We've been busy adding two new sections to our website. The Resources section provides a range of information on chronic pain in general and on some specific conditions. Because we all learn and engage with (health) information differently, we've included various types of information - websites, blogs, books, video clips, and some links to journal articles for those who like scientific evidence. The section will be continually added to and updated as new information comes t

There will be a small $5.00 price increase for massage from the beginning of 2018. The new pricing structure will be as follows: 30 minutes ......... $ 55.00 45 minutes ......... $ 75.00 60 minutes ......... $ 85.00 75 minutes ......... $105.00 90 minutes ......... $115.00 120 minutes ......... $145.00 Any vouchers purchased before 1st January 2018 will still be honoured at the price they were purchased at in 2017. Appointments booked in 2017 for 201

Starting to think about gift ideas for loved ones? We have a great range of gift ideas - from massage vouchers for various budgets, to shakti mats, wheat packs and massage balls. Lots to choose from! These smaller items can make great stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts. Massage vouchers - $50-$140 for 30 mins to 2 hours Shakti mats - $65.00 (Shakti light, Original and Shakti Advanced) Wheat packs - $15.00 in assorted colours, cotton fabric and kiwi made Massage balls -

Bookings for the past few weeks have been filling up ahead of time and at present there is close to a 3 week waiting time before being able get an appointment, longer for new client bookings. If you are wanting to book an appointment before Christmas (a mere 12 weeks away!), I strongly recommend booking in now before the Christmas rush goes crazy in the weeks leading up. #Christmas #massagebooking #massagetherapy #equilibriummassagetherapy

This October we turn 3 and to celebrate and thank all of our clients for supporting us over the past three years, we have a few special treats planned that we want to let you know about. We have teamed up with Island Bay Aromatherapist Weronika Rudnika from Shamama Therapy to produce an Equilibrium Balm especially for our clients. I met Weronika at the recent Massage New Zealand conference here in Wellington. She makes beautiful natural aromatherapy products that promote hea

Equilibrium Massage Therapy is excited to announce some great news for our clients who are Southern Cross members. As a Southern Cross Easy-claim provider we can now submit electronic claims for massage therapy on your behalf. If you are unsure if your policy covers massage therapy, you can contact Southern Cross directly to find out by calling 0800 800 181. All you need to do is bring your Southern Cross member card or membership details with you on the day of your appoint

My, how fast 12 months goes. This time last year I was still wrestling with assignments and case studies as the end of my Diploma in Sports & Massage Therapy approached. Since then client numbers have increased massively and business has grown. A website has been created with the ability to book online, other locations have been added, clinic hours have been extended and Equilibrium Massage Therapy has been contracted to provide onsite workplace massage at a busy primary c

The health benefits of saunas such as reducing muscle tension, increasing metabolic rate and assisting with the removal of metabolic waste from the body have been touted for a while. A number of studies have also looked at their effectiveness in other areas including reducing blood pressure and preventing the common cold. A New Zealand study conducted by Wellington pain specialist and researcher Giresh Kanji has looked at sauna use in treating tension headache and found tha

Welcome to the Equilibrium Massage Therapy blog. This will replace my quarterly emailed newsletter and will feature interesting articles I come across, updates on what's happening at Equilibrium Massage Therapy and other relevant bits and pieces I want to share with you. A great way to stay in the loop! Despite the cold weather I'm still busy, so if you are wanting an appointment it pays to book ahead as last minute bookings are not so easy to get now, particularly in Islan