I have been seeing Anna for the last 18 months for various back and hip ailments.
During this time I have come to realise Anna has a special skill in diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue injuries with an ability to release pressure points without pain or pressure on her patients, both I have experienced with other practitioners. I would have no hesitation in recommending her, and have referred friends and family to her. She is a skilled and caring practitioner of her craft.
Charmaine
I have been receiving therapeutic massage from Anna for the past 2 years.
I have found her to be attentive to my particular needs related to my health. She listens to any issues I raise and is holistic in her approach.
Anna is always 100% engaged with me during our sessions and I always feel better than when I went into the session.
Kirsten
I look forward to my appointments with Anna. I know I will leave relaxed with any areas of pain and immobility remedied.
I have been having treatment on my back and neck since childhood and I find that Anna's methods have fantastic results. I believe this is because she is technically very competent and knowledgeable. She uses a more gentle touch than other massage therapists using only what pressure is necessary to get results without additional bruising or harm. I find that any post-massage tenderness is minimal and usually confined to the day after if it occurs at all.
Emma
Anna Is incredibly good at resolving deep-rooted issues.
I had not been able to use my shoulder for a number of years from an old sporting injury. Anna spent time finding out the problem, explained in great detail what she was doing to the muscles and has given me back use of my shoulder in just a few sessions.
Chris
I was seeking a particular type of massage therapist & selected Anna based on her numerous positive reviews.
After just two sessions with Anna, I knew I was in the right place. Fate had intervened and Anna was a God-send.
I had been plagued with lumbar region injuries that had kept me away from work, limited outdoor activities and a real fear of my restricted gait. After my 2nd session with Anna my gait improved tenfold. Her approach has always been extremely professional, caring, acutely aware of her client’s needs. Anna has magical hands.
She picks up hot spots, knots, muscle tension and sore areas through her magical hands. Anna is extremely intelligent, is well read, learned, and takes massive steps in researching her work thus keeping up to date in many areas. My entire family are now Anna’s clients, having their monthly massage and are extremely happy. Personally, I could not have asked for a better massage therapist than Anna and after each session I feel rejuvenated, invigorated and in a healthier state of mind and body.
Allen
I have been coming to Anna on a regular basis for several months now, for me Anna’s mahi (work) has been deeply healing and transformational for my health and well-being.
For me, the focus has been nervous system healing through massage therapy. Anna provides a supportive, safe and secure space for me to release both personal and intergenerational trauma built up in my body.
For me benefits have been
- returning to physical activity that I really enjoy however could no longer do due to pain in my back and joints
- connection and alignment with my mind, body and soul
- my sleep and overall quality of life has improved significantly.
Anna is a gentle soul, with a firm hand, who practises from a trauma informed perspective. She has a wealth of in-depth knowledge, skills and wisdom in holistic health & wellbeing that I am very grateful to benefit from.
Patsy
A historic hip injury was inflamed during pregnancy causing mobility issues and unmanageable pain.
I had seen many types of professionals (chiropractics, physios, acupuncture) over the previous 10 years with no success. I connected with Anna, desperately seeking relief. Anna's hands-on, communicative approach to discovering the source of the pain ensured we were working within my tolerance levels, breaking down heightened mental blocks after a decade of pain, and demonstrating her expertise in reading the body.
I have now been frequenting Kōwhai Therapeutic Massage for over 2 years on a monthly basis, getting not only relief but tangible improvement in my hip and other injuries. I value my sessions at Kōwhai Therapeutic Massage, which is a core activity for my mental health, with the warm, inviting, and comfortable environment that Anna fosters.
I highly recommend anyone seeking massage for injuries, or a relaxing time out, to book in at Kōwhai Therapeutic Massage, you will not be disappointed.
Kerryn
Anna Was highly recommended to me and did not disappoint.
She’s a caring empathic and greatly gifted massage specialist, identifying the issues I had in my hip and near my sciatic nerve and giving much needed relief. Highly recommend her to all my friends!
Ana
I have been seeing Anna for a regular massage for over 2 years now.
After a previous experience with a different massage therapist, where I was left bruised and traumatized, I was hesitant to try again. Anna's honest and open communication and professionalism immediately put me at ease. She consistently explained everything that she was doing and made sure that I knew that she would stop if I asked her to. Anna has great insight into what a traumatized nervous system needs in regard to touch, and willingly spends time to build trust. Her knowledge of the human body is immense and she has a great understanding of what needs working on just by looking at how you are moving.
My regular massages with Anna are something that I look forward to and come away from moving so much freer.
I highly recommend her to others.
Heather