Mission Statement
To contribute to the flourishing of society.
At Massage with M, my mission is to nurture human flourishing by providing a sanctuary for holistic healing, compassionate connection, and transformative touch.
Through a safe, empathetic, and nurturing environment, I hope to empower individuals to flourish in all aspects of their life, cultivating resilience,
wellness and inner peace.
Please let me introduce myself
I am Michelle. I am your trained massage therapist with a passion for holistic wellbeing and holding a safe sanctuary.
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My interest in massage and healing began with my Grandmother, Olive, who planted the seed when she gave me a massage during a particularly traumatic period of my life following a life altering car accident.
During the massage I felt safe, honoured, valued and nurtured. This is how I hope all my clients feel during a bodywork session at Massage with M.​​
Training & experience
My training journey began in 2018 when I did some weekends with the Auckland College of Massage. My passion for massage has led me to train in various techniques, including relaxation massage, deep tissue remedial massage, hot stone massage, pregnancy massage, and holistic pulsing.
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I am always eager to learn and have also explored Shiatsu, Contact Care, Erik Dalton's Myoskeletal Alignment methods, and more recently RomiRomi. I regularly attend workshops on topics related to holistic wellbeing.
The training I mostly lean towards integrates and aligns with my interest in mind-body integration, movement and to help improve movement and ease pain without causing pain!
I am a curious learner, passionate about personal & professional development physical and for the mind-body-soul! I regularly research ways to facilitate better outcomes for my clients. I have a particular passion and lived experience with chronic pain and rehabilitation recovery, CFS/ME, PTSD, autism/ADHD, anxiety and trauma.
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Beyond my technical skills, I hold a Bachelor of Social Work which has given me a deep understanding of the complexities of individuals and society as a whole with the aim to enhance individual and collective bio-pyscho-social-spiritual wellbeing. This leads on to my heartfelt mission in this work to contribute to the flourishing of people and society as a whole.
Safe, calm environment
Building trust and holding a sacred nurturing honoring space, so you can relax.
Culturally sensitive
Supporting and respecting your preferences, cultural needs, spirituality, rituals within a professional setting.
Inclusivity
Holding a space embracing every person as an individual with your own unique quirks and differences.
Sounds & smells to soothe
Happy to find background music that soothes, and adapt massage oils to calm your unique system.