Testimonials

It really works! Read what these delighted clients have to say about AlViva Remedial Massage:

“As a triathlete, I have found Alison’s remedial massage service to be very helpful. She provides an excellent therapeutic and restorative massage service as well as helping to remove doubts or concerns about the occasional strains and pain from training. I have found her to be committed to helping me to achieve my sporting goals and she also has a useful analytical ability when discussing training matters. Alison has a friendly, helpful and professional manner and I have no hesitation in recommending her to others.”
Warren

“Alison, thanks so much for the massage sessions… they’ve had a huge impact on my health and well-being. I am in awe of your knowledge of the body's muscles and your ability to manipulate them to relieve my aches and pains. Our sessions are not only very relaxing but also very therapeutic and I always leave walking taller and freer than when I arrived. I appreciate the way you find out where I may be feeling pain or stiffness, and then suit that massage to my needs. Truly personalised service! Also, the exercises you have given me to do between sessions have been great to help keep my muscles more relaxed and flexible. I look forward to continuing our fortnightly sessions as the personal gains for me have been immense!”
Lynne

“Thank you for all your help in getting me mobile again after my knee replacement operation. The massages really helped me achieve greater mobility and eased the pain so that I was able to get motivated again and push on. As well as your physical skill in massage, I really appreciated your sensitivity and tact in how you helped me.”
Jenny

“I'm an enthusiastic but irregular runner. I thought I'd give Alison a try because I often felt stiff and sore. I knew massage could make you feel relaxed but until I came across Alison I didn't know it could also heal.”
Judy

“After some heavy tree felling work over summer, I came down with a three-month bout of 'chainsaw elbow' that was painful enough to keep me awake at nights. Three or four sessions with Alison and some follow-up exercise unravelled all the 'knots', and the pain has completely gone! Thank you Alison. You have a true healer's touch.”
Richard

“I have been going to Alison for weekly massages as part of my preparation for the Port of Tauranga Half Ironman 2008, and finally Ironman New Zealand 2008. Alison is always very patient, and focused on what my training load was for that week and worked on the areas that needed particular attention. She managed to fit me in around my work, my training and my rest days to allow me maximum benefit. Alison got on top of my many niggles and pains early on which I believe prevented further injury. I would arrive at Alison’s rooms tired, with achy legs after a huge weeks training, leaving relieved of the many knots and strains, and with legs that felt rejuvenated. Alison is a great massage therapist with a warm and friendly personality who I would recommend to any athlete.”
Dawn

AlViva Remedial Massage has made a positive difference to these people’s lives — it can for you too! Contact us to make an appointment and put the spring back into your step.