Massage in Wanaka

07/06/2026

I am so excited to be offering the " Face up Method " here at Massage in Wanaka Wellness Spa.......

After more than 40 years as both a massage therapist and beauty therapist, I felt I had a pretty good understanding of the body and face.

Then I discovered the Face Up Method by Olga Newman.
What excited me immediately was how beautifully it brought together everything I already knew about posture, fascia, jaw tension, movement, ageing and the body's interconnected nature — and then how her course has taken it to a whole new level........I have learnt so much from her and her method. I can't wait to share the results I am getting with you also.

I discovered that I was a chest breather, like much of the population. I breathed through my mouth. My tongue wasn't resting on the roof of my mouth.
These may seem like small things, but making these changes has had profound effects on my own body.

The face is not separate from the body.
It is the endpoint of the body's fascial chains.
The way we breathe, stand, walk, move, chew, swallow and hold tension throughout life can all influence what we see reflected in the mirror.

This is Marie, aged 70, after just one treatment.
Look at her posture.
Look at her neck.
Look at her eyes.
Look at the overall balance and symmetry of her face.

What I love is that the people most blown away by these results have been my fellow massage therapists, because they understand the body and can immediately see the changes. I am totally blown away with the results.

I've now completed over 40 treatments and feel confident, excited and ready to share this work with clients.

Many of us have been taught that if we don't like what we see in the mirror, the answer is Botox, fillers or surgery.

But what if we looked a little deeper?
What if the face was not simply a collection of features, but a reflection of how we breathe, move, stand and live throughout life? That releasing that tension, could have a profound effect on your face.

This is why I don't just work with the face.
I look at posture, neck tension, jaw function, breathing patterns and the body's interconnected fascial network.

You are never too old to improve the way you look, feel and function.

✨ Face Up Method by Olga Newman.

Professional, experienced massage therapists. Passionate about quality service for your wellbeing.

31/05/2026

We are open today for King's Birthday. We are fully booked for treatments, but we still have availability in our private Thermal suite, far infrared sauna, steam ( Hammam ), and our Japanese soak tub ( Oruro).

Book a single experience, one of our wellness combinations, or indulge in the full Thermal Suite journey. As our suite is totally private it is exclusively yours to enjoy.

Afterwards, take your time to relax in our beautiful dressing room. ( Also part of the private Thermal Suite. ) We've provided everything you need, including a hairdryer, premium amenities, and beautiful products to help you refresh after your treatment.

If this sounds like you, give us a call and we'd be delighted to book you in.

Find out more on our website:
https://www.massageinwanaka.co.nz/our-treatments/detoxt-treatments

31/05/2026

Years of experience behind these hands. Years of knowledge behind every treatment. That's what you get, when you book a massage at the Massage in Wanaka Wellness Spa.

28/05/2026

Discover the calming ritual of the our Japanese Soak tub. … add our Muscle recovery bubble bath , epsom salts or the NZ Glacial clay detox At the Massage in Wanaka Wellness Spa our private Ofuro experience may be enjoyed on its own or combined with the sauna or the steam room as part of our Thermal Suite rituals.

21/05/2026

Don't forget we have our open day today. Come and check out our Spa. See the Thermal room up and going , with the steam room and the Japanese soak tub. ( Contrast therapy today. Ice!!!. ) and Far infrared sauna all going.

Coffee and Cake and wine and cheese and nibbles also. Come and celebrate with us.

4pm till 8pm.

17/05/2026

This muscle holds more tension than you think.

The sternocleidomastoid plays a key role in posture, jaw tension and facial expression.

Through deep manual work,
It’s possible to release restrictions,
And support a natural lifting effect..

The face starts from the neck.

Come and experience this deeply effect facial sculpturing massage.

Your face is asking for release.

# spawanaka

13/05/2026

We are having an open day at Massage in Wanaka Wellness Spa. Thursday 21st May from 4pm till 8pm. Come and see our Thermal suite ready to go. We will have the steam room on so you can check it out. And our beautiful Japanese Soak tub. Also check out our treatment rooms, have a little mini treatment, meet the therapists, have tea and cake or wine and nibbles to celebrate with us. .

10/05/2026

“They’re calling sitting the new smoking.

Long hours at desks and on devices can wreak havoc on your back, neck and posture.

Massage is one of the most effective ways to release built-up tension and help restore healthy alignment.

During your treatment, we take the time to assess your posture, work through areas of restriction, and give you personalised home-care advice so you can feel better long after you leave.”

We’re truly passionate about what we do, because we see the real difference it makes to your health and wellbeing every day 💛

06/05/2026

Did you know we now have Wanaka’s very first Steam Room as part of our new private Thermal Suite here at Massage in Wanaka Wellness Spa? ✨

We’re incredibly excited to now be offering this beautiful new wellness experience, designed as a peaceful retreat away from busy public facilities. Our private Thermal Suite is designed exclusively for one to four guests only and includes a traditional steam room hammam, Japanese soaking tub, infrared sauna, and private dressing area — all reserved just for you. Enjoy the experience alone, with a partner, or alongside friends.

Especially suited to Wanaka’s dry alpine climate, the gentle steam creates a softer more nourishing heat than the intense dry heat of a traditional sauna. The moist warmth helps hydrate the skin, support the lungs and breathing, soften muscular tension, and calm the nervous system.

In Ayurveda, steam therapy is considered particularly balancing for Vata and Pitta constitutions — making it a deeply grounding and restorative form of heat for both body and mind.

You may choose to enjoy one element on its own, or combine the steam room, infrared sauna, and Japanese soak tub together as a complete thermal journey. The experience can also be enjoyed before or after a massage treatment, helping to warm the muscles, prepare the body for deeper treatment, enhance relaxation, and support recovery afterwards.

A space to slow down, breathe deeply, reconnect, and simply unwind 🤍

29/04/2026

Our Japanese bath tub is very popular. Everyone is just loving it and enjoying it before and after a massage. Just on it's own or with the sauna or the steam room. Let me tell you more about it.......

Ofuro (お風呂) — pronounced “oh-foo-roh”

The Ofuro is a deep immersion bath designed for seated, full-body soaking. Unlike Western bathing, it is not used for washing. Cleansing takes place beforehand — the soak itself is reserved purely for relaxation and restoration.
Rooted in centuries-old ritual, the Ofuro invites deep, shoulder-level immersion and stillness. Its depth creates a cocooning effect, as warm water gently envelops the body, easing muscular tension and calming the nervous system. The upright position encourages a natural quieting of the mind, drawing you into the present moment.
Quiet. Grounding. Restorative.
It invites you to slow down — and to immerse fully.
This Japanese tub may also be experienced as a cold immersion. In this state, the upright posture supports focused breathing and deeper concentration. It becomes a meditative practice — building resilience, steadying the body, calming the heartbeat, and guiding the mind into stillness.
Ofuro is more than a bath — it is something to be experienced.
More than a bath, it is a ritual.
More than a bath, it is a return to stillness.
More than a bath, it is immersion in its purest form.
More than a bath, it is a space for restoration.
More than a bath, it is a moment of presence.
More than a bath, it is the discipline of slowing down.
More than a bath, it is a meditative immersion.