Whakatau Roy

I was born in Auckland but raised in the South Island. I am a third generation painter and had been a painter for the previous nine years before starting here. The nature of the job often caused injuries to my lower back, neck and shoulders. I was constantly wrecking my body, and I decided I needed to work on healing it. This journey led me to realise that I liked to help others in their journey of wellness.

When I was offered the opportunity to become a massage therapist, I knew this was a perfect way to achieve my goal of helping others. So, I studied at the Otago Polytechnic and received a Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma.

Since starting in 2021, I believe that with the help of my colleagues, I have developed and refined not only my massage techniques and knowledge, but also the way I analyse, understand, and diagnose. I am eager to learn new and improved techniques for the benefit of our patients.

I enjoy spending time with friends, whānau and my German Shepherd Korra. I love heading out on road trips any chance I get, and walking in nature makes me feel at home.