HL Movement and Massage, at 3 Ventry Street in Bridge Hill, Alexandra, is a clinical massage and movement practice for people who train hard. Sessions include therapeutic and neuromuscular massage, sports massage before and after events, scar therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, taping and pain management. The practice also runs mindful Pilates mat classes that aim to build strength, stability, flexibility and mobility. The therapist trained in therapeutic and sports massage, gained a Pilates mat instructor certificate with a focus on rehabilitation, and is a member of Massage Aotearoa New Zealand.
Customers say the massage is expert and targets the right areas, and that the therapist takes their lifestyle, goals and needs into account. One client who has been coming for three seasons says the sessions help get the knots out and the body realigned, and is booked in for a fourth. Others recommend the Pilates classes alongside the massage. Of the nearby practices with ten or more reviews, none rate higher than this one. Our pick in Alexandra for sports recovery or rehabilitation after an injury.