AK Massage & Beauty

About AK Massage & Beauty

AK Massage & Beauty is a massage and beauty therapy salon in the heart of Newtown, Wellington, at 10 Riddiford Street. With a passion for holistic wellness, the team offers a range of indulgent, professional treatments designed to nurture both body and soul — a serene oasis where every session is tailored to provide a truly relaxing wellness experience.

The treatment menu spans Swedish massage, Chinese Meridian massage, Asian-Swedish massage, spot massage, hot stone massage, foot reflexology and pregnancy massage, alongside massage add-ons, facials, eye treatments, waxing and body care. Packaged rituals range from the 40-minute Spoil Me Package to the 140-minute Deluxe Relaxation Package and 130-minute Triple Luxury Renewal, and seasonal specials bring in traditional Chinese herbal mud therapy and meridian brush treatments.

The name AK comes from the founder's beloved daughter and niece, with the hope that AK will always be as youthful, vibrant, kind and beautiful as they are — and that this love extends to every customer, so each treatment feels like a caring embrace from family.

AK is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am-6pm, with Sunday and after-6pm sessions by appointment. Bookings can be made online and gift vouchers are available. Staff and patients' families of Ronald McDonald House Wellington receive a 10% discount on normal prices (packages excluded), and free 90-120 minute public parking is available on the bottom floor of Woolworths Newtown for shoppers on Riddiford Street.

AK Massage & Beauty: Family-Warm Massage and Beauty Therapy in the Heart of Newtown, Wellington

On Riddiford Street, in the middle of Newtown's busy shopping strip, AK Massage & Beauty offers a sanctuary of rejuvenation. Built around a passion for holistic wellness, the salon brings together indulgent, professional treatments designed to nurture both body and soul — from soothing massages to rejuvenating facials, with each session tailored to provide a truly relaxing wellness experience.

A name that means family

The name AK is derived from the founder's beloved daughter and niece. The team hopes AK will always be as youthful, vibrant, kind and beautiful as they are — and, more importantly, that this love is extended to every customer, so each treatment at AK feels like a caring embrace from family.

That warmth shapes the menu, which draws on both Western and Chinese wellness traditions. Clients can choose classic Swedish massage, Chinese Meridian massage or the Asian-Swedish hybrid, alongside hot stone massage, targeted spot massage, foot reflexology and pregnancy massage, with add-ons available to tailor any session.

Winter warmers and herbal mud therapy

Through the winter season, the Winter Cozy Special adds traditional Chinese herbal mud therapy to the lineup: a 35-minute spot massage paired with herbal mud, a 40-minute lower back and gluteal muscle relief massage with mud therapy, or a two-hour hot stone full body massage combined with meridian brush therapy. Deluxe Relaxation, Body Renewal and Triple Luxury Renewal bookings also come with a complimentary hot stone therapy or meridian brush treatment while the special runs.

Packages for every kind of day

Twelve packaged rituals span everything from a quick reset to a full half-day of pampering. The 40-minute Spoil Me Package pairs a neck, shoulder and back massage with an exfoliating sugar scrub, while the 60-minute Relaxing Foot Care Package teams foot reflexology and a head massage with an express pedicure.

At the luxurious end, the 140-minute Deluxe Relaxation Package combines a foot spa, full body massage, foot reflexology and a Rapid Refresh Customised Facial. The 130-minute Triple Luxury Renewal moves from a soothing foot bath and foot mask through a deeply relaxing full body massage to a Luxury Facial Journey — the treatment the team suggests when you are weary, deserve a reward, or simply wish to let go of all worries.

In between sit the Sweet Journey Package, with its foot bath and sugar scrub, head, neck, shoulders and back massage, hydrating facial and express gel pedicure, and the Warm Escape Foot Care with its hot stone foot and calf massage, warm steam and nourishing foot mask. Radiance, Body Repair, Stress Relief, Body Renewal, Stimulating and the Bliss Deal round out the collection. Whatever the ailment — tired feet, aching shoulders, dull skin or a demanding week — there is a combination built for it.

Eyes, skin and finishing touches

Beyond massage, the beauty menu covers facials, waxing and body care, along with specialised eye treatments. Eyebrow tinting creates fuller-looking brows that typically last three to six weeks and shorten the morning routine; eyelash tinting uses a safe, semi-permanent vegetable dye so lashes appear darker, longer and fuller; and the combined brow and lash tint delivers both at once. Aftercare advice is provided so results stay fresh for as long as possible.

Planning your visit

AK Massage & Beauty is at 10 Riddiford Street, Newtown, open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 6pm, with Sunday and after-6pm sessions available by appointment. Bookings can be made online, and gift vouchers are available to purchase — an easy way to pass on the feeling of a caring embrace.

Driving in? Free 90-120 minute dedicated public parking is available on the bottom floor of Woolworths Newtown for people using shops on Riddiford Street. And in a gesture that reflects the salon's family spirit, staff and patients' families of Ronald McDonald House Wellington receive a 10% discount on normal prices, excluding packages. For inquiries or to schedule a blissful retreat, phone or email the team — they look forward to guiding you towards ultimate relaxation and beauty.

Signature items

• Deluxe Relaxation Package
• Triple Luxury Renewal
• Hot Stone Massage
• Chinese Meridian Massage
• Warm Escape Foot Care
• Foot Reflexology

Menu

Massages

• Swedish Massage — Classic flowing massage to relax muscles and ease tension.
• Chinese Meridian Massage — Traditional massage working along the body's meridian lines.
• Asian-Swedish Massage — A fusion of Asian techniques and Swedish relaxation massage.
• Spot Massage — Targeted massage focused on specific tight or tired areas.
• Hot Stone Massage — Heated stones used to melt deep muscular knots and tension.
• Foot Reflexology — Pressure-point foot massage to relieve fatigue and support circulation.
• Pregnancy Massage — Gentle, tailored massage for expectant mothers.

Eye Treatments

• Eyebrow Tint — Tinting for fuller-looking brows; typically lasts three to six weeks.
• Eyelash Tint — Semi-permanent vegetable dye so lashes appear darker, longer and fuller.
• Eyebrow & Eyelash Tint — Combined tinting for defined brows and fuller-looking lashes without falsies.

Beauty Services

• Facials — Deep-cleansing and hydrating facials, including the Rapid Refresh Customised Facial.
• Waxing — Professional waxing treatments.
• Body Care — Body treatments including exfoliating sugar scrubs and nourishing care.
• Massage Add-Ons — Enhancements to tailor and deepen any massage session.

Winter Specials

• Spot Massage & Chinese Herbal Mud Therapy — 35-minute targeted massage paired with traditional Chinese herbal mud therapy.
• Lower Back & Gluteal Muscle Relief Massage & Herbal Mud Therapy — 40-minute lower back and gluteal relief massage with Chinese herbal mud therapy.
• Hot Stone Full Body Massage & Meridian Brush Therapy — Two hours of hot stone full body massage combined with meridian brush therapy.

Signature Packages

• Deluxe Relaxation Package — Foot spa, full body massage, foot reflexology and Rapid Refresh Customised Facial (140 minutes).
• Sweet Journey Package — Foot bath and sugar scrub, head, neck, shoulders and back massage, hydrating facial and express gel pedicure (110 minutes).
• Relaxing Foot Care Package — Foot reflexology and head massage plus an express pedicure (60 minutes).
• Spoil Me Package — Neck, shoulder and back massage with an exfoliating sugar scrub (40 minutes).
• Stimulating Package — Reflexology combined with a head, neck, shoulder and back massage (70 minutes).
• Radiance Package — Foot spa, facial massage and neck, shoulder and back oil massage (65 minutes).
• Body Repair — Full body massage with reflexology and a foot spa (90 minutes).
• Stress Relief Package — Foot spa, facial massage and full body massage (95 minutes).
• Body Renewal — Foot spa and reflexology, facial massage and full body massage (120 minutes).
• Triple Luxury Renewal — Foot spa and foot mask, full body massage and Luxury Facial Journey (130 minutes).
• Warm Escape Foot Care — Foot soak and sugar scrub, hot stone foot massage, warm steam, foot mask and head, neck and shoulders massage (70 minutes).
• Bliss Deal — Head, neck, shoulders and back massage with a hydrating facial (60 minutes).

Frequently asked questions

Where is AK Massage & Beauty located?

At 10 Riddiford Street in the heart of Newtown, Wellington.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Saturday, 9.30am-6pm. Sundays and after-6pm sessions are available by appointment only.

How do I book an appointment?

Book online through the AK Massage & Beauty booking page, or phone or email the salon to schedule your treatment.

Is there parking nearby?

Yes — free 90-120 minute dedicated public parking is available on the bottom floor of Woolworths Newtown for people using shops on Riddiford Street.

Do you sell gift vouchers?

Yes, gift vouchers can be purchased online — an easy way to gift a massage, facial or package.

Are any discounts offered?

Staff and patients' families of Ronald McDonald House Wellington receive 10% off normal prices. This excludes packages.

How long do eyebrow and eyelash tints last?

Eyebrow tints typically last three to six weeks, fading slowly and subtly. After a tint, keep the area dry at first, avoid oil-based products, and skip other eye treatments for at least 24 hours.

Tips

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