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In both stillness and movement we

discover deep connection with self and others

We feel heard . We are seen . We heal

Hi, I’m Naomi Cassrels

Connection is essential for well being and allows us to thrive. I am passionate about helping people find their way to wellness through bodywork, movement and the therapeutic process. 

My mission is to create safe, supportive and inclusive spaces for healing from injury and trauma; and to help bring more wholeness, wellness and oneness into the lives of my clients.

 

What I offer

I have been practicing for over 30 years and have developed a strong blended style of therapeutic bodywork and have excellent results with pain management and chronic conditions. I have an empathetic and intuitive perception of my client needs.

Neuromuscular Therapy

Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is based on the knowledge that the Nervous System controls the Musculoskeletal System.
It uses advanced massage techniques to bring your body into balance, improve posture, flexibility and range of movement.

It promotes a balance between nervous and musculoskeletal systems, targeting acute and chronic conditions.

Treatment
1 hour $120

Myofascia Release

Myofascial Release (MFR) uses gentle and firm sustained pressure that elongates and unwinds fascial adhesions so that the muscles and fascia can return to alignment. MFR may help to relieve acute pain from injuries, poor posture and promote ease and relaxation.

Treatment
1 hour $120

TMJ and Voice massage

Specialized intra-oral and external massage techniques are used to release tension to the jaw, increase muscle relaxation and range of motion.

This may help with:

  • Restricted and painful jaw movement
  • Enhanced vocal performance
  • Improved blood flow in areas that were formerly restricted
  • Headaches and facial pain

Initial consultation and treatment
1.5 hours $160

Follow up treatments
1 hour $120

Tul’ix/Arvigo® Mayan abdominal massage

This non-invasive external massage technique provides support for all women. Promoting circulation and the flow of Chi to bring about homeostasis and hemodynamics of the uterus and digestive system.

To find out more, go to Tul’ix/Arvigo abdominal therapy

Initial consultation and treatment
1.5 hours $165

Follow up treatments
1.5 hours $160
1 hour $120

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

BCST uses gentle, intelligent touch to help unwind the nervous system from patterns of trauma, compression, hypervigilance, and inertia, promoting a feeling of ease and flow. This treatment is undertaken fully clothed.

Treatment
1 hour $120

Qoya Inspired Movement

Qoya is a movement practice that brings together dance, breath, yoga, community, ceremony, fun, love, magic and more. It invites you to slow down and connect and inspires you to remember your deepest self as wise, wild and free.

To find out more about Qoya, go to Qoya Love

I offer community classes, small group sessions, and tailored one-on-one sessions.

Learning is a passion

I regularly refresh my training so I can bring current practices to my clients.  I hold New Zealand and international diplomas and certificates in:

  • Massage, Anatomy and Physiology MTI (ITEC) 1986
  • Therapeutic Message (NZTM) 2007
  • Neuromuscular Therapy (MNZ) 2007
  • Myofascia release (AT) 2008/2013
  • Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BIT) 2016
  • Arvigo® Mayan Abdominal Massage 2023/24
  • Qoya-inspired movement
  • Registered massage therapist (MANZ)

My background philosophy

Naomi Cassrels

From an early age, my path led me towards the world of healing. I’ve always held an intuitive belief that establishing connections based on trust and the power of touch can be instrumental in helping others achieve wellness in their lives. My dedication to learning and expanding my knowledge in this field is unwavering.

Throughout my 30-year career, I’ve had the privilege of practising in diverse locations, serving individuals from a wide array of cultural backgrounds as both a solo practitioner and in collaboration with other health professionals.

In 2017, I returned to New Zealand and for three meaningful years, I dedicated my skills to working with refugees, who often bear the weight of traumatic experiences. This experience profoundly shaped my practice and my understanding of the healing process.

When I’m not in the healing space, I cherish my spare moments by indulging in dance, nurturing my creative spirit, gardening and walking my dogs.

 

Understanding the body’s wisdom helps support our innate pathways to healing.

 

Know . Understand . Heal

Testimonials

I have had the pleasure of meeting Naomi on a retreat, and being a big fan of myofascial massage booked in with her straight away.  Having experienced many styles, this is the style that suits my body the most and when you find someone so in tune, its rare – so you hold onto them with both hands. Years of fine tuning her practice is felt through every session, where I may walk in stressed, tired, sore, broken and walk out feeling centred, nurtured, held, and often taller.  I could not recommend her more – she is the absolute top of her industry and I’m very lucky to have found her!

Ru – Auckand

Naomi is an outstanding healer. I have had body work treatments from her for the past 30 years. (…) For the past 4 years whilst awaiting spinal surgery after an accident, Naomi kept me upright and mobile. She helped reduce my pain. Now that I have had successful surgery she has done fantastic work on the scar tissue. Speeding up my recovery and enabling mobility and healing to progress faster than the surgeons anticipated. She has also helped to stabilise my organs which were disturbed during surgery.

Naomi has such a vast number of skills, training and experience that she intuitively knows what is needed. Her comfortable relaxed manner means you are quickly made to feel comfortable and at ease. (…) I recommend anyone who requires therapeutic body work to book in for a dose of Naomi magic. 

Freisja

I found Naomi to be an outstanding therapist and someone who’s fully committed to providing a very professional yet personal experience. I’d highly recommend her.

Peter Moses

Naomi blends knowledge, experience and intuition to do body work that homes in on what your body needs in any given moment. Calming and relaxing or deep and releasing – it’s all there in her toolkit. Delivered with a generous heart, a big smile, and wonderful hands!

Lynne Laracy

I consider Naomi to be the best massage therapist I’ve experienced. During these sessions I felt deeply respected, safe and cared for.  I am fully appreciative and respectful of the wealth of knowledge and experience Naomi brings to her work. It was evident in how she tended to my body. After both of my massages I experienced a wonderful deep relaxation and release. I highly recommend her.

Christine, Christchurch.

I have had many massages over the last 20 years; the best that I have had have been from Naomi. Her many years of experience allow her hands to find all of the tight areas of my body and to release that tightness. I come out of the room feeling taller and looser. Best of all, I continue to feel the effect of the treatment over several days…

Karyn Davis, Diamond Harbour

Kia ora Naomi, I had a massage with you at the Aio Wira Matariki weekend retreat. I can’t believe how much better my body felt after one massage with you! I was the first lady you massaged, I had had a brain bleed a year ago and had not long split with my husband of 30 years. There was a lot of physical work my body needed but I feel like you did trauma and energy clearing that session too.

JL, 2025

Get in touch

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+64 27 481 3336

We live in challenging times, for those who find the cost prohibitive, please get in touch with me to discuss options.

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Diamond Harbour, Banks Peninsula


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