MASSAGE THERAPY

Isabelle uses a tailored combination of massage techniques to suit your individual needs; including deep tissue, Swedish, Ayurveda, Shiatsu, Korean pressure point massage, traditional aromatherapy massage, anti-cellulite massage and reflexology. Following treatments, clients report feeling relaxed, energised and sleeping better. Regular treatments lead to a reduction in stress, improved circulation and relief from muscle pain and stiffness. Isabelle is committed to using organic products where possible. Your massage oils are blended on site and are matched to your preferences and your therapeutic needs. Enjoy fine quality linens during the treatment to ensure the most relaxing and luxurious experience possible. Isabelle brings her passion and expertise for aromatherapy to every massage, your senses will be spoilt and your body will be refreshed. All treatments are tailored following consultation with you to ensure your treatment is appropriate for your needs, physical condition and preferences as to massage experience.

"I have had many massages in my life but never have I felt so deeply relaxed and profoundly cared for by the one and only Isabelle. Her massages are almost life changing. I love the way she greets you in the space and makes you feel like a rock star. Her attentiveness and willingness to make you feel like a goddess is like nothing you have ever witnessed before, I promise." - Annie

Bookings available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. If you have trouble booking your preferred time and date, please contact us and we will add you to Isabelles waiting list. Preference will given to Pregnancy Massage bookings.

NEROLI AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE
(Valid until February 2025)
60min $145 / 75min $175
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This bespoke massage features Neroli oil, freshly blended in organic jojoba oil, and is designed to uplift your mood and enhance overall well-being. Neroli is celebrated for its calming and anxiety-reducing effects, as well as its ability to improve sleep, provide pain relief, and deliver anti-inflammatory benefits. The experience begins with a soothing inhalation of Neroli, followed by a focused body massage with this therapeutic blend to target areas needing attention. Enjoy a blissful head massage and a hand treatment with Wellington Apothecary’s nourishing Neroli Butter. The session is completed with a refreshing application of Neroli Hydrosol, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and uplifted.

BOTANICAL MASSAGE

-60 minutes $150 / 90 Minutes $200

Experience the fragrance, refreshment and rejuvenation of a pleasant walk through a lush garden. A natural plant-based, full-body massage with a particular focus on your areas of preference. This tailored Aromatherapy full body massage includes a de-stress scalp massage and can also be focused on the back and shoulders or legs depends on your skin type, condition and needs.
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Botanical Massage Express - 45 minutes $130
The Botanical Massage for busy people committed to self-care. Take a short break amid the bustle as if you are meditating briefly in a restful pavillion. Find relaxation for mind and body, as you experience massage focused on particular areas of concern.

"As always, Isabelle was amazing. The oils she uses are very special and I came away feeling very relaxed and uplifted. Thank you." - STEPHANIE

EARTH MASSAGE

75 minutes $190 / 90 Minutes $210

-Restore, balance and centre your mind and body with Wellington Apothecary's woody, grounding and deeply calming essential oil blend - Earth, formulated with Buddhawood, Frankincense, Kanuka, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang & Everlasting. This treatment begins with a foot soak in a purifying copper bowl followed by a refreshing Pumice and Mint foot scrub and then hot stone foot reflexology combined with lower leg massage to relieve tired muscle. Hot stone reflexology helps to boost the immune system, increase circulation, cleanse toxins from the body and balance energy. Spinal pressure point massage will be performed while the client breathes in the Earth oil to relax mind and body followed by deeply soothing hot stone massage on the neck, back and shoulders. De-stress neck stretching movements conclude with a scalp massage. Finish with a warm brew of herbal tea.

"Wow – just wow! Where do I begin. I have had numerous massages over the last 20 years, however this massage was next level. From the moment I walked into the treatment room I felt supported and her room was a sanctuary. Throughout the treatment I felt supported and nurtured. This to me was more than a massage it felt like a ritual and the most amazing massage experience from the moment I walked in to when I left. I had the most amazing sleep that night too and my body has felt so good in the days after. I love that at the end – Isabelle recommended a massage for me that she thought would be beneficial. I have managed to make a booking for next month and I am counting down the days." - Janine

-AETHER MASSAGE

90 minutes $210

-Show yourself some love! Begin with a Moroccan Rose Salt foot bath in a copper bowl. The copper bowl is handmade by an artisan from Korea and is known for offering powerful purifying properties. Soaking your feet in the copper bowl aids circulation, relieves joint pain and tension. Be pampered with a fresh, handmade rose petal sugar foot scrub followed by a Rose Cardamom nourishing foot mask. Enjoy a Botanical Massage with the Wellington Apothecary Aether Aromatherapy Blend, made with pure essential oils of rose, jasmine, neroli, orange and patchouli. Aether Blend shea butter is also used liberally to nourish dry skin. Finish with a warm brew of Floral Tea Blend. This is very luxurious treatment suitable for everyone. As well as being nourishing, rose is associated with soothing emotional pain. This massage is particularly powerful for those processing loss or hardship and is a good gift for someone in your life who is experiencing grief.

"I had an Aether massage with Isabelle. It’s not a massage, it’s a wellbeing experience. The massage, the beautiful space, the smell of frankincense, the tea, the foot massage, the reflexology. Isabelle is so skilled. You can feel from the way she works with you that she really enjoys helping you to be your best self. All of my aches and niggles are gone." - SAM

MOUNTAIN SPRING HOT STONE MASSAGE

75 minutes $195 / 90 minutes $220

-Using certified top quality volcanic basalt lava stones sourced from Chile, this deeply soothing massage will refresh and energize you like a relaxing soak in a mountain spring. The massage combines deep tissue and pressure point massage using both heated stones and hands to detoxify, refresh and soothe tired muscles.

Eastern traditions have used volcanic stones for therapeutic treatments for hundreds of years. The naturally occurring mineral and infrared light they contain are imparted during the massage. As with all our massages, a unique aromatherapy oil blend will be created for you during your appointment. All your senses will be charmed with the combination of the hot stones and the tantalizing scents of our aromatherapy oils.

This is a full body massage using stones of various sizes. Hot stones are also placed on the hands, feet and body for therapeutic heat release during the treatment. Despite being deeply relaxed during the massage, the unique properties of hot stone treatment mean that you will come away feeling energized and refreshed. The hot stone massage is particularly beneficial for arthritis, rheumatism, chronic pain, muscle tension, insomnia and stress relief. The 90 minutes treatment is more intensive and finishes with a cooling facial stone ritual.

The stones are carefully cleaned and sanitised between clients.

"I had a wonderful massage and Isabelle is a very talented massage therapist with a lovely energy. I really appreciated the essential oil consultation. I had the hot stone massage and it was fantastic. Just as the description said, I came away both relaxed and energized. I will definitely seek it out again. Thank you." - ANNA

-MUSCLE RELEASE THERAPEUTIC BACK MASSAGE

60min $170

This service begins with a back massage using a muscle release oil blend. Taking the treatment to a deeper level, hot stones and traditional Korean massage suction cups are used to release tension from tight areas in the back, neck and shoulders, along the spine based on your specific needs and tense areas. Hot and cold stones will be used alternatively to stimulate drainage and circulation in the back muscles. The changing temperatures enhance the impact of the muscle release, much like the Nordic cycle of hot and cold baths. The treatment finishes with a relaxing head, neck and shoulder massage to refresh and re-ground you before returning to everyday life.

Traditional Korean cupping therapy supports improved metabolism, immunity, muscle release and circulation with a detoxification effect on the body. This treatment has been used around the world for more than five thousand years and has a long and trusted history in Korea.

No flame is used in this treatment, the cupping therapy is safe, odourless and dry, using a small pump on the cups to create suction and access deep tissue. The treatment may cause round bruises and feelings of tiredness due to accelerating metabolic proceses – this is particularly the case if you are a yin rather than yang energy type. If possible, schedule this treatment with space to rest afterwards, (not immediately before an important work meeting!) It is also important to hydrate properly after this treatment.

Cupping therapy is an acquired taste, some people love it, others find the sensation painful and uncomfortable. This discomfort usually eases with repeated experience. Typically clients experience deep relaxation of muscles once the suction is released. This treatment is most effective through regular/ongoing treatments. If you are curious, come and try it for yourself.

Isabelle is committed to impeccable hygiene standards, all stones and massage cups are thoroughly cleaned between clients.

PREGNANCY MASSAGE

75 minutes $190

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Pamper yourself or someone you love as you anticipate a new arrival. These divine oils are blended to be safe, restful and restorative for mum-to-be. With particular attention to renewing dry, irritated and stretched skin, headaches, tired backs and legs this massage is perfect for the future mum. You’re carrying someone else right now, let us carry you for 75 minutes. Tummy is included or excluded at your preference. Ideal for mums in their second and third trimesters. Studies show that pregnancy massage encourages hormonal regulation that leads to stress reduction and relaxation.

"Had the most amazing pregnancy massage with Isabelle, she’s just lovely and takes the time to chat with you to work out your needs and really puts you at ease. You end up feeling so relaxed and really spoilt! She was just amazing and I really recommend her." - JACQUI

GIFT VOUCHERS

BESPOKE AROMATHERAPY BLEND

30 Minutes $90

Optional add-on Consult with one of our Apothecarians and have a bespoke aromatherapy blend of pure essential oils in 50ml of organic golden jojoba oil created prior to your massage appointment. This blend will be used during your massage treatment, with the remainder of your bespoke blend available to take away for home use following the massage.

This service is available on request and is subject to availability. Please contact the store to arrange your booking or for more information on (04) 801 8777 or by email info@wellingtonapothecary.co.nz

Isabelle “Youngjin” is a Korean national who has lived and worked in Korea, Australia and New Zealand. She has been working as a massage therapist since 2005 and is highly skilled at her craft.

"Isabelle is magic - she is so calming, kind and consistently provides an exceptional experience! Each time I’ve had a massage with her, it’s been amazing and she takes the time to get to know you, learn about any allergies and creates a gorgeous oil blend to use. I have recommended her to so many people and wish I could have weekly sessions with her!" - Kelsey

Isabelle is a warm and welcoming woman with a big heart and a warm smile. She exudes care and compassion for everyone she meets. She is committed to natural, organic and wholesome beauty products and therapies in her personal life as well as in her work. She understands the critical connection between mind body and spirit and through her massage expertise and insights is able to help clients unblock tension and find release in their life. Isabelle believes in the inherent worth of every person. Particularly since becoming a mother, her desire to nurture and tenderly care for those who come across her path has grown.

Massage is her particular gift that she wants to bring to the world to offer care for busy people among the stresses of life. Isabelle developed and broadened her technique through professional development training in countries as diverse as South Africa, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. Isabelle’s love of aromatherapy was sparked under the tutelage of Anne Murray, trainer with the UK’s Aromatherapy Associates. Since that time, Isabelle has used aromatherapy wherever possible in her treatments and she is excited to be part of the team at the Wellington Apothecary to continue her expertise and development there.

In her spare time, Isabelle lends her creativity to thinking up new treatments, oil blends and packages. Watch this space for future developments! If you would like to experience an authentic, luxurious massage, why not pop into our recently refurbished and sumptuously decorated massage space and pay Isabelle a visit?

We are committed to the highest standards of hygiene and safety for our clients. All linen is changed after every individual treatment. Our therapists wash and sanitise our hands between treatments. Following Korean cultural tradition, our therapists typically wear a face mask during massage treatments (following the consultation) to maximise your comfort given the close physical proximity during massage. If you prefer we don’t wear a mask, please let us know. If you have a hearing loss, please let us know also.

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We recommend clients pay particular attention to hydration following treatments to support the body as it eliminates toxins and continues the metabolic work stimulated by the massage.

"I have been visiting Isabelle since she first started at the apothecary and her massages genuinely help me feel healthier. I’m more relaxed, centred, and her lovely smile makes my day." - Jamie