Fiordland Massage Clinic has been trusted in Fiordland since 2007, based at the Te Anau Wellness Hub on Milford Road. The clinic is owned and operated by Stef, who has run Fiordland Massage Clinic since 2009 after training in Calgary, Canada and studying Advanced Sports Massage at Christchurch College of Natural Medicine. Before going full-time with massage, Stef worked as a sea kayak guide by day and massage therapist by evening in Te Anau.
The clinic offers a genuinely wide range of treatments — relaxation, deep tissue, foot revival, hot stone, myofascial release, sports massage, pregnancy massage and couples massages — all customisable to suit individual needs. Given its Fiordland location, the clinic has developed a particular specialty in hiker recovery, with combo treatments designed specifically for those completing Great Walks and multi-day hikes, including compression therapy using Therabody Compression Boots.
Stef has provided massage at events including the Gold Rush Multisport Event, the Kepler Challenge, the Tour of Southland cycle race and corporate events throughout Otago. The clinic also offers multi-session packages with discounts, gift vouchers, and a locals discount on selected treatments.
Fiordland Massage Clinic has been trusted in the region since 2007, now based at the Te Anau Wellness Hub on Milford Road in a newly renovated, calm and restorative treatment room. The clinic is owned and operated by Stef, who has run it since 2009, having trained in relaxation massage in Calgary, Canada, before studying Advanced Sports Massage at Christchurch College of Natural Medicine.
Stef's path to running the clinic full-time started in Te Anau, where she worked as a sea kayak guide by day and a massage therapist in the evenings — until it became clear that doing both wasn't sustainable. She set up a full-time clinic with two staff, which has since grown into today's Fiordland Massage Clinic. Along the way, Stef has provided massage at events including the Gold Rush Multisport Event, the Kepler Challenge, the Tour of Southland cycle race, and corporate events throughout Otago.
The clinic offers relaxation, deep tissue, foot revival, hot stone, myofascial, pregnancy and couples massages, all customisable to individual needs. The Deep Tissue Massage is the clinic's most popular treatment, offering firmer pressure and detailed work on specific muscle groups, while the Swedish Relaxation Massage takes a gentler approach with long, flowing kneading strokes. Myofascial Release targets skeletal muscle immobility and pain, and Sports Massage assists with pre-event, post-event or training recovery.
Given its location at the gateway to Fiordland's Great Walks, the clinic has developed a genuine specialty in hiker recovery. The Ultimate Hikers Combo pairs a warm foot wrap, sole scrub and magnesium foot massage with a relaxation or deep tissue massage, and comes with a free hikers balm to take away. The Great Walk Recovery Combo goes further, combining a magnesium foot wrap and full body massage with a Recovery Compression Release using compression trousers. For the most intensive option, the Hikers Epic Recovery uses Therabody Compression Boots after a full leg massage flush to help reduce lactic acid buildup — though it isn't suitable for everyone, so it's worth checking with your therapist first if you have certain medical conditions.
For those wanting ongoing care, Fiordland Massage Clinic offers multi-session packages at a discount, with sessions expiring 12 months after purchase. Gift vouchers are also available, and a locals discount applies to selected treatments.
Fiordland Massage Clinic is located at the Te Anau Wellness Hub, 188 Milford Road, Te Anau. Appointments can be booked online, and the team can also be reached by phone or email for any questions.