Mission statement

To help clients continually improve their everyday health and wellbeing by providing Quality Customerised and Affordable Massage Therapy Services.

Who we are and what we do

Ebb&Flow Natural Therapy Studio was established in July 2015, by Yan Xie an experienced remedial massage therapist registered with MNZ, graduated from the New Zealand College of Massage with Diplomas in Health Sciences (Therapeutic Massage, Massage and Sports Therapy), Bangor University, the UK with MBA in General Management.  The Studio is located on the beachfront of Lyall Bay with a second clinic at Tiaki Physio in 40 Taranaki St., Wellington.

The Studio offers a range of professional massage therapy and Pilate Reformer training aiming at helping clients with body strengthening and rehabilitation from e.g. stress, post-surgery, minor injuries or muscular weakness, therefore to improve and enhance their Wellbeings.

The main services include Kinsio-Remedial, Remedial, Relaxation, Pregnancy, Hotstone massage therapies, and Pilates Reformer training by applying the following techniques:

• Muscle Testing&Balancing,
• Remedial/Relaxation Massage Techniques,
• Mobilization Techniques.
• Myofascial Release,
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage,
• Dry-needling
• Cupping Therapy.

We provide a holistic approach to customize each client’s needs at each treatment which includes initial consultation, treatment planning, reassessment and homecare recommendations. We listen to clients carefully and get them fully involved, so the effectiveness of each treatment and the satisfaction can be achieved.

We treat the underlying conditions:

•   Chonic muscular pain
•   Muscular tension and stiffness
•   Stress
•   Sleep disturbance
•   Joints stiffness
•   Sciatic pain
•   Poor posture
•   Sports-related pain
•   Primary Lymphoedema
•   Pre-/Post-surgical swelling and recovery

We assist and facilitate with:

•   Increase body balance physically and emotionally. 
•   Alleviating pain
•   Reduce tension and stiffness.
•   Reduce lymphoedema
•   Improve immune system
•   Assist injury rehabilitation
•   Reduce stress
•   Improve sleeping qualit
•   Body strengthening 

Our approach and techniques

Having 9 years experiences as a full-time remedial massage therapist since 2015, I have had a lot of training on different therapies and techniques that have been well applied in my clinical practices e.g. dry-needling, cupping, ortho-bionomy, myofascial release, Touch-for-Health, Kinesiology and Pilate Reformer Training,

I provide a holistic approach to customize each client’s needs at each session. We listen to clients carefully and get the clients fully involved, so the effectiveness of each treatment and the client’s satisfaction can be achieved. During the treatment, our client’s privacy is maintained with appropriate draping and positioning. All techniques and pressure will be suitable and adapted to the client’s preference.

What to expect

On your arrival you will be met at the front door and shown to the private studio which has a very comfortable and relaxing setting.    All linen, towels and draping are provided with your privacy always being fully respected.

Your first appointment will include a free consultation, completing your Client Information Sheet, discussing your history, setting goals both specific for the session as well as general goals, specialist assessments and tests, treatment planning, appropriate massage techniques with re-assessments and homecare programs after each appointment.  The initial consultation will provide a clear idea of your present condition as a starting point and from here a suitable program of treatment will be provided.

You will be reassessed at the start of each subsequent appointment with the most appropriate treatment provided with your consent being required for each treatment session.  We will also provide rehabilitation programmes to assist you with injury recovery, postural adjustment and movement correction.

About myself

Having over 10-years’ experience in project and operations management and obtaining an MBA degree study in the UK, I have gained a good understanding of business and clients, which provided a solid foundation for the start-up of my own massage business. I entered into the health care industry as a massage therapist in 2015 initially for my own health issues and then soon discovered great self-satisfaction when I helped other people to achieve their health goals, which motivated and convinced me this is something I really want to do as a new career for the rest of my life.

Since I started this career, I have worked with Phoenix Football, Sourthen Steel Netball Team, British Lions (2017), Wellington Central Pulse, Super Rugby Teams (e.g. Western Force, Southern Kings, Jaguars), Bulldogs and Wallabies  as a subcontractor to JRM Australia Pty. Ltd., the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Currently I have been providing massage services for the athletes who are going to compete at World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in August 2018 USA.

I thoroughly enjoy being a massage therapist. The biggest reward is to help people improve their health and well-being so does the quality of their lives.