Lifestyles Neuromuscular & Massage Therapy Limited

We are proud to offer you a wide range of soft-tissue and massage therapy solutions, to help you recover from pain or dysfunction and rehabilitate from conditions related to injury, chronic pain, soft-tissue related pathologies, postural dysfunction or muscle imbalance.

As well as working with you on breathing dysfunction, stress related conditions, pre and post pregnancy, oedema, headaches and migraines or you just enjoy looking after a yourself with a balanced lifestyle enhanced by a regular massage.

Our team of highly trained professionals are specialists on Clinical Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage and training support, Therapeutic and Relaxation Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Lymphatic Drainage and Bach Flowers Remedies.

At Lifestyles Neuromuscular & Massage Therapy your highly qualified therapist will create a totally confidential treatment plan specific to your needs, with the aim of helping you achieve any soft-tissue, rehabilitation, recovery or maintenance goals you may have.

Our professional approach means that you can expect to be treated with honesty, dignity and respect at all times.


Our therapists:

Doug Maynard BHS (Massage and NMT), Dip CNMT, RMT MNZ - Company Director
Doug has been involved in the massage therapy industry for 12 years and as well as running and practising from this successful clinic for the last 5 years, splits his time teaching at the NZ College of Massage in Epsom. Doug teaches the Neuromuscular Therapy component to the 2nd and 3rd year Degree students, focusing on clinical assessment, clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis and practical technique application, incorporating biochemical and psychosocial aspects of the patients condition into the bigger picture. Doug has a particular passion for chronic pain and associated conditions and pathologies: these include headaches, migraines, TMJ dysfunction, breathing dysfunction and stress related issues, longstanding neck and low back pain. His approach to treatment is multifaceted, investigating many aspects incorporated into your daily routine that may perpetuate your chronic problem and so recovery will often include dietary, psychosocial as well as biomechanical applications to complete a very holistic treatment plan of which you, the patient play an essential and active role towards your recovery.



Shane Anderson Dip CNMT, Dip Th. Mass., RMT MNZ
Shane has been located at this clinic for the past 5 years and operates full-time from this location. He has worked a total of 9 years in the health industry treating the body holistically (5 years of which as a massage therapist). Shane incorporates an understanding of how the nervous system interacts with the body and mind enabling him to address the cause(s) behind recurring symptoms. Shane now specialises in posture and its relationship with foot biomechanics and gait.

Kirstie Gahan Dip CNMT, Dip Th. Mass., Dip Healing Mass., RMT MNZ
Kirstie was initialy trained in Ireland and returned to NZ in 2002. While working in a rehabilitation facility she became interested in the treatment of chronic pain conditions, and returned to study the specialised area of Clinical Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT). Incorporating her extensive knowledge of chronic conditions and adaptations resulting throughout the systems of the body, Kirstie will help educate you as to the reasons behind your condition, guide and assist you through with an array of specialised soft-tissue techniques.


Bryan Ellis Dip Hsc Massage & Sports Therapy, Dip Th. Mass., RMT MNZ
Bryan is currently completing the final year in Bachelor of Health Studies (Massage & NMT).
Bryan is the newest member of the team @ Lifestyles NMT and has spent the last 2 years working alongside other exercise professionals at a Health & Fitness facility in Auckland.
A personal discovery of mental, physical and emotional benefits of regular treatment massage led Bryan to study towards a career where his interest and knowledge in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics could be utilised. He has 21 years personal experience in weight, cardio and gym based training and understands the principles of effective training and nutrition. Bryan enjoys the complexities of working with athletes relying on their body to perform to their potential, as well as the general public needing help to de-stress and educate his clients how to achieve a higher level of health and well being.

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