Open Palm Studios

07/02/2026

🌱 As we quietly soft launch our MMA gym this Monday the 9th of February, the world's worst kept secret, we invite you all to join the journey with us and help shape our space into something special. We believe a strong focus on digging deep foundational knowledge and skills, consistency of hard work and sacrifice, and a strong code of conduct mixed with the help of like minded seekers of knowledge, anything is possible. 🌟

In Christchurch, martial arts have always had a large hub of talent, and we aspire to stand alongside the preestablished giants, integrating our offering into the greater whole and prioritizing the art over commercialization and ego. ✊️

Please note that this is just the soft launch—expect more promotional information, the date of a grand opening day, and more updates soon.
All are invited to join us at this foundational stage and help set the scene for the vision we can all share. 🌟

06/02/2026

This is something that we often hear at the end I of our sessions with clients.
It’s easy to go by every day holding effort and tension in your body, and not notice it until it’s eased, or even gone!
Massage can give the body enough “pause” for the body to realise it is safe to relax!

30/01/2026

Many people delay booking in until they think their tension is severe enough to justify it.
In reality, the body often holds the same areas under stress because they’ve become familiar “holding patterns”.

Massage supports the nervous system to step out of those patterns — even before things reach burnout.
Preventative care is definitely still care!

Dm, text us on 027-961-4193, or email: openpalmtherapy@gmail.com
🎍🌿

21/01/2026

🫩 Many people don’t notice how much tension they’re holding until the body starts sending out small signals.
Clenching, holding and a general “heaviness” in your body are all habits of stress, fatigue and long periods of “holding out/pushing through”. 😬

Massage is not about “fixing a broken body” but helping to assist in decreasing muscle tension, and giving the nervous system a chance to reset.
If this post seems to hit too close, or sounds familiar, consider it your cue! 💫💪
Book in via DM, email or text. 📱

openpalmtherapy@gmail.com
027-961-4193

16/01/2026

11/01/2026

✨If you’ve been thinking about booking in a massage, consider this your sign to do so!💫
Dm us through here, or facebook messenger, or give us a text to book in. 🤗
We have limited spaces for this week so make sure you book in soon!

04/01/2026

🤓 Some of you are back into work full steam ahead for the year, so it’s a great time to set goals or “ideals” for your body, to maintain self care!
Jerry’s goal is to increase his cardiovascular output! 💨
Ro’s goal is to increase her core and leg strength so she can keep up with a mobile baby 😂

Comment down below what your goal(s) is/are, to keep each other motivated!

02/01/2026

🎍🎉Happy New Year everyone! 🎉🎍
We are back in full swing and are looking forward to facilitating healthy habits.
Bookings now open from 5th of January.

🐴 2026 starts with taking care of yourself. 💪😎

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We would like to thank you all for your support this year, as it has been a full-on one!
Exciting things to come for the year 2026 though 😁　We wish you all the best for the holidays, and look forward to seeing you all in the new year!
Our holiday break is from today til the 4th of January, 2026.

04/12/2025

Christmas vouchers!
Thank you for the support team, we truly appreciate it!

Putting a name on all of these christmas vouchers and sending them off, we still have a few left so get amongst team, we truly appreciate you using open palms sessions on the table as a gift to loved ones!

01/12/2025

As the “silly season” approaches, we want to know how you’re looking after yourself!

Jerry’s self care routine includes: martial arts, video games, massages and family time!
Ro’s self care routine is needing some upgrades 😂

What is your self care routine?

27/11/2025

Happy (almost) end of week! 😁
We often chase the end result: less pain, more mobility, better sleep.
But it’s the process — the small regular moments of care — that transforms your body.
This week, choose one thing that supports your long-term wellbeing.
If that’s a massage, we have got space available.
If it’s stretching or resting, that counts too.

Your body thrives with consistent care. 🌿