A massage and beauty studio named after the huia bird, which the website says symbolises balance and harmony between the physical and spiritual. The therapist, Kirsty, holds a Level 6 diploma in sports and therapeutic massage and a diploma in beauty therapy, and has worked at Cape Kidnappers, Black Barn Accommodation, Cape South Retreats and Mangapapa Hotel. Treatments are given from a home clinic or as a mobile service.
Services include therapeutic massage in 30, 60 or 90 minute sessions, a personalised therapeutic massage from 15 to 90 minutes, warm stone massage, a soothing facial, and a cleansing skin treatment. The mobile massage service carries a travel fee, and sessions of two to six hours are offered. The studio is in Waipatu, Hastings, at 89A State Highway 51. Our pick in Hastings for a calm massage in a quiet setting.