Move Through Your Day With Ease
TONI BRYANT | NEUROMUSCULAR & LYMPHOEDEMA THERAPIST | MANGAWHAI
Increase mobility and decrease stress
It’s frustrating when you’re limited by pain.
Everyday activities become a challenge, and hobbies seem less enjoyable.
Massage therapy can help you move through your day with ease.
Recover quicker from aches and pains
Take control of your health
Move with more freedom and lightness
Neuromuscular Massage Therapist | Lymphoedema Therapist Mangawhai
I help people in and around Mangawhai and Kaipara District move through their day more effortlessly.
Many of my clients come to me wanting to manage muscular discomfort or make the most of their rehabilitation.
Hi, I'm Toni Bryant
So they can -
Recover from injury
Increase sports performance
Enjoy their game of tennis or golf again
Have a good night's sleep
Work without experiencing pain
Wake up with a spring in their step
Play with their kids/grandkids
As a qualified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, I’ve seen the difference using advanced massage therapy can make on your ability to overcome discomfort, reduce musculoskeletal pain, increase mobility and ease stress.
Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, Neuromuscular Massage Therapy
Diploma in Health Sciences, Sports and Therapeutic Massage Therapy
Dr Vodder Qualified Lymphoedema Therapist
Former Tutor at New Zealand College of Massage and Wellpark College of Natural Therapies
Southern Cross and NIB provider
Former Massage Therapist for Vodafone Warriors, Silver Ferns, North Harbour Rugby
“I have been receiving professional massages for most of my adult life. While I always considered it vital to my health & well-being, when I started to get sciatica during my second pregnancy, getting a regular therapeutic massage became a necessity for my daily comfort.
I’ve had professional massages done worldwide and Toni is head and shoulders above the crowd with her knowledge, and ability to isolate my issues and relieve my discomfort. She’s also extremely caring and considerate. I cannot recommend Toni highly enough.”
Joan
Massage Services
Maybe you’ve tried seeking help but haven’t seen the results you’re looking for.
Or your Physiotherapist, Osteopath or Chiropractor has recommended ongoing massage to help your recovery.
It’s always good to try different treatments and see what works for you. Everyone and everyone’s body is different.
Massage isn’t necessarily a quick fix.
Especially if you’ve been experiencing stress or discomfort for a while.
Massage therapy addresses one piece of the jigsaw puzzle that makes up your whole-body well-being.
To make the most out of your session, we may talk about other aspects of your life that may help you make the most of your recovery.
“ I am a social tennis player, and I started to have problems with my lower back. My coach recommended Toni. Her expertise and professionalism are outstanding. After just a few sessions, my pain disappeared, and I started to enjoy my sport again. I’ve continued with weekly sessions, and it was the best decision I’ve made for my body and for my tennis. The treatment helped the muscle pain and greatly improved flexibility and range of motion. I am a better player now. “
Gelu
Massage therapy for recovery and well-being
You may come to me with concerns about
Headaches
Frozen shoulder
Poor posture
Fibromyalgia
Oedema
TMJ (jaw) pain
Neck pain
Back pain
Sporting injuries
Tennis/Golfers elbow
Whiplash
Stress and relaxation
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is an advanced form of massage therapy.
It uses a range of soft tissue techniques which works with the nervous system to help clients with acute and chronic pain symptoms.
As a Neuromuscular Therapist, I will determine what techniques will best suit you as an individual to address the cause of your pain and alleviate your discomfort.
Lymphoedema Therapy
What is lymphoedema?
Lymphoedema is a condition where the accumulation of excessive amounts of protein-rich fluid in the tissue results in swelling of one or more regions of the body. Lymphoedema usually affects the limb(s) although it may also involve the trunk, breast, head and neck area.
Lymphoedema is due to a failure of the lymphatic system and occurs when the demand for lymphatic drainage exceeds the capacity of the lymphatic circulation. This failure can be the result of a congenital condition or surgery.
How can Manual Lymphatic drainage help?
With Manual lymphatic drainage applied in a very skilled way using clinical reasoning and mapping of the body’s lymphatic system, I can reduce swelling by moving fluid from the swollen area into a place where the lymphatic system is working normally. MLD is also beneficial for other forms of oedema such as phlebolymphoedema and chronic venous insufficiency.
Compression bandaging may also be recommended as part of your treatment. This will be discussed during the initial session.
Personalised Massage Therapy
Each session involves a range of massage techniques and is personalised to exactly what you need on the day.
Your session may include
Neuromuscular Techniques
Deep Tissue Massage
Sports Massage
Relaxation Massage
Myofascial Release
Scar Tissue Release
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Pregnancy Massage
“It was good to meet you and have your healing hands work their magic. Just touching base to let you know I feel like a million bucks today! I felt noticeably more energetic when I got home last night, slept really well and feel like I can think straight for the first time in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the awesome massage.”
Mindy
Restore Your Body Naturally
Let The Aches And Stresses Melt Away
Move Through Your Day With Less Effort
Book Your Massage
Massage options
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This is the perfect massage session if you’ve one area to focus on (e.g. back).
$85
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Book this option if you’ve two areas that need special attention (e.g. back and neck).
$100
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A full body massage with a focus on one area requiring special attention.
$115
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This is the perfect full body massage when you also have more than one area requiring focused attention.
$140
Although massage is a holistic, non-invasive, natural therapy, some precautions must be taken. Check the list below or contact me if you would like more information on a specific condition.
Total Contraindications (not safe to massage)
Positive COVID 19
Fever/Flu
Vomiting
Intoxication of any substance
Infectious Skin Conditions
Local Contraindications (some massage may be indicated)
Local burns or cuts
Tendon rupture
Bone fracture
Varicose Veins
Medical conditions ~ certain medical conditions will need Doctors clearance before massage can take place.
Aggressive cancers
Heart conditions
DVT ( blood clots)
Kidney failure
Irregular blood pressure (not controlled)
How often do I need to come for a massage. And other questions you might have
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Everyone is different. And we’ll discuss the best plan for you at your appointment. Listen to your body. If you feel a difference, take note of how long you feel the benefit. The idea is to come back for another massage before the pain/discomfort returns.
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Each session includes a 10-minute consultation before the massage begins. This helps me understand your health history and tailor each massage to your needs.
The session might include muscle testing if required in order to pinpoint specific muscles or areas that need to be worked on.
You will be treated with professionalism, honesty, dignity and respect at all times.
This includes draping for privacy and dignity at all times.
At the end of your session, you may be given some homecare that will complement your massage session.
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This depends on how many focus areas you need to address and whether you want a full-body massage or not. The more focus areas, the longer the massage must be to address these areas properly. For example 45min for a general upper body massage addressing a few knots in the shoulder; or 75min for a full body massage with a focus on neck tension.
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No. Everything is connected so we don’t just focus on that one area. For example, if your lower back is the area you’d like us to focus on, I’d also work on your entire back, neck and front of your shoulders. As these areas are likely to be affected.
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Neuromuscular therapy is a manual therapy for pain management, rehabilitation and injury prevention.
It is a treatment for myofascial trigger points, which are small contractions in muscle fibers that cause pain, weakness and discomfort in a referred area. Neuromuscular therapy is a highly effective treatment for chronic pain, muscular trauma resulting from an accident or injury, or strain caused by overuse.
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A Registered Massage Therapist will always work within their scope of practice. You may experience nausea, headache, dizziness or even tenderness in the areas that were treated. This is normal, but the symptoms should only last 24 hours after the massage. Please contact Toni if you have any questions or concerns.
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No. Massage therapy in New Zealand is not a regulated industry and therefore not recognised by ACC.
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If you have the Wellbeing One or Wellbeing Two plans with the added Body Care Module, you are entitled to up to $500 per annum towards Massage Therapy with a Registered Massage Therapist. Simply bring your membership card along and I can process the claim immediately using EasyClaim.
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By choosing a Massage New Zealand registered Massage Therapist, you can be sure that your massage therapist has achieved industry-approved qualification(s), competence, and experience and is committed to high standards of practice and professionalism. MNZ therapists will work within their scope of practice, abide by the MNZ Code of Ethics, and update their skills frequently through the Continuing Professional Development requirements.
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They are a self-regulating professional body which upholds professional and ethical standards in massage therapy practice. Supporting and connecting members, allowing members to keep up to date with industry developments and massage therapy research.
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