Massage Therapy - Intuitive Art of Techniques

Maddi Parker offers holistic Massage Therapy, with an intuitive combination of massage therapy techniques that suits your individual needs.

As a Qualified Massage Therapist, Naturopath and Medical Herbalist, Maddi has in-depth knowledge of what is required for the body for optimal wellness and recovery in times of tension, stress and pain.

In this article: Therapeutic / Deep tissue, Relaxation / Swedish, Pregnancy, Sports, Mobile Massage Therapy, Location

Therapeutic Massage Therapy
+ Deep Tissue Massage

May be supportive to:

• Headaches / migraines

• Forward head posture

• Lower / Upper back pain

• Neck / Shoulder pain

• Leg / Arm tension

• Full body tension / Muscle soreness

• Sport recovery / Rehabilitation / Injury

• Sleep quality

• Joint stiffness / Poor flexibility

• Muscle soreness related to arthritic pain

• Stress / Anxiety / Depression / Self care

• Repetitive strains

• Circulation / Blood flow

• Overall wellbeing + health.

• Posture

Therapeutic Massage Therapy alongside Deep Tissue Massage techniques is restorative to the body – supporting symptoms related to pain, tension and soreness in particular areas of the body as well as relieving stress in the mind.

• Myofascial Release is often used at the beginning of each session with Maddi – this is done without lotion on the skin and can feel like stretching or a pulling sensation.

• Deep tissue does not mean it will be a painful massage.

• Maddi does not believe the myth “no pain, no gain” – as when the body is flinching / bracing in pain, the massage therapist is engaging a sympathetic nervous response (stress response).

• By engaging a pressure that feels “just right” for the client (feeling of soothing + supportive) – this enhances the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest), changing the body’s response to pain and enhances the effects of relaxation. 

• Combination of therapeutic techniques and relaxation techniques are always used.

• Massage Therapists do not diagnose acute or chronic injuries. In case of diagnosis, a physio is recommended.

Relaxation Massage Therapy with
Swedish Massage Techniques

May be supportive to:

• Full body tension

• Tension headaches / Migraines

• Stress relief

• Anxiety / Depression / Mental Health

• Self-care

• High blood pressure

• Circulation / Blood flow

• Insomnia / Sleep Quality

• Post partum

• Loneliness

• Overall Wellbeing + Health

Relaxation Massage Therapy uses a combination of Swedish massage techniques to enhance the body’s parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) and to create a whole body relaxation experience.

• Strokes are slow and centred around complete relaxation

• The pressure is typically light to moderate (based on the preference of the client)

• Strokes can be used in combination with therapeutic techniques if you have pain or tension in particular areas. Or strokes can be maintained to completely relaxation.

• Gift vouchers are available for anniversary / birthday / gifts

Pregnancy Massage

May be supportive to:

• Trimester 2 and 3 pregnancy

• Hip pain in pregnancy

• Lower back pain in pregnancy

• Upper back pain in pregnancy

• Stress relief

• Anxiety / Depression / Metal Health

• Joint pain in pregnancy

• Headaches / Migraines

• Insomnia / Improving sleep quality

• Improving birth outcomes

Mothers-to-be are positioned in a side-lying position during the massage, safe for you and baby.

• Relaxation and Swedish massage techniques are used

• Postpartum massage is also recommended.

• Gift vouchers are available for pregnancy / baby shower gift /postpartum gift

Sports Massage Therapy

May be supportive for:

• Exercise recovery

• Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

• Pre and post sport events

• Circulation

• Muscle restoration

• Injury prevention

A combination of general flushing and deep tissue / therapeutic massage techniques are used depending on your individual training and competition needs.

Event and Corporate Massage Therapy

Including: Health retreats, bridal showers, private events, corporate events.

• The massage table will be brought to the destination of choice

• Includes regular or one-off events

• Information / Pricing to vary - please enquire here

Locations

In-Clinic Setting

• 8 Brixton Road, Mount Eden,
  Auckland, NZ

Mobile Massage

• Auckland (NZ) wide. Additional travel costs may apply

• Massage table will be brought to the comfort of your home/destination of choice

• The massage consultation will remain the same as if you were in-clinic.