Amanda practised massage therapy for three years in Auckland, completing her advanced Diploma in Massage and Clinical Sports Therapy at New Zealand College of Massage in 2009.  She relocated to the Hawkes Bay in 2010 and is now bringing her skills, training and experience to Napier City.
 
Whether you are wanting to simply relax and forget the world outside, have treatment for specific areas or get relief from headaches and muscle tension, Amanda can work with you to achieve this. 
 
Applying the principles of neuromuscular therapy and anatomy, Amanda will talk to you about your goals for each session, identify behavioural and postural patterns and formulate a treatment plan to meet your goals. 

In 2011, Amanda added oncology massage as another string to her bow.  Having trained with Australian-based Oncology Massage Training, she is endorsed to provide massage to people undergoing cancer treatment, living with cancer or having survived cancer.  

Workshops to provide people with the skills and confidence to be able to safely provide loving, comforting touch to their friend or loved one who is going through cancer or a chronic illness. 

Targets specific areas of concern, such as headaches, neck, shoulder and back pain or general muscle aches and pains.

Combines a range of techniques, including trigger point therapy, with an understanding of anatomy and how the body works as a whole.  It is effective at targeting areas of the body that may be contributing to overall or specific dysfunction.

Ease aches and pains and improve sleep quality.  Lying comfortably face down on a specially designed contoured support cushion helps you to feel good and helps your baby to get well positioned.

Targets your treatment to your activities and training schedule to help prevent injury and promote recovery.

Gradually progresses through the muscle layers to target deeper lying muscles.  Work is gradual and should be painfree.

Achieve a deep state of relaxation to alleviate stress, calm the nervous system and promote a healthy sense of wellbeing.

Reduce anxiety, nausea and pain, while stimulating the immune system and promoting a state of relaxation and wellbeing.  Trained in oncology massage, Amanda provides kind, nurturing touch for people living with cancer or other chronic illnesses.