Aroha Love, at 3 Maidstone Street in Grey Lynn, is a healing space with a small shop of naturally made, Māori-inspired candles and products. The website lists cultural massage, Arvigo abdominal therapy, Reiki and Reiki facials, Gong Yoga Nidra, bellydance, cacao ceremonies, full moon ceremonies, retreats, card readings and self-care workshops. There is also support for people who are pregnant, trying to conceive or already busy parents, through a service called Aroha Mama. The team hosts weddings and celebrations, and gift vouchers are sold. Shipping and discount codes are calculated at checkout.
Customers describe a warm, safe and respectful atmosphere, with sessions tailored to each person. Reiki and the healing space come up most often in reviews. Several clients have been coming for years, and one has massages every fortnight and has attended the moon ceremonies and a retreat. The candles are praised, and one customer says they always keep one in the house. Another, who bought smudging bundles online, found them well packaged with a handwritten thank-you card. Our pick in Grey Lynn for a gentle, personal treatment and a candle from the shop.