
55
nzd
Options:
✓No massage oils needed
✓Initial consultation and aftercare
✓Buy five for five off ($50 per session)
Home Visit
If you have access issues or just feel more comfortable in your own space, we can come to you. Lower cost available if you have your own massage table and linen.
125
nzd
Options:
✓Olive or coconut based massage oils
✓Initial consultation and aftercare
✓Buy five for five off ($120 per session)
As a rock climber, I work my body to extremes, and know the value of regular “reset” through massage. If I’m getting a massage every couple of weeks, life is good.
Joe at Kawakawa Bay, Taupō
Testimonials:
Peer reference:
Amy De Reuiter, Massage Professional and Zero Balance Bodyworker:
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“I endorse this massage. Joe is a talented professional bodyworker with many years of experience and y’all should take advantage of his availability.”
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Peer reference:
Elza Van Boxel, Massage Professional and Bodyworker:
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“I’ve swapped massage with Joe. He has wonderful healing hands. Can recommend”
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Client reference:
V. Radich:
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“Would definitely recommend! He really knows how to feel into, and put energy into, the tight crunchy spots that need the most support while also making you feel safe and comfortable”