Therapeutic Massage Whakatāne is a two-therapist practice on level 2 at 195 The Strand, Whakatāne. Its website lists therapeutic massage and FlowPresso, which uses compression, gentle heat and deep pressure in a full-body suit. The therapists are Deirdre, who has been practising since 2004 and trained in acupressure, reflexology, aromatherapy, Lomi Lomi, Thai massage and relaxation massage, and Marie-Lou, who has practised since 2018 and specialises in traditional Thai massage. The practice is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. It is closed on 24, 25 and 27 December and 1 and 2 January. Appointments can be booked through the website.
Customers say Deirdre is highly skilled, finds tight knots, and leaves them feeling wonderful. One calls her a fussy client's favourite who delivers every time. Reviews also mention relief from hip pain and the blend of relaxation and muscle work. Four other massage therapists are within a kilometre. Body Mechanics, 0.1 km away, has 5.0 from 358 reviews, and Spot On Remedial Massage is 0.6 km away with 5.0 from 10 reviews. Of the four nearby with ten or more reviews, none rates higher than this practice.