Relaxation & Recovery
Explore Our Services
Snells Beach Massage offers both traditional and seated massage options, all with discounts for members of Fitness Hub and Connect Striking. Just choose the Gym Member menu of services when scheduling.
Please note that seated massage can also be offered as a mobile service for corporate perks, team appreciation days, wellness seminars and other gatherings.
Please use our Contact Form to let us know your needs.
One hour long massage focused on pure relaxation or on workout recovery, as preferred by the client. Massage can improve circulation, soothe overworked muscles, release lactic acid build up and calm the sympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and muscle tension. Discounted rates for members of Fitness Hub and Connect Striking.
The ultimate in relaxation or recovery! If you have extra stiffness or muscle soreness, or you would like to devote additional time to specific areas the longer hour and a half massage is an excellent option to ensure ample time to address the issues you would like worked. Discounted rates for members of Fitness Hub and Connect Striking.
Short on time or just have one major body area you would like worked? Try our 30 minute long limited focus area massage. A full body massage is not possible in 30 minutes, but we can work back, legs, or whatever area specific area you prefer.
Pressed for time? Don’t love stripping down or getting oils on your skin? Try our seated chair massage, where you sit supported on our specially designed ergonomic chair while your therapist gives you a 15 minute back, shoulder and neck massage. Reset your day in just a quarter of an hour.
Booking Your Service
Use the Book button to go to our online scheduling system, or text 021 619 527 for availability. Please message if you are not seeing your preferred time available, we may be able to accomodate you.
Meet the Massage Therapist
Hi! I’m Kara, known in Snells Beach as “that redheaded lady who walks everywhere.” I moved to here from California in January 2024, and found a an amazing hometown. I recently left my corporate tech job and have chosen to start my own business doing something more personally fulfilling, where I can help people in my community feel their best.
I live in Snells Beach with my Kiwi husband, Matt, and our delightfully dumb dog Freddy, who I’m afraid you won’t see out walking with me. He had rough upbringing on the mean streets of South Auckland before the SPCA picked him up, so he’s socially inept with other dogs, tends to come on a bit strong. He’s a big boy, so he can be startling. Don’t worry, he’s got plenty of paddock to keep him busy, and heaps of attention from his human pack.
I mostly spend my free time walking, hiking, cooking and working out. I’ve focused in on strength training since I moved to New Zealand, and was able to compete in my first bodybuilding competition in 2025. I did unexpectedly well in my age group, and had a great time, so I am looking to continue with the sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can use our online booking form above for appointments two days in the future. If you need next day service please message 021 619 527 and we will try to accomodate you. Same day bookings are available rarely, please message as early as possible.
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Not to worry! If you have a booking I will come down to the lobby to let you into the facility. Please note, if you are quite early, I may still be with my previous client. You can pop me a text you’ve arrived, and can wait in the community area in the 4 Square (by the bakery) until I come to greet you.
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First, you will not be completely undressed for your massage. The convention in New Zealand is for the underpants to remain on, and some women choose to retain their bra as well. This can compromise some techniques, but your comfort during the massage is paramount.
You will also be draped in a sheet and blanket, with only the area currently being worked exposed while the rest of your body remains covered.
Just let us know your specific concerns and we can make sure you are comfortable during your massage.
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You can contact us anytime by email, snellsbeachmassage@gmail.com, by text, 021 619 527 (responses may be delayed if I am with a client), WhatsApp using the same number, or by the Contact Us form on this page.
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When I first arrived in New Zealand I found myself unable to do a license conversion (long & irrelevant story) so I had to walk while I waited out the 6 months I needed to have my learners permit before I could drive myself. I worked from home then, so it was mostly walking to the gym or the shops. I had zero issues hitting 10k steps per day.
After I got my license, I realised that when I didn’t walk to the gym and walk home, I’d hit dinner prep time and be short on steps, so I went back to walking. I realised it didn’t really take significantly more time after I located my car keys, unplugged the car, parked, etc. so I’ve kept it up.
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Ha - I wish, but no. I don’t just walk to the gym and turn right around to head home, I also walk into the gym and do classes or strength training most days of the week. Sorry, I know this isn’t the answer most folks who ask me about this are hoping to hear.
Contact Us
Interested in a 1:1 massage or inquiring about our services for events? Please use this form to let us know your questions or needs and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.