What we offer

Picture your body as a high-performance machine, built for speed but occasionally sputtering from wear and tear. NZBMA’s Body Mechanic Treatment, crafted by Wayne Armour with over 20 years of hands-on expertise, is your full-service tune-up to restore smooth, functional movement free from discomfort. This is not a fluffy spa massage; it is a targeted, no-nonsense overhaul for anyone ready to get their engine purring again. Wayne, a master mechanic of the human body, uses his neurodivergent lens to zero in on myofascial restrictions & muscular imbalances that stall your movement. His approach, based in biomechanics, tensegrity & structural mechanics, is like realigning your chassis and tightening the bolts.

Each session is tailored, blending hands-on soft tissue release, movement retraining & body-cognitive behavioural techniques to boost mobility, ease discomfort & prevent future breakdowns. Expect a firm, purposeful touch; Wayne’s not here to tickle, but to transform how your body performs. Drawing on his work with high-performance athletes, Wayne aligns treatments with your goals, whether you are recovering from a sports injury, managing chronic discomfort or chasing peak performance. He integrates the biopsychosocial model, fine-tuning not just your body but also your mindset & environment for lasting resilience. It’s like upgrading your shocks, balancing your suspension & ensuring your engine adapts to life’s twists & turns.

With two service option a 45-minute quick ‘tune-up’ at $85 or a 90-minute ‘ultimate’ overall at $180. Consider these treatment options is like a one-on-one workshop, not a day spa. Each session involve assessing your movement patterns, feedback, and aiming at releasing tightness or restricted soft tissues/fascial limitations. Following, Wayne teaching strategies or suggested tools from NZBMA’s Resource page to maintain healthy functional mobility & sustained range of motion. The result? A stronger, more mobile you, ready to tackle daily challenges with confidence & a spring in your step. Curious? Learn more here NZBMA Body Mechanic.

Buckle up for Dawn Armour’s Remedial Massage at NZBMA. A targeted, no-frills therapy that’s more like a body fine-tune session, than a spa snooze-fest! With a diploma in Remedial Massage from Australia (1991), refreshed with courses in 2018 & 2024, plus a diploma in Aromatherapy earned while conquering breast cancer, Dawn brings over 30 years of expertise to Aotearoa New Zealand. Her therapeutic approach is a powerhouse, designed to kickstart your body’s natural healing, tackle discomfort & get you moving like a well-oiled machine. This isn’t your average rub-down. Dawn’s Remedial Massage dives deep to address muscular imbalances, chronic pain & restricted mobility with a science-backed, hands-on approach. Forget fluffy spa vibes, this is about pinpointing possible root causes of your aches. This treatment shares the same rigorous foundation as our Body Mechanic Treatment, making it a perfect combo for clients seeing both Dawn and Wayne.

What’s in store? Summarily to your Body Mechanic, Dawn starts with thorough assessments such as: Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T Mnemonic checks & physical exams to map out your body’s trouble spots. Then, she rolls up her sleeves for a tailored session using soft tissue massage techniques like: Neuromuscular Technique (NMT), Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), Trigger Point Therapy, Kinesio-taping, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) & Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), to name a few. It’s like a toolbox for your muscles, joints & fascia, carefully selected to restore function and banish discomfort.

Choose between a 45-minute session ($85) for a focused issue or a 90-minute session ($150) for a full-body overhaul. Dawn’s massage boosts circulation, enhances flexibility & promotes efficient muscle function, helping you move freely & feel great. Beyond recovery, it’s a game-changer for injury prevention, correcting postural imbalances, easing tension & improving joint mobility to keep future injuries at bay. Whether you’re bouncing back from a sports injury, managing a chronic condition or just want to stay in top form, Dawn’s Remedial Massage delivers a personalised, holistic boost to your wellbeing. Book now and discover for yourself how good NZBMA’s Remedial Massage is!

Spotted us doing what we do best at local sporting events? That’ NZBMA’s Sports Flush Massage, the industry changing full body reset created by Dawn & Wayne Armour! True to its name, this treatment is a quick flush for athletes & weekend warriors needing to bounce back from intense workouts or anyone craving a speedy recharge. Think of it as a power nap for your muscles, getting you back in the race and ready to crush it. This massage blends massage techniques such as Effleurage, Petrissage, Percussion, Tapotement, Soft Transverse Friction & Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), all supercharged with Dawn’s legendary essential oil massage balm. The payoff? Amped-up circulation, soothed muscle soreness & a boost to your body’s natural anti-inflammatory processes to melt away tension & swelling. It’s like a pit stop that tunes your body in record time.

Priced at $75 for a convenient 45-minute session, the Sports Flush Massage isn’t just a quick rub. It’s a revitalising jolt that leaves you recharged, restored & primed to tackle your next challenge, whether you’re chasing a podium finish or just powering through life’s hustle. Ready to feel unstoppable? Book your Sports Flush Massage and see how epic you can feel.

IDTS Connect by NZBMA is a peer support service designed to creating genuine connection & belonging within the Ōtautahi Christchurch community. Created by Wayne Armour, IDTS (short for: I Don’t Think Straight) embraces the richness of lived experience, especially for those navigating neurodivergence, identity, sporting pressures & life’s unpredictable paths. Founded by Wayne’s personal lived journey, IDTS Connect offers a safe, inclusive space where people can show up authentically, be heard without judgment & build meaningful relationships through shared understanding without needing ‘fixing.’ This is not conventional therapy, nor does it replace clinical settings. Instead, it’s NZBMA’s way of giving back, facilitating ‘free’ 60/90-minute community sessions that nurture connection & belonging through a peer-led equal exchange of shared lived stories. Bookings are via email only.

We are seeking your feedback as Wayne is in the development stage of getting this service off the ground. Once we have lane hire fees, entry fees, an idea of available time/day slots, as well as collating your feedback. Then we can move forward. Please get involved if you see value in this! Read more here