Pure Massage Martinborough is a massage studio in the heart of the Wairarapa wine village of Martinborough, offering a wide range of massage treatments from traditional Thai techniques to deep tissue, hot stone and pregnancy massage. The studio is owned and directed by Kat, who trained in aromatherapy and traditional Thai massage in Thailand before gaining further experience as a massage therapist in Melbourne.
The team of therapists brings decades of combined international experience, having worked across Thailand, Poland, Hungary, Oman, China and Austria. Each therapist has over 10 years of experience in the field, giving clients access to genuinely skilled, internationally trained hands in a relaxed studio setting.
Pure Massage Martinborough places a strong emphasis on client comfort and professionalism, with clear protocols around draping, privacy, and a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour. The studio also has a sister location in Greytown, and offers gift cards, online booking, and add-on options to personalise any treatment.
Tucked into the heart of Martinborough, one of the Wairarapa's best-known wine villages, Pure Massage offers a genuine escape for locals and visitors alike. The studio is owned and directed by Kat, who trained in both aromatherapy and traditional Thai massage while in Thailand, before gaining further professional experience as a massage therapist in Melbourne. That grounding shows through in a treatment menu that blends traditional technique with genuine therapeutic care.
Pure Massage Martinborough's therapists — Noi, Bua, Wan, Noot and Jil — each bring more than 10 years of experience to the treatment room, having worked across countries including Thailand, Poland, Hungary, Oman, China and Austria. This international grounding gives the studio a depth of technique that goes well beyond a standard day-spa massage, reflected in glowing client reviews that single out individual therapists by name for the quality and care of their work.
The studio's Traditional Thai massage combines firm pressure, passive yoga stretches and compression to restore body balance and improve blood flow, and can be provided with or without oil. Deep Tissue massage is one of the studio's most popular treatments, targeting chronically tense areas like the lower back, stiff necks and sore shoulders with focused pressure. For a gentler option, the Relaxation Massage uses Swedish techniques with gentle strokes and relaxing oils, while the Aromatherapy Massage lets clients choose from almond, coconut, lemongrass, lavender or Ylang-Ylang essential oil for a milder-pressure experience.
More targeted treatments include the Back, Neck & Shoulder massage for upper body tension, and a Thai-style Foot Massage that activates reflex points across the feet and lower leg alongside calf massage. Hot Stone therapy uses smooth, heated stones to relax tense muscles and ease damaged soft tissue, while the Luxury Facial uses cleansing balms, oils and masks to support the natural health of the skin — and can be combined with an upper body or foot massage for a longer treatment. For expectant mothers, a dedicated Pregnancy Massage uses gentle techniques and safe positioning to ease discomfort throughout pregnancy. Couples looking to share the experience can book the Couples Massage in the studio's cosy couples room, a popular pairing with a day out wining and dining in Martinborough.
Clients can round out any treatment with add-ons including a choice of essential oil, a head massage, an additional foot massage, or a 30-minute traditional Thai add-on — a simple way to tailor a treatment to exactly what's needed on the day.
Pure Massage Martinborough takes client comfort seriously. Underwear must be worn at all times during treatments, and clients are discreetly and respectfully draped with a towel to ensure complete privacy throughout. The studio maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward inappropriate behaviour or harassment. Clients are asked to share any injuries, pain points, or pregnancy status before their treatment begins, and to arrive five minutes early, silence their phones, and avoid alcohol beforehand for the best possible experience.
Pure Massage is located at 60 Jellicoe Street, Martinborough, 5711, and is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm, and Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Bookings can be made online, and gift cards are available for those looking to treat someone else. A cancellation notice of at least 24 hours is requested for confirmed bookings.