# Massage Therapy Christchurch - book now > Bodyworks is remedial massage therapy clinic in Christchurch where you can experience expert deep tissue massage, relaxation massage or sports massage. Relieve pain, reduce stress or enhance recovery. Book online today. - [What to expect from your massage therapy session] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/What-to-expect.html): Questions and answers about your massage therapy session with Bodyworks, Christchurch - [Recommendations for Bodyworks Massage Therapy] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/recommendations.html): What people are saying about us - Recommendations for Bodyworks Massage Therapy - [Buy personalized massage gift vouchers | Receive online instantly] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/Gift-Vouchers.html): Buy massage gift vouchers online and receive instantly. 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All at our Christchurch based massage therapy clinic. - [Therapeutic & Sports Massage Christchurch | Bodyworks Massage Therapy] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/Bodyworks-massage-services): Bodyworks Massage Therapy in Christchurch offers a range of professional massage services including deep tissue massage, sports massage, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, pregnancy massage, relaxation massage, hot stone massage, pain management and gift vouchers. - [Expertise You Can Trust - About the Bodyworks Team] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/About-Bodyworks-Massage.html): Find out more about our Christchurch based clinic and our massage therapists' training and expertise. The Bodyworks team specialize in chronic pain management, injuries, stress management and more. - [Contact Bodyworks Massage Therapy in Spreydon, Christchurch by email or phone, for therapeutic massage and sports massage] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/Contact-Bodyworks.html): If you have questions about our services, here's our contact details in Christchurch - [Latest news from Bodyworks Massage] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/News-from-Bodyworks-Massage): Bodyworks Massage news - [A bit about Vic] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/Victoria-austism): We thought we’d tell you a little more about our therapists, to help you decide who is the best match for you. First up is Vic, who wants you to know “If I come across as quirky, that’s because I’m autistic. I see the world a little differently, feel free to ask me about it!” - [Vic Hasler] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/About-Victoria): Massage Therapist, RMT * Deep tissue massage * Sports massage * Pregnancy massage * Myofascial release * Relaxation massage * Thermal stone massage - [Rachel Ah Kit] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/About-Rachel-pain-specialist): Massage Therapist, RMT / Pain Coach, PGDipHealSc (Pain) & Clinic Director * Massage therapy & movement for pain * Relaxation massage * Deep tissue massage * Pregnancy massage * Thermal stone massage * Oncology massage - [Chris Buckeridge] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/About-Chris): Massage Therapist, RMT * Deep tissue massage * Relaxation massage * Sports massage * Pregnancy massage * Thermal stone massage - [Heather Brunt] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/About-Heather): Massage Therapist, RMT * Relaxation massage * Myofascial release * Deep tissue massage * Sports massage * Pregnancy massage - [Minty the Greyhound] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/About-Minty-the-greyhound): Canine Therapist * Pats * Tail wags * Wet noses * Sleeping - [10 Health Benefits of Relaxation] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/benefits-of-relaxation): In this busy, fast-paced world we barely have time to breathe, let alone relax. This article gives you 10 clear reasons it's important you learn to relax. - [Relax, there's no sabre toothed tiger!] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/Relax-theres-no-sabre-toothed-tiger): We all experience stress from time to time. Well, if you live in Christchurch you might just be suffering from higher levels of stress than you think. Read this article I’ve written about what causes stress, what its signs are and what you can do about it. - [Good news and sad news this week] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/Goodbye-Marama-hello-Hayley): Someone starts and someone leaves - [Introducing Heather - student massage therapist] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/Heather-student-therapist): We are excited to announce a new “addition” to the Bodyworks team. We are providing supervised clinical practice for a local massage student, Heather Brunt. - [Welcome to Heather - our new grad therapist] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/Heather-new-grad-therapist): A formal WELCOME to the Bodyworks team for Heather! She was with us as a student therapist late last year while she finished clinical hours for her NZ Diploma of Remedial Massage. Now she's fully qualified and available Tuesday and Thursdays in clinic. - [Welcome to Chris - our new grad therapist] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/Chris-new-grad-therapist): Chris has just completed his Diploma Remedial Massage with Ara, but he was keen to get his professional career started with Bodyworks. - [Sit All Day? 6 Ways to Stay Active at Your Desk] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/403121): I regularly warn clients of the dangers of sitting for too long. Here's a great piece on what you can do to help yourself. And ladies - watch the video at the end about crossing your legs! - [Marama Markman] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/856446): Massage Therapist, RMT * Deep Tissue massage * Sports massage * Trigger point therapy * Relaxation massage - [The Fuzz] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/355145): OK, so I've talked a lot with clients about "the white stuff you see when you take the skin off a chicken breast" - connective tissue that builds up and cause adhesions under your skin or between muscles. Many of you know the slight discomfort when I've rolled your skin to try to get rid of it. So, here's what I'm talking about. And if you've got Fuzz - come and see me! - [Sitting: 6 New Reasons It's Bad For Your Health] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/403567): As if I don't go on about sitting already - here's even more reasons to take a break from your desk - NOW! - [What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/683400): The best way I have heard the lymphatic system in the body being described was if you imagine the human body was a city, then the lymphatic system is the police and waste disposal service all rolled into one. - [Give your head a treat with some Indian Head Massage] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/687177): Our therapist Ushma Shah is now offering Indian Head Massage at Bodyworks. Read on to find out more about this ancient treatment. - [Sitting is killing you] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/372181): Many of my clients have heard me tell them that the human body isn't designed to sit for long periods of time. Read on to find out why! - [We're supporting the Scooter Safari] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/409995): We're proud to again be supporting the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari. - [Are you TOFI?] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/405210): That is "Thin Outside, Fat Inside" - so, you're not overweight, but you could still be at risk of many deadly health conditions if you carry your fat inside - around your vital organs. Read this article to find out more. - [Save time shopping this Christmas - buy gift vouchers online!] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/394075): At Bodyworks we take the stress out of doing your Christmas shopping this year. You can buy personalised gift vouchers online, delivered to you by email. Easy and hassle free! - [We're sponsoring the Crusaders Charity Cricket match again!] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/388290): 11am Sunday 27 November at the Hagley Oval, Todd Blackadder's All Stars play against a Crusaders selection to raise money and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Assocation of NZ - [Bring back Free-Range kids!] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/361857): Kids are now confined for good parts of their childhood and are on average 30% less active in weekends. Lack of physical activity is a major health issue! - [Can't shake that cold?] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/357887): So, the weather is getting colder. Have you had the first cold of the season yet? And has it hung round longer than you'd like? It could be your immune system having a bad time. Stress, especially the kind of "overload" stress many of us Cantabrians are having post-EQ, can compromise our immunity. - [Laugh, cry, shout, hug] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/337802): It's over a week since the massive earthquake here in Christchurch. No need to remind you of that. And as the people of this beautiful city try to adapt to the new normal, there is more danger lurking. Stress. - [Last minute Christmas idea?] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/328050): Buy a gift voucher for a 60min massage therapy session for only $55! Save yourself $10 and treat someone you care about this Christmas! - [We're supporting the Crusaders Charity Cricket match] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/325966): Bodyworks Massage is excited to be a player sponsor for this weekend's Crusaders Charity Cricket match - supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Association. - [We're on the move] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/323766): We'll be operating out of new premises from Tuesday 23 November. The new location in Spreydon has easy access off Lincoln Rd - more details are on the Contact Us page. We look forward to contiuning to provide the same great service from our new place! - [Stress massage for those seriously quake affected] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/305943): If you or someone close to you has been seriously affected by Saturday's earthquake, we're offering stress relief massage at a negotiable rate. - [September news] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/305242): A copy of our latest email newsletter. - [Oh my aching shins!] (https://www.bodyworksmassage.co.nz/blog/304938): Do you get pain either side of your shin bone during and after exercise, especially during hill running? If you do you could have shin splints. We explain what it is, the causes and treatment options for you.