Body Restoration

Body Restoration Qualified Registered Massage Therapists
Treating the system, not just the symptoms! Remedial and Wellness Massage Therapy

08/02/2026

Loving being in pain during a massage is not a flex.
It gives me the ick. I said what I said.

“Deep tissue” doesn’t mean brutal, and pain doesn’t equal effective treatment. You can access deep layers of tissue without hurting someone and in many cases, too much pain just sends the nervous system into full “nope” mode. If you’re clawing on the table getting through a massage, just remember guarded tissue doesn’t fully release…

Effective work feels intentional, safe, and specific not like you survived something.
Your body isn’t impressed by suffering, sorry 💅 So let’s throw “no pain, no gain out” the window.

04/02/2026

✨ Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish. ✨
It’s maintenance.
It’s regulation.
It’s you keeping the wheels on so you don’t run on empty.

02/02/2026

Each session is guided by education, clinical training, and ongoing learning 🤓 not routines or guesswork.
We assess, listen, adapt, and choose techniques based on your body, your history, and your goals.

Yes, it can feel relaxing.
Yes, it can feel restorative.
But underneath that is a strong foundation of anatomy, physiology, and clinical reasoning.

Because when you understand the body, you can work with it and not just on it.

27/01/2026

“So… what kind of massage do you do?” 🤔

It’s not relaxation.
It’s not “deep tissue” pain or sports massage.
It’s not a routine.
And no, we can’t promise we’ll do the same thing twice 😅

We’re clinical remedial massage therapists. We are not a modality but more like the chef. We use different techniques and tools, change it up with trigger point therapy to fascial release with a hint of neuromuscular therapy. Which basically means we listen to your body, not a script. 🙌🏻😎
We assess, adapt, change direction mid-session, and use whatever tools, techniques, and weird-and-wonderful fascia wizardry your body needs that day to create real change.

Every session is custom.
Every body is different.
And yes… we’re very bad at fitting into neat little boxes 📦❌

Think less “cookie-cutter massage”
More “body-specific, goal-driven, fascia-informed problem solving.”

Hard to explain.
Easy to feel 😉

26/01/2026

Just a reminder ✨🤗
You don’t have to come every week.
You don’t have to be “consistent enough.”
You don’t fall off our radar if life gets busy.

Bodies change.
Priorities change.
Capacity changes.

If you come once a month, once a year, or disappear for a bit, you’re still our client.
You’re always welcome back. No guilt. No pressure. No lectures 😌

Clinical care isn’t about locking you into a routine.
It’s about meeting you where you’re at when you’re ready.

Your body. Your timing. We’re here when you need us 🤍

20/01/2026

Hi, I’m Carina 🌸🙋🏻‍♀️

Clinical Remedial massage therapist and founder of Body Restoration.

I work with people who move, people in pain, and people who feel a bit stuck in their bodies, using calm, fascia-focused, evidence-informed care. I’m especially drawn to chronic and persistent pain, where things aren’t straightforward and listening matters just as much as technique.

I’m a science, fascia, and research nerd currently finishing my massage degree (nearly there!). Exploring new research or topics is definitely a hobby for me rather than a job.

I’m deeply passionate about advocating for higher standards and better recognition within the massage industry across Aotearoa. I was voted in as Co-Chair for Massage Aotearoa New Zealand (MANZ), which is our professional association as an industry, hoping to be part of the change! I also facilitate a local massage group of amazing therapist that meet up to share and inspire each other.

Sessions with me are thoughtful, unrushed, and shaped around what your body can handle on the day. I have a strong focus on the nervous system and getting you into a parasympathetic state. Currently my books are full till April and I only take on new clients by referral. I do have a hard copy wait list that follows me around for any appointments that open up due to cancellations, if you want to be on there send me a message.

18/01/2026

Body Restoration takes a clinical, fascia-focused approach rather than relying on routines or pressure for pressure’s sake.

Every treatment is guided by assessment, tissue response, and your body’s capacity on the day.
It’s thoughtful, intelligent hands-on care that prioritises safety, adaptation, and long-term resilience.

14/01/2026

Jumping on the trend because it’s so accurate! 😂✨

11/01/2026

✨ Friendly Reminder ✨
A little heads up about around bookings and cancellations 💆

Please take 30 seconds to read the booking policy when you sign your medical form so we can keep things smooth, fair and stressfree for everyone.

Life happens, emergencies happen and I’m human about it but late cancellations and no-shows do affect small business.

08/01/2026

Lots of new clients in the new year! Lots of new referrals and lots of people who don’t know how we work. 🤓🙌🏻

We are not just massage, we are clinical reasoning detectives. For us to create the most effective plan to achieve your goals and get longer lasting results we need to know what is going on for you and how your body is moving or holding tension to accommodate injury’s, imbalances ect.

You are a whole moving unit not just an arm, knee or neck that works separately. We treat the system. Not just the symptoms.

07/01/2026

You know when you know 🤭😂

06/01/2026

Updating our hours! ✨

Address

105/1 Lever Street
Ahuriri
4110

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+64279614990

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