Experienced care, clinically grounded
Hey! I’m Tess
I’m a Level 7 Degree-qualified massage, oncology and lymphatic therapist with over 20 years of experience in Ōtautahi Christchurch, and I also spent a decade as a personal trainer. I’m a bit of a muscular, nervous system, lymphatic, and scar enthusiast, and my aim is simple: to reduce discomfort, support recovery, and help you move with ease and confidence in your body.
Treatment is always guided by what your body needs, whether we’re working through rehabilitation, easing persistent tension, or helping your nervous system settle.
Outside of work, I love getting into the mountains, attempting home renovations, learning something new, or planning my next adventure.
I look forward to working with you!
About Tess
Using neuromuscular and myofascial techniques, oncology-informed care, scar work, lymphatic therapy, and compression, I treat your body as the complex system it is. Every session begins with clinical assessment and is shaped by what your nervous system and tissues actually need.
With a background as both a massage therapist and personal trainer, I hold a curiosity and understanding of how your body moves, adapts, and heals. I enjoy collaborating with other health professionals to provide wraparound care and believe in helping people understand how massage fits into their wider health plan.
If you’re looking for bodywork that’s informed, intentional, experienced and genuinely therapeutic, get in touch.
Common issues I treat include:
Sports injuries and muscle recovery
Post-surgical rehabilitation, lymphatic drainage and scar tissue therapy
Chronic pain and persistent tension
Integrative Oncology Massage – during and post-treatment
Headaches and TMJ-related conditions
Postural strain and work-related tension
Restricted movement and reduced mobility
Stress and nervous system dysregulation
