ProActive Massage at 438 Queen Street in Kuripuni, Masterton, is a musculoskeletal therapy and sports massage clinic. It is Wairarapa's only Bachelor's degree graduate in massage therapy. The website says the clinic was established in 2014 in Kuripuni Village by Katrina, and that there is no need to pick a treatment type, as each session is tailored to the person's needs on the day. Sessions can include advice, coaching, exercises, education and soft tissue treatment. The clinic also covers chronic and acute pain, injury rehabilitation and sports massage, and the website says it suits people with an active lifestyle or persistent pain. Bookings can be made on 027 331 9111.
Customers say Katrina takes time to chat, is knowledgeable about the body, and always offers tips and advice. One customer booked within a day after a friend gave them a voucher, and found the visit easy. Another says the treatment is professional and friendly, and that they leave feeling like a whole new body. The website says each session starts with a conversation about what a person wants, and why. Our pick in Masterton for sports massage and advice from a therapist who listens.