We will be open again from Monday 25th of May at our Parnell location only

Important change for CBD location:
Due to the current uncertain environment I have made the decision to not renew the lease for our city location. I apologize for any inconvenience this will cause to our CBD clients, but we hope you can understand and make it to Parnell to see us. We are open in Parnell 7 days a week and with 2 therapists available most days. We really enjoyed working from Habit gym and are grateful for their support during our time there. If you used to see us in the city and have any questions or concerns please get in touch.

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At alert level 2 we start to return to some of our activities while learning to do things in a different way.

We are looking forward to be back to work and seeing you all, but we also want to make sure that we have everything in place and set up so that we can make your experience as safe as possible. By waiting a bit longer and new cases remaining low, the risks of transmission will be significantly lower. We thought that waiting a bit more was best, to ensure our therapists and clients peace of mind and safety.

Massage is a close contact service and with prolonged exposure time,  so it is very important that we have measures in place to reduce further any risk of transmission.

This will include:
- Screening questions - Clients will have to complete the screening form and we expect to be notified of any changes so we can reschedule your session. We will ask those questions again prior to coming in for your appointment. 
- Bookings are just initially penciled in and will be confirmed only after receiving all the information we requested.
- No cancellation fees to encourage clients to cancel if needed, even at last minute. 
- Contact details collection in line with contact tracing requirements.
- Increased time between appointments to allow for extra cleaning after each session, such as high touch points, such as door handles, Eftpos machine, light switches etc. This will also help to reduce the number of people at premises at one time.
- Clients will be required to follow policies/procedures set out by us and also the locations we work from, including use of hand sanitizer at entrance and not entering premises without permission. 
- For Parnell location, there will be no access to waiting area inside. Please wait in your car or carpark. Text your therapist and they will call you in.
- Masks will be used by therapists and clients may choose to do so as well.
- Preference to contactless payment via Paywave, direct debit and Paypal. We won't be accepting cash payments a this stage.

As you are all aware this environment is quite changeable, so procedures will be adjusted as needed. The one thing that will not change is that I will make each decision with the health and wellbeing our therapists and clients in mind.

We would like to ask in advance for your patience and understanding during this transition time.

Online bookings are available from June. If you would like to be added on a waiting list please get in touch by email below.

Gift vouchers that would be expiring soon have had their end date extended. If for some reason we missed any and you get an automatic system email letting you know it's expiring soon, please get in touch so we can extend it for you.

Stay safe. Be kind.

Andrea Scheschowitsch
Director/ Massage Therapist
If you have any questions or concerns, or want to be added to waiting list please email us by clicking here

Therapeutic Massage in Auckland

Release & Unwind’s massage therapists provide therapeutic and relaxation massage in Auckland CBD and Parnell.
 
We can help you with many soft tissue issues including:

- injury recovery and prevention
- neck/shoulder tension and pain
- tension headaches
- lower back pain
- sciatica
- plantar fasciitis
- repetitive strain injuries (RSI) such as tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome
- myofascial pain syndrome
- fibromyalgia
 
Massage therapy can also be effective as part of your stress management plan and mental well being. Regular massage sessions have been found to decrease depression and anxiety levels while also improving sleep quality. 
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At time of booking you can choose Reflexology, Scar Release or Massage.

On the day of your appointment, your therapist will spend time discussing the issues you currently face as well as what you want to achieve with the therapy. Your massage session will be tailored to your specific condition and needs, and techniques used will depend on each therapist’s unique approach and skill set.

For massage sessions, all massage therapists are experienced or trained in Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage and Relaxation. Most of our therapists are also trained in Myofascial Release. If you have any questions, please email us here.

Two convenient locations to get your massage in central Auckland, CBD and Parnell

 HABIT VERO
Vero Centre  Lower Lobby
48 Shortland Street
Auckland
THE PARNELL CENTRE
19-23 Bath Street
Parnell
​ Auckland

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​Massage gift vouchers are great way to make someone happy and feel cared for while being an easy and convenient choice for you. Choose a custom amount, single session or a package. The person receiving the massage voucher can select their preferred massage therapist in Parnell or CBD when making their booking.

Sports Massage & Deep Tissue Massage

Sports massage has cumulative benefits that will help you recover from high-intensity physical activity. Our experienced massage therapists will help with enhancing muscle relaxation, increase blood circulation, promoting and facilitating recovery as well as helping to prevent injury.

Deep tissue massage is performed with firmer pressure with the intent of reaching deeper layers of muscle, tendons and fascia. It is very effective in releasing chronic muscle tension, decreasing pain and promoting greater range of motion. To book a deep tissue or sports massage in Auckland CBD or Parnell online today just complete the simple online booking steps from Book Now button below.

Myofascial Release

We also offer myofascial release at both our locations in central Auckland.
Handy locations for surrounding suburbs of  Newmarket, Grafton, Remuera, Mount Eden and Orakei.

Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps around your muscles, bones, organs, nerves, veins and arteries, supporting and protecting them. It is a multilayered continuous sheet connected from your head to your toes. For a variety of reasons, fascia can become restricted, resulting in muscle tension, pain, and reduced blood flow, often affecting areas further away from where the restrictions are.

Your therapist will identify problem areas of your body and will then applying gentle but sustained pressure to release fascia. Its performed directly on skin with little or usually without oil and with slower movements than your regular massage. The aim is to release the layers so structures can slide and glide effectively without restrictions. It also has a profound effect on calming the nervous system, getting it out of fight or flight response we are often in, due to stress, trauma and the busy lives we live these days.

Due to being highly effective despite the more gentle approach and for having a deeper relaxing effect, it's a great choice of therapy for sufferers of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions where the source of pain is at times hard to be identified yet very real and often debilitating for the person having to live with it.

Book an appointment for a myofascial massage online or get in touch if you have more questions about it. Email us today.