Bamboo Spa Northshore, in Chatswood on the North Shore, is a Filipino-owned spa, and its best known treatment is the Filipino hilot. The website describes its massage as hilot-inspired. Other treatments listed are head massage, back massage, Swedish massage, and foot and leg reflexology. Customers mention hilot and cupping most often, along with ginger tea after the session. Couples can book together, and one customer booked a couples session with a sister.
Booking can be made online with instant confirmation, or by calling 027 214 4376 from 7am to 9pm, Monday to Sunday. Email is northshore@bamboospa.co.nz, and the spa can also be messaged on Facebook. Customers describe the therapists as professional and attentive, with good communication, and the space as cosy and inviting. Pricing is described as affordable. One customer who asked for hard pressure said they thoroughly enjoyed it. Our pick in Chatswood for a hilot massage.