Thai, remedial and Rongoā Māori therapists across Hastings
Massage in Hastings covers more ground than most people expect, from Thai bodywork and hot stone treatments through to manual lymphatic drainage, scar therapy and Rongoā Māori mirimiri. The therapists below work from studios and clinics across the city, on Avenue Road East, Heretaunga Street and Maraekakaho Road, and between them cover relaxation, injury recovery, pregnancy and post-surgical care.
1Me Time Thai Massage
Me Time Thai Massage works from Unit 3 on Avenue Road East, opposite Bay Plaza, with a team of therapists originally trained in Thailand. Treatments run from Thai deep tissue and aromatherapy through to hot stone work using warm jade or basalt stones, and sessions can be booked on your own or as a pair. It suits office workers carrying neck and shoulder tension, people recovering from physical work, and anyone after a longer pamper session.
Services
- Thai deep tissue massage using acupressure, compression and passive stretching
- Thai aromatherapy massage with essential oils
- Thai combination and hot stone massage with warm jade or basalt stones
- Office syndrome massage for the back, neck, head and shoulders
- Pregnancy massage and lymphatic drainage massage
Highlights
- Therapists originally trained in Thailand
- Couples treatments where two people can choose different treatments in the same session
- Pregnancy massage available from 12 weeks, after the first trimester
- Facial massage using CLARINS products, finished with a mini head massage
- Multi-treatment packages from 90 minutes to three hours, plus gift vouchers
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Location & Contact
Name: Me Time Thai Massage
Address: Unit 3, 115 Avenue Road East, Hastings 4122
Phone: 027 892 4564
Website: metimethaimassage.com
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2Bliss Thai Massage & Beauty
Bliss Thai Massage & Beauty sits on Heretaunga Street West in the WestSide stretch of central Hastings, combining traditional Thai bodywork with beauty treatments under one roof. The menu runs from Thai and deep tissue massage through to hot stone therapy, foot reflexology and facials, and the doors are open seven days a week. Gift vouchers can be bought online or in store, which makes it a straightforward option for presents.
Services
- Traditional Thai massage
- Deep tissue and oil massage
- Hot stone therapy
- Foot reflexology massage
- Relaxing facials
Highlights
- Open seven days a week
- Gift vouchers available online or in store
- Central location on Heretaunga Street West, in the WestSide retail strip
Location & Contact
Name: Bliss Thai Massage & Beauty
Address: 406 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings
Phone: 06 211 7383, or 021 594 839 for calls and texts
Website: blissthai.co.nz
3Sano
Sano is a recovery and restoration clinic on Lyndon Road East, working across both hands-on therapy and equipment-based treatments. Alongside deep tissue and relaxation massage, the team offers manual lymphatic drainage, scar therapy following surgery, radiotherapy or injury, and oncology massage for people in treatment for cancer or with a history of it. Infrared sauna, red light therapy and Flowpresso compression are available on site.
Services
- Deep tissue massage
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Scar therapy
- Oncology massage
- Relaxation massage
Highlights
- Infrared sauna and red light therapy on site
- Flowpresso compression therapy
- Runs its own Restore practitioner training courses
- Concession cards available
- Gift vouchers arranged by phone or email
Location & Contact
Name: Sano
Address: 109 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122
Phone: 06 650 4918
Website: sano.co.nz
4Soul Massage
Soul Massage is run by Capryce Riwai, a Rongoā Māori Kaimirimiri who also holds a Diploma in Sports Remedial Massage. Of Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu and Te Rārawa descent, she was raised in Waimārama and Melbourne and has practised as a Kaimirimiri for 15 years. Treatments blend traditional Māori healing with remedial technique, and every session uses therapeutic grade essential oils. Bookings are by appointment only.
Services
- Rongoā Māori mirimiri
- Hot stone massage
- Remedial and sports massage
- Reiki
- Essential oil blend treatments
Highlights
- Capryce Riwai has practised as a Kaimirimiri for 15 years
- Holds a Diploma in Sports Remedial Massage
- Of Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu and Te Rārawa descent
- Essential oils are ethically sourced through fair trade
- Also operates from Waimārama
Location & Contact
Name: Soul Massage
Address: 117 Maraekakaho Road, Hastings 4120
Phone: 022 315 4775
Website: soulmassage.co.nz
5Mit Beauty & Body Care
Mit Beauty & Body Care is on Heretaunga Street East in Parkvale, run by Mitali Desai, a beauty therapist with more than 15 years behind her across India, Auckland and Hawke’s Bay. Massage sits alongside a full beauty menu covering facials, threading, tinting, waxing and brow work. The salon opened in January 2020 and runs by appointment only, seven days a week, with no walk-ins. Mitali also stocks skincare through the salon’s own online shop.
Services
- Massage
- Facial treatments
- Threading and tinting
- Waxing and dermaplane
- Lash lift and brow lamination
Highlights
- Mitali Desai, a beauty therapist of more than 15 years
- Holds a New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy from EIT Hawke’s Bay
- Salon established in January 2020
- Appointment only, with no walk-ins
- Open seven days a week
Location & Contact
Name: Mit Beauty & Body Care
Address: 811 Heretaunga Street East, Parkvale, Hastings 4122
Phone: 021 054 0770
Website: mitbeautycare.co.nz
Massage Therapists in Hastings at a Glance
| Business | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Me Time Thai Massage | Therapists originally trained in Thailand |
| Bliss Thai Massage & Beauty | Open seven days a week |
| Sano | Infrared sauna and red light therapy on site |
| Soul Massage | Capryce Riwai has practised as a Kaimirimiri for 15 years |
| Mit Beauty & Body Care | Mitali Desai, a beauty therapist of more than 15 years |
How to Choose the Right Massage Therapist in Hastings
- Decide what you actually want from the session, since remedial work for pain, relaxation and clinical treatment are different jobs
- Check the therapist’s training and credentials match the treatment you are booking, particularly for injury or clinical work
- Check the modality is one they genuinely offer, because deep tissue, Thai, remedial and hot stone are separate disciplines
- Confirm where the studio actually is, as Hastings therapists work from central sites, Parkvale and out towards Maraekakaho Road
- Ask whether they take walk-ins, because appointment-only studios are common and same-day slots go quickly
- Check the cancellation terms when you book, since notice periods differ and a missed session is sometimes still charged
Frequently Asked Questions About Hastings Massage Therapists
What types of massage are available in Hastings?
Hastings therapists cover deep tissue, remedial, relaxation, Thai, hot stone and pregnancy massage, along with more specialised work such as manual lymphatic drainage, scar therapy, oncology massage and Rongoā Māori mirimiri.
Do I need a referral to book a massage in Hastings?
No, massage therapists in New Zealand take direct bookings. If your treatment relates to an injury, it is worth checking what ACC covers first, since some treatment for injuries can be funded. ACC sets out what it covers and how to claim on its own site.
How do I check a massage therapist’s qualifications?
Ask which qualification they hold and where they trained, and whether they belong to a professional body. Massage New Zealand keeps a public register of member therapists that you can search.
What should I bring to a massage appointment?
Comfortable clothing and any relevant medical information, such as injuries, surgery or pregnancy. Oils, towels and linen are provided. If you are pregnant, confirm how far along you are when you book, as some studios only take bookings after the first trimester.
What are my rights as a client?
Massage is a health service, so the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights applies. That covers your right to respect, to be informed about a treatment before it starts, and to withdraw consent at any point. The Health and Disability Commissioner publishes the full Code of Rights.
Where are massage therapists based in Hastings?
Most operate in or close to central Hastings. The studios here sit on Avenue Road East, Heretaunga Street West, Heretaunga Street East in Parkvale, Lyndon Road East and Maraekakaho Road, with one therapist also working out of Waimārama.
How We Chose the Best Massage Therapists in Hastings
Every business in this guide was found by searching for massage therapists in Hastings, then checked against its own website. Names, addresses and phone numbers are taken from the business’s own site rather than a directory feed, so what you see here is what they publish themselves. We also check that each one is actually based in or genuinely serving Hastings, rather than a national operator running a local landing page. A business with no website of its own is not listed, because there is no primary source to verify it against.
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