Annaste is a massage therapy practice in Nelson South run by Ann, a Diploma Remedial Massage Therapist trained in Brisbane, Australia. Ann has spent more than five years building her skills across physio clinics, mobile massage services, spas, markets, sport events and festivals, and now runs her own space in Nelson.
Ann is a certified Kahuna Practitioner who blends the flowing strokes of Kahuna (Lomi Lomi) massage with deep tissue work as her signature style, alongside sports massage using trigger point therapy and hot stones. Treatments are individually tailored to each client's needs, with a holistic approach that considers physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Annaste offers a tranquil, cozy setting with modern comforts like aromatherapy oils alongside the ancient tradition of massage therapy, aiming to give every client a personalised, rejuvenating experience.
Annaste is a massage therapy practice run by Ann, a Diploma Remedial Massage Therapist based in Nelson South. After more than five years working across physio clinics, mobile massage services, spas, markets, sport events and festivals, Ann now has her own dedicated space to share her expertise with the people of Nelson.
One of Ann's core offerings is Kahuna massage, also known as Lomi Lomi - a traditional Hawaiian style of bodywork. It uses flowing strokes with the elbows, forearms and hands to stimulate energy flow through the body, with the practitioner synchronising breath with the client's heartbeat. Oils are applied with long strokes that can extend the full length of the body, almost like wave motions. Because of the technique's flowing nature, clients are draped in a sarong and need to be comfortable removing their clothing to experience a full Kahuna session.
Ann also offers sports massage, combining deep tissue work with trigger point therapy - a technique focused on identifying and releasing tight areas within muscle tissue that cause pain and discomfort. Her specialty is using hot stones to relax and warm the area first, which then allows her to work deeper into the knots using the heat from the stones.
Ann's own signature massage combines her Kahuna style technique with deep tissue work, giving clients the best of both approaches in one session. She completed her Diploma in remedial massage in Brisbane in 2022 and continues to expand her skill set, currently developing techniques in dry needling, cupping and hot stone work.
Annaste's approach goes beyond addressing physical symptoms alone, considering each client's physical, mental and emotional wellbeing as part of the treatment. Every session is tailored to the individual, whether the goal is deep relief from muscle tension, stress reduction, or simply a moment of relaxation. The practice combines the ancient tradition of massage therapy with modern comforts, including a cozy atmosphere and aromatherapy oils.
Appointments can be booked online through Annaste's scheduling system, and enquiries or bookings outside office hours can be made via Facebook or email. The practice is located at 21 Scotland Street in Nelson South, offering a tranquil oasis for anyone looking to unwind and experience the healing touch of massage therapy.