Dilada Massage Therapy is a massage studio in Whakatāne, in Room 6 of Debod House at 12 Louvain Street. The studio is built around its therapist, Ladda, who has practised Thai medical massage since 2018 and is described on the website as fully qualified in advanced Thai medical massage. Treatments listed are traditional Thai massage, deep tissue, relaxation, sports and therapeutic massage, each tailored to the client. The studio is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6.30pm. Gift vouchers are sold for any of the treatments, for people who want to give a massage as a present.
Customers say the Thai massage is calm, skilful and deeply relaxing, and that the treatment is intense in a satisfying way. Deep tissue massage comes up most often, along with knot relief and help with injuries. One client with a neck and shoulder problem said the massage relieved a lot of pain. Another with a shoulder niggle of six months said it was nearly gone after one visit. Customers mention the warm bed set-up, the generous linen and a heated pad, and say the therapist checks on comfort throughout. Several have booked more sessions. The studio is a good choice for anyone in Whakatāne looking for deep tissue or Thai massage.