Manaia Wellbeing

Yoga, Health and Wellbeing in Westport, Buller, Rangiora and North Canterbury

Testimonials

“I went to Melissa for Craniosacral Therapy, 8 weeks after receiving an undiagnosed concussion. My initial symptom for treatment was the intense pain across my forehead like a vice gripping tighter and tighter, this eased with the first treatment & within a couple more it had gone. Over the next few months Melissa continued to treat me for the severe symptoms associated with head injuries, each week there were noticeable changes and subsequently all the symptoms ceased. Melissa leaves you with a feeling of absolute calm and relaxation. She creates a lovely cosy and warm environment where you feel totally at ease and know you are in wonderful healing hands. I highly recommend Melissa!”
~ Lesa Gurney, Rangiora
 
“I was fortunate enough to have a massage with Melissa about 2 weeks ago. I have chronic breathing issues that cause a lot of tension in my upper back. Melissa checked in regularly regarding pressure and comfort, and responded to my needs. Melissa provides a professional and person focussed service, in a comfortable and welcoming environment. I am amazed to say I can still feel the benefits of her massage to my upper back a full 2 weeks later!! I totally recommend having a massage with Melissa.”
~ Christine Fraser
 
“Melissa came highly recommended to me by my sister. I am healing a root canal naturally (my optimism that the body can self-heal is second-to-none) and discovered intense and consistent holding in my jaw, that I’d been living with so long, I’d lost awareness of it. From the first session, I knew her work was worth the 30 minute drive (each way). Melissa engaged with some extremely deep physical holding while cradling the emotions and memories associated with those old holding patterns. I always felt safe and respected and her work continued to unfold over the weeks following each sessions. For the better part of a year I travelled to her and it has been a very special experience. I have learned a lot from Melissa and overall, I am enjoying a lightness from years gone by. It goes without saying; I would recommend any seeker of healing, to book in with Melissa.”
~ Megan Barnacle, Christchurch
 
“I would highly recommend Melissa Gardiner as a Craniosacral Therapist. I came to her through curiosity about the method and left as a convert. With Melissa’s gentle, supportive touch I was relieved of aches and pains that I thought I were just part of life being me. Now I have a sense of openness in my body, an increased range of motion & an overall increased feeling of wellbeing. Melissa is warm, kind and a gifted practitioner. You won’t be disappointed!”
~ Nicole Margetts, Waikari
 

“I have been having Craniosacral Therapy for two years now with Melissa.  It is now very much part of my health and wellbeing regimen.  I have recurring depression that can be worse in the winter.  With 6-weekly Craniosacral and Angelic Reiki sessions I am able to manage my life much better. The last Winter was the first I have been able to live my life fully and happily thanks to Melissa. The Craniosacral Therapy helps my body to function efficiently and has increased my ability to move with arthritis. The Reiki helps me to work with what is going on with my life and remove the heaviness around me so I am able to do so much more.”
~ Jan Cunningham, Oxford

“Melissa is an amazing Reiki practitioner. The sense of calm and inner peace after sessions is wonderful…….my family will often comment on how relaxed I am afterwards. Really feels like I am plugging in and recharging my wellbeing battery. With repeated sessions, over time I feel that I am becoming much more balanced, peaceful, centered and aware of my own needs. Thank you Melissa.”

“Although I had heard of Reiki before, I didn’t really know anything about it but after talking to a friend who had recently had a Reiki session I decided to give it a try. Yes, I was sceptical but I’m so glad I did! Melissa is amazing – she took time to make me feel comfortable, answer my questions, explain Angelic Reiki and what she would be doing throughout the session. Then she simply invited me to experience it for myself. She helped me flush out the emotions that were bottled up and stuck in my body that I hadn’t consciously acknowledged were there. And she was drawn to all the right physical locations in my body that needed help too. It was deeply relaxing yet powerful reactions were happening in my body, both at the time and for several days afterwards. It was awesome to talk to Melissa about my experience at the end of the session and I highly recommend you give healing energy a try!
~ Tina Robinson, Rangiora

“My Craniosacral Therapy Experience From Only 2 Treatments: A very comfortable warm safe environment was created. I felt totally at ease, even though I didn’t know what to expect. After working through a series of questions to gain some history, Melissa started. At first I didn’t think anything was happening, then I started to feel warmth and tingling through different parts of the body. My big wins were the extra movement gained from one long term injury in my hip/leg and also a shoulder surgery. This movement has held on, unlike other treatments I have tried before where my body kept returning to it’s stiff old way of being. It has been a couple of months since my CST session with Melissa and I can say I still have the extra movement gained from Melissa expert hands. I would recommend this non-invasive way of healing. Have confidence and trust, just do it, you will be impressed!”
~ Leeanne Cummings, Rangiora

“I have been going to Melissa for the past 4 months for Craniosacral Therapy and have been absolutely blown away with the results. My body has been thanking me after the first treatment and is positively singing now! My legs are now moving freely, whereas before I was a bit knock kneed. My posture is better and I leave the CST session feeling connected: mind, body & soul. Melissa creates a warm, comfortable and cosy environment. It is a totally relaxing time and I have fallen asleep at some point in every session! I do not fully understand CST but I do know the results – they are fantastic! I would highly recommend just giving it a go and seeing the amazing results for yourself.”
~ Di Silverman

“Melissa emerged me into an hour of total relaxation as she carried out her gentle CST on me, I left feeling refreshed and grounded.  In the following days I noticed that my legs and feet were no longer sore.  I also found that my usual headaches have lessened.  I would totally recommend Melissa and her CST as a gentle and non invasive treatment for pain or even just as a treat to enhance your general wellbeing”
~ Melinda Salisbury 

“I have recently had 2 Craniosacral sessions with Melissa. This is a very gentle, no-invasive therapy. In the first session Melissa concentrated on my hip area which had been giving me dull aching pain at different times of the day and night. Since this session I have not experienced this aching sensation. In my second session Melissa concentrated on my middle back area. While I still have some pain at times in this area it has certainly lessened. I would recommend this to anyone as a therapy to try.”
~ Christine Fraser, Rangiora

“I’ve found CST to be beneficial for me with my back injury and subsequent arthritis. At first I was a bit doubtful, as I couldn’t see how such a simple procedure could work. However I have found that CST, in conjunction with the gentle Yoga movements Melissa has taught me, has made a significant difference in my daily life.”
~ Ann Rich