BREATHE • CONNECT • RELAX • RELEASE •
My approach
I am a qualified massage therapist, trained in Wellness & Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue and an introduction to Sports Massage - Renata França Brazilian lymphatic drainage/body sculpting and the Miracle Face as well as Holistic Pulsing.
Each of these approaches offers something different, and I enjoy creating treatments that respond to what each individual body needs. Sometimes that means deeper work to release muscular tension; other times it may be gentle, rhythmic movements that encourage relaxation, circulation and a greater sense of connection with the body.
My experience includes working in luxury accommodation and wellness environments, including The Landing and Kauri Cliffs in the Bay of Islands. At Kauri Cliffs, part of the Rosewood collection, I provided treatments for guests in a high-end setting known for exceptional hospitality.
I have also worked as part of wellness retreat teams, where massage contributes to a guest’s wider wellbeing journey. These experiences taught me to value the complete experience — from arrival to the feeling a client takes with them when they leave.
My work is about creating a calm and nurturing space where you can step away from the demands of everyday life and allow your body and mind to settle.
Qualifications & Specialist Training
Claudia is a qualified massage therapist with professional training completed in New Zealand and Brazil. Her qualifications, specialist training and professional recognition include:
* NZ Diploma in Wellness & Relaxation Massage — Level 5
* Sports Massage — Auckland University of Technology
* Reiki — First Degree
* Excellence Award — Alternative Interventions Project
* Deep Tissue Massage — Power of Touch, 100 academic hours
* Miracle Face®️ — Renata França Method®️
* Sculpting Massage — Renata França Method®️
* Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage — Renata França Method®️
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A journey from Brazil to New Zealand — and into wellness Originally from Brazil, I came to New Zealand in 1997 to study English, never imagining that this beautiful country would become my home. I have been living in New Zealand ever since. My journey into wellness came after COVID, a time when many of us were asked to pause, reassess and reinvent ourselves. For me, it was an opportunity to reconnect with something I had always believed in — the power of touch and the profound benefits of a good massage. I chose to become a massage therapist because massage has always been an important part of my own wellbeing. Over the years, I have experienced different massage and wellness treatments in various parts of the world, and each experience has deepened my appreciation for the way skilled touch can influence how we feel, both physically and emotionally. My treatments are designed to support more than just the physical body. Massage can help us slow down, quiet the mind, settle the nervous system and become more aware of our own body sensations and emotions. My intention is for you to leave feeling lighter, revitalised, grounded and more connected to yourself. I feel deeply grateful to have found this path and to have the privilege of connecting with people through my hands. Every person brings their own story, their own body and their own needs, and I see my role as supporting their natural ability to find greater ease, comfort and flow.
Meet Claudia
The meaning behind Alma
I chose the name Alma for my practice because in Portuguese, my mother language, alma means soul.To me, this word represents the heart of my work.In a world where we increasingly rely on external tools and constant stimulation to make us feel connected to the world around us, I believe there is something incredibly valuable about returning to simple, traditional practices such as massage.To come back to the body. To slow down. To breathe. To feel.