Located in Mangawhai Heads
"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open."
B. K. S. Iyengar
ABOUT MYSELF
My name is Samantha Harper, professional massage therapist born and raised in New Zealand. My purpose is to support my client’s health by promoting positive overall well-being, helping my client's understand the benefits of massage and recovery through the different styles of massage I offer.
Since graduating from a Diploma in Health and Relaxation 2017 and a Diploma in Clinical Therapeutics 2018 at the New Zealand College of Massage.
A provider in the Health and Wellness industry for the general public, professional athletes in addition to association with NRL teams, competitive boxers and Team Emirates NZ. I am a passionate healer with an alternative approach, and I am dedicated to helping my clients move through a wide range of physical, emotional, and spiritual transitions in the most efficient and trans-formative way possible.
HARPER THERAPY
A Unique Holistic Approach
Each body holds the key to its own healing. At Harper Therapy, I provide the treatments, resources, and tools necessary to unlock the innate potential each of us holds inside. Creating a safe and compassionate environment for you to discover what will lead a more relaxed and healthier lifestyle. Live the life you want, and as your massage therapist, I’m here to support you along the way.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Sports Massage Therapy Pre/Post maintenance is geared toward athletes of every kind, from world-class professionals to weekend joggers. The particulars of the sports massage technique are specific to the athlete's sport of choice. Focusing on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements.
TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
Holistic Medicine is a broad range of medical practices that are based on many years of tradition. With my Trigger Point Therapy treatment, your body and mind will feel free and clear of all worries and stressors that life places upon us. I’m trained in a variety of holistic techniques that will surely help to heal you both mentally and physically.
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Deep Tissue Massage is a healing technique based on the principle of applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas with muscle tightness.
RELAXATION MASSAGE
Relaxation Massage, a light to medium pressure with smooth, gentle flowing motion enriched with aromatherapy oils helps relieve anxiety and stress, promotes deeper breathing, reduces pain, enhances a calm mind. Improving your bodies circulation of the lymph fluid which carries metabolic waste away from muscles and internal organs, resulting in lower blood pressure and improved body function and sleep quality.
PRENATAL MASSAGE
Prenatal massage can reduce stress hormones in your body to help relax and loosen your muscles. It can also increase blood flow, assisting in keeping your lymphatic system working at peak efficiency.
During pregnancy, regular prenatal massages may not only help you relax, but may also relieve insomnia, joint pain, neck/back pain, leg cramping and sciatica.
MYO-FASCIAL RELEASE
Myo-fascial release is a form of manual therapy to relieve pressure which may be caused by fascial adhesion's pressing on the nerves and soft tissue.
The purpose is to relax these tissues or elongate them to restore tissue mobility and circulatory flow bring nutrients to the cells.
Fascial adhesion's or restrictions, resulting in inefficient movement patterns, altered alignment, faulty mechanics and pain syndromes.
ENERGY HEALING MASSAGE
Energy healing is a holistic complimentary therapy that helps in activating the body’s subtle energy systems to remove blocks. By breaking through these energetic blocks, the body’s inherent ability to heal itself is stimulated. You don’t have to be spiritual to benefit from energy healing. It’s recommended to go in with an open mind for maximum benefits.
NECK & SHOULDERS
Focusing on the muscles around the neck and shoulder area. Improving neck strength and flexibility. Activating blood circulation especially to the brain. Helping to boost your immune system and alleviating mild to moderate headaches, migraines, neck and shoulder pain and inflammation whilst relaxing the mind and relieving stress.
SCALP AND JAW RELEASE
For all above Treatments
60 Minutes - $130.00
90 Minutes - $160.00
120 Minutes - $190.00
Harper Therapy is open Monday - Friday
Closed Saturday - Sunday
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
"Amazing massage, Best I've ever had. Really sorted my middle back and shoulder issue. Can't wait to go back."
Chantelle Flynn
"She is awesome at what she does, finds every niggle and gets it loose, and also puts you to sleep. Get at her if you have any niggles, tight in areas or just wanna treat yourself!"
Elliot Macdonald
"Words won't do justice the massage I just had here. This woman is a true healer"
Claire Robbie
"Sammy is amazing and really knows her stuff, I've had a dodgy knee for a while and it wasn't getting better, Sammy did a really great job getting to know what the issue was and working on it, it already feels so much better i can't wait to go back! beautiful calm and welcoming space too, you won't regret going here"
Mel K
"Thanks Sammy. I've had so much body work since i was a very young child and i just wanted to tell you that you are really good at what you do. Thank you."
Rebecca
As an athlete I have started seeing Sammy to help with all my little aches and pains from loads of training. She is not only amazing at what she does but professional, makes you feel comfortable and genuinely cares about YOU and always wants to make sure you are feeling 100% when you leave her. Couldn’t recommend her highly enough!!
Roi Ransfeild
Highly recommend Sammy to anyone seeking a quality massage from a professional therapist. Her experience with high level athletes has given her an amazing sense of how to target problem areas and release tight/tense muscles.
Tony Angelov
Sammie is an amazing therapist, she is unbelievably skilled at finding the spots that really need releasing to address pain, muscle tightness or for relaxation. She has a lovely warm demeanour, knowing when you need a relaxing quiet time or are happy to talk. Love the essential oils she offers in the room and the natural products she works with. Sammie has created an inviting space in her room. Knowledgable and highly skilled NMT therapist with a natural gift for massage.