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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.

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.

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

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