Body Mechanics, at 5 George Street in Whakatāne, is a massage clinic that also offers acupuncture, which customers mention more than anything else. The website lists Thai massage with oil and Thai reflexology, deep tissue, sports and remedial massage, and pregnancy massage. Acupuncture uses fine needles placed into pressure points to ease aches and support the body's energy flow. The website says its therapists are qualified and registered, and that each treatment is personalised. Customers say the clinic is clean, quiet and efficient. One visitor asked to be fitted in within 24 hours and was offered two appointments.
Customers praise therapists who take time to understand where the pain comes from. One said a deep tissue massage was firm but relaxing. Open Locally lists four other massage therapists within a kilometre. Whakatanemassage therapy and Therapeutic Massage Whakatane, both 0.1 km away, are rated 5.0 from 4 and 10 reviews, and Spot On Remedial Massage, 0.5 km away, is rated 5.0 from 10. Of the four with 10 or more reviews in these figures, none is rated higher than this clinic. Our pick in Whakatāne for acupuncture alongside massage.