Sports Massage Auckland
Performance & Recovery on the North Shore
Whether you’re a gym-goer, athlete, surfer, fighter, or just lead an active lifestyle, massage can help you recover faster, move better, and reduce your risk of injury. I offer individually tailored massage treatments in Albany, on Auckland’s North Shore. Sessions may include a blend of deep tissue techniques, Chinese Tuina massage, myofascial release, stretching, and joint mobilisation, depending on your needs.
This type of treatment is ideal before or after training, between competitions, or as part of your regular recovery and maintenance routine. It helps reduce muscle fatigue, improve circulation, release tension, and keep your body moving well.
If you have an approved ACC injury claim, I can combine acupuncture with Tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage) to support your injury recovery. This is covered under ACC and costs you only $30 per session. This integrated approach is effective for reducing pain, improving function, and helping you get back to your activities safely.
What is Sports Massage Therapy
What I offer under the term “sports massage” is a therapeutic and practical approach designed to support all aspects of physical performance — whether you’re preparing for an event, recovering after training, managing injuries, or maintaining your body long-term.
This massage can be tailored for pre-game preparation, post-game recovery, injury prevention, or rehab. A pre-game session might focus on warming up the muscles, improving mobility, and energising the body — while helping the mind stay calm and clear. A recovery session may be slower, supporting tissue repair, deep rest, and nervous system reset.
Each session is adapted to your activity level, injury history, and physical or mental goals. I may use strong massage techniques, stretching, joint mobilisation, or more subtle tissue work, depending on your needs and training context.
Who It's For and How It Helps
This treatment is great for anyone who moves, trains, competes, or works hard physically. Some of the most common benefits include:
Easing muscle tightness, soreness, or fatigue
Preventing overuse injuries
Supporting recovery after training or competition
Improving joint mobility and flexibility
Reducing stress and nervous system tension
Improving movement awareness and posture
- Injury recorery
Clients include martial artists, weightlifters, surfers, runners, construction workers, weekend warriors, and anyone looking to stay active and injury-free.
What to Expect in a Session
Sessions are tailored to your needs. You can stay clothed or have oil-based massage, depending on what’s most effective and comfortable for you. Some sessions are full-body, while others focus on one or two key areas.
Techniques used may include Tuina, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, cupping, stretching, or gentle joint mobilisation. If relevant and appropriate, acupuncture can also be added into the session — especially for ACC-covered injuries.
What Sets My Approach Apart
I’m a registered acupuncturist with ACC, and I take a personalised approach to treatment. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all massage, I blend different techniques depending on what you need on the day. Each session is tailored — whether you’re recovering from injury, aiming for peak performance, or just trying to stay balanced.
I work with more than just the physical body. I also consider the energetic and mental aspects of recovery and performance, which are often overlooked but essential — especially for those who train hard or compete. Depending on what’s needed, sessions may include not just hands-on work, but guidance in breathing, body awareness, or recovery strategies.
I’m also a qualified yoga therapist with over 20 years of experience in movement, breathwork, and mind-body practices. When helpful, I can offer simple tools — like yoga, breath techniques, or meditation — to support recovery, focus, and overall wellbeing.
Book Your Massage Session
Whether you’re training for something specific or just want to feel better in your body, this treatment can support you. Book online or reach out if you have questions.
Location – Relax Massage North Shore Auckland
The clinic is based in Albany, on Auckland’s North Shore.
Free parking available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sports massage helps reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, support faster recovery, and prevent injuries. It’s ideal for athletes, gym-goers, fighters, surfers, and anyone with an active lifestyle. It can also help with fatigue, stiffness, and general physical stress.
Not at all. You don’t need to compete or train intensely. Many of my clients are regular people who work physical jobs, enjoy weekend exercise, or just want to move better and feel less tension in their body.
If you’re searching for sports massage near me and you’re in Auckland, I offer professional massage therapy from my clinic in Albany, on the North Shore. Clients regularly visit from across the Auckland region. If you’re based elsewhere, using “sports massage near me” is a simple way to find a qualified therapist closer to home.
Yes — I’m a registered acupuncturist with ACC. If you have an accepted ACC injury claim, I can combine Tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage) with acupuncture in the same session. ACC covers the treatment and you only pay a $30 surcharge.
It depends on your training, injury history, and goals. Some clients come weekly during heavy training blocks, while others come once a month for maintenance. I can help you find the right schedule based on your needs.
You can stay clothed or opt for oil-based massage — it’s up to you and what techniques are being used. Just wear something comfortable that allows access to the areas we’ll be working on, like shorts or loose pants.
