Knead to Relax is a massage and wellness studio at 11 Island Terrace in Port Chalmers, Dunedin. The website says it is run by Vere Ngataro Hudson, known locally as Honey, who was born and raised in Port Chalmers and trained in the Diploma of Relaxation Massage and Wellness at Otago Polytechnic. Bodywork is the main focus, and the website also mentions a shamanic breathwork facilitator qualification, gained in December 2025.
The website lists therapeutic massage, relaxation massage, a deep performance massage for preparation, activity and recovery, and a hot basalt stone massage. Deep tissue and trigger point techniques are used for muscle tension, and a 15-minute chair massage is also offered. Access is from the Peninsula Beach Road entrance, towards Back Beach, and the website says there is plenty of parking in front. Nearby, Justene in Sight, 1.0 km away, is rated 5.0 from 10 reviews.