Massage & Spa Therapist
Laura Mo
With over 13 years of experience, Laura specialises in deep tissue massage with a Taiwanese shiatsu influence. She’s also skilled in pregnancy massage, hot stone, and reflexology. Originally from Taiwan, Laura brings a calm, caring presence and confident hands to every treatment. She speaks both Mandarin and English and is available Tuesday to Saturday.
Spa Manager & Massage Therapist
Maya Ittipol-Olarn
With over a decade of experience, Maya is dedicated to helping clients feel relaxed, restored, and free from tension. Her treatments blend therapeutic strength with intuitive care, making her a favourite for those who enjoy a strong, effective massage. Maya looks forward to sharing her healing hands with the Wanaka community. Maya works full time, Saturday through Wednesday.
Massage Therapist
Stella Harrison
Stella is trained in deep tissue massage therapy and loves combining soft tissue techniques with stretching to help relieve tension, improve mobility, and restore balance. Whether you're recovering from an injury, training for an event, or simply needing time to unwind, Stella will tailor your treatment to help you feel your best. Stella is here for the Ski season. Available Sunday, Monday and Tuesdays.
Massage Therapist
Izu Hasimoto
Izu combines therapeutic skill with a naturally calm and caring approach. Originally from Japan, she studied massage therapy in Japan before travelling to Hawaii, where she further developed her skills and trained in traditional Lomi Lomi massage. Whether you're carrying physical tension, emotional stress, or simply need time to unwind, Izu creates a space where you can relax, restore, and reconnect with yourself. Available Wednesday to Saturday.
Senior Massage Therapist
Maree Hopley
With over two decades in the fitness and rehabilitation industries, Maree brings a wealth of experience in sports and remedial massage. . Known affectionately as the POP "Princess of Pain," Maree tailors every treatment to suit your needs - from firm recovery work to gentler support. Maree has reduced her hours. If you are a client of hers. Contact us and we can let you know when she is next available.
About Massage In Wanaka
Our Philosophy
At Massage in Wanaka Day Spa, our philosophy is simple: to help you feel calm, cared for, and completely renewed. Inspired by the need to balance the fast pace of modern life with the demands of Wanaka’s active lifestyle, we offer a space to pause, unwind and reset.
Whether you’re a visitor or a local, our treatments are designed to support your wellbeing - physically, emotionally, and energetically. We tailor every experience to suit your body and what it needs in the moment.
10 Helwick Street, 1st Floor
(Above Base, opposite Westpac)
- right in the heart of Wanaka.
'100% Natural products, 100% Made in New Zealand'
We’re proud to use only 100% natural, New Zealand-made products in all our treatments - nourishing your skin and body with ingredients you can trust.
From relaxing massage to rejuvenating facials and detox therapies, every offering is delivered with intention, warmth, and expert care. At Massage In Wanaka, it’s not just about looking good - it’s about feeling deeply restored.
Our Team
Meet Nicola, Owner & Founder
Qualified in Massage Therapy, Sports Massage, Beauty Therapy and Medical Herbalism, Nicola's approach has always been holistic. Her studies have also included Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Lomi lomi, Ayurveda and Thai Yoga Massage, allowing her to draw from a wide range of therapeutic traditions to support each client's individual needs.
Nicola is particularly passionate about therapeutic massage and the exciting evolution of her work through Sculptural Face Therapy and the Face Up Method. By combining her extensive massage background with advanced facial techniques, she works with posture, fascia, tension patterns, lymphatic flow and structural ageing patterns to help clients improve how they look, feel and function.
As an International CIDESCO Examiner and lifelong student of health and wellbeing, Nicola remains committed to learning, growing and sharing her knowledge with others. Her philosophy is simple:
"I want people to know the miracle that they are."
Nicola currently welcomes clients on Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Our Treatments
Experience Our Healing Hands
