After years of working across diverse industries and travelling extensively, Teresa followed a long-held passion and completed her massage therapy qualifications in London in 2004. A lifelong lover of sport and the outdoors, she found remedial massage to be a natural fit. With a personal background in sports, weight training, CrossFit and yoga, Teresa brings a deep understanding of the musculoskeletal challenges active people often face. Following two decades of hands-on experience, Teresa has now transitioned away from massage therapy and is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Building on her established dry needling practice, she is excited to broaden her clinical offerings and become a qualified acupuncturist. During this transition, Teresa provides dry needling sessions that may include traditional techniques such as cupping and Gua Sha (scraping), with treatments tailored to each client’s individual needs—often with excellent results for pain, stiffness and recovery. Teresa is passionate about holistic health and wellbeing. She believes in the power of mindful living, nutritious food, strength, and regular movement to support a vibrant and balanced life. A career highlight has been working with some of New Zealand’s top sports teams, including the Black Caps, All Blacks, NZ Warriors, Silver Ferns, All Black Sevens and the BOP Steamers.

Originally from Boulder Colorado USA, Tatia (pronounced Tay-Shuh) began her massage career over 20 years ago when she gained her Diplomas from The Canterbury College of Natural Medicine. She has since owned a successful massage therapy clinic in Howick Auckland (14 years) before taking a break and moving to Papamoa in 2019.  With a wealth of experience behind her, you are in very expert hands! Tatia can treat a variety of muscular-skeletal conditions, postural imbalances, rehabilitation, chronic pain, headaches and general tension.  She is also very experienced in pregnancy massage. ​Tatia works in a very intuitive way using all of her skills and knowledge to support the whole person, whilst still providing you with a targeted remedial treatment when required. Having a passion for growth and personal development she has extensive knowledge in a wide range of topics relating to health, wellbeing and having a positive mindset to support you in creating a vibrant and healthy way of life.

Mieka qualified at Toi Ohomai here in the Bay and will be studying further to complete her NZQA Level 6, meaning she will be able to look after our Southern Cross clients in the future. During the winter months Mieka can be found putting her sports massage skills to use with the Rangataua Senior Rugby Squad at every home match. Being a keen sportswoman and cross-fitter Mieka understands body mechanics and how massage therapy can enhance your recovery and relieve pain. She is also experienced in collaborating with physiotherapists, so her treatments can complement any rehab program or other treatments.

Kia ora! My name is Simone and I am in my second career, bringing nearly two decades of experience in education into the field of massage therapy. I lead relationally, communicate clearly, and work from a foundation of trust, accountability, and long term wellbeing. Sport and fitness have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Having grown up playing a wide range of sports and continuing to train consistently myself, I understand both the culture of sport and the physical demands placed on athletes. That lived experience sits alongside my clinical training and informs how I work. My practice is shaped by both lived resilience and formal study. With a strong interest in injury prevention and holistic player welfare, I combine clinical skill with a deep understanding of how physical, mental, and situational stressors intersect in the body.