Meet Anthony – an ultra-professional wellness and massage therapist at Embrace Skin & Beauty. Originally hailing from Nelson, he now calls Christchurch his home. He’s got a background in acupuncture and therapeutic treatment, and gives an astoundingly good massage.
Let’s get to know him
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
Knowing that there are people who look forward to seeing me, and being able to help them feel better and get better is a huge privilege and very rewarding.
What do you do for fun, outside of work?
I love getting away into nature. The forests, mountains, rivers and beaches are my sanctuaries. I also love martial arts and most other sports.
How did you get into massage?
While in the midst of studying for my acupuncture degree, I had been recommended to learn massage to gain a better hands-on understanding of the human body. I have loved the relaxing and therapeutic benefits of it ever since.
We don’t see a lot of men in this business – is that just a stereotype?
No, we don’t. There are a variety of reasons which are all personal to each individual. It’s certainly something that I didn’t expect to see myself going into.
What’s your speciality?
Therapeutic and remedial massage. I enjoy providing a relaxing experience but I love integrating my clinical health background and experience to focus on treating someone’s specific condition.
How would you describe the Embrace experience to someone who hasn’t been before?
An experience at Embrace is calming and uplifting. The team are uniquely skilled and diverse. People say they enjoy their time and care they receive at Embrace.
What’s your message for the potential new clients out there?
If you’re thinking of whether to get a massage or not, take the dive. I’ve never met someone who hasn’t benefited from a massage.
Fancy a little pampering this winter? Book with Anthony in July or August and you’ll get a complimentary 30 minutes of extra massage.