Christchurch Therapeutic Massage Centre is a massage practice at 9 Shirley Road in Shirley, Christchurch, serving the city for 30 years. The team offers deep tissue, sports, pregnancy and Swedish relaxation massage, neuromuscular therapy, and on-site chair massage. The practice says its therapists have more than 50 years of combined experience and works on chronic pain, restricted movement, injury rehabilitation, sports maintenance, pregnancy aches and stress. Each visit starts with a health history questionnaire, and the therapist agrees a plan with the client. During treatment the client rates pressure on a scale of 1 to 5, and deeper work can leave soreness for a day or two. Sessions run for 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes. Evening appointments are offered Monday to Friday, and Saturday appointments are available. The centre has on-site parking, disabled access, high-low tables, eftpos and gift vouchers. Phone 03 385 0544 to book. Clients say the therapists help with long-running back pain and with the demands of sport. Our pick in Shirley for someone who wants a planned massage programme from a therapist matched to their needs.