Welcome to NZBMA,
Your functional movement experts, established in 2016 by the mother & son duo, Dawn & Wayne Armour. Who seek to offer services that move beyond conventional thinking & traditional soft tissue manual therapy approaches & massage techniques. NZBMA’s ethos is grounded in the power of obtaining full functional dynamic mobility, free of discomfort or fascial movement restrictions. Dawn and Wayne achieve this through education, practical use of manual tools, content resources & establishing sustainable homecare. Aiming to support your growth toward self-reliance & self-maintenance, targeting overall well-being. NZBMA is built to advocate for diversity, endorse inclusion & support Ōtautahi Christchurch community wherever possible.
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Our Unique Services
NZBMA offers a distinctive range of hands-on services tailored to your needs:
Sport Flush Massage: 45-min at $75
Remedial Massage: 45-min at $85 | 90-min at $150
NZBMA’s Body Mechanic Treatment: 45-min at $85 | 90-min at $180
All treatments blend evidence-based soft tissue massage techniques & manual therapy best practices. Dawn & Wayne’s approaches emphasise practical strategies & solutions to relieve discomfort, restore mobility, increase functional range of motion & support long-term outcomes over short-sighted symptom "fixes." NZBMA is committed to providing budget-friendly services that align with your dynamic lifestyle, nurturing autonomy & accountability through a tailored approach to your body’s needs. Read more here
The ‘Body Mechanic’ Difference
Think of your body as a high-performance car, fuelled by coffee, questionable posture & good intentions. The Body Mechanic approach isn’t about quick fixes. It equips you with the tools, insight & care to manage your own maintenance & prevent breakdowns. This is lasting support, not a temporary patch. Read more here
I Don’t Think Straight (IDTS) Connect
IDTS Connect Session: 60/90-min at no fee
Wellbeing extends beyond muscles. Our peer-led IDTS Connect sessions, facilitated by Dawn & Wayne, create a safe space for shared lived experiences. These sessions are designed for sporting individuals, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse individuals & culturally diverse adults in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This is not clinical therapy or a replacement for it; it’s about connection through storytelling, building a sense of belonging & feeling seen without pressure or clinical jargon. Read more here
SwimFree Coaching
SwinFree Coaching Session: 50-min at $$ (To be confirmed)
Focusing on sharing Wayne’s lived experiences in injury prevention whilst emphasising the importance of swimming drills & techniques to make your strokes safer & more efficient. This complementary approach will enhance your progress in the pool! Read more here
Why NZBMA?
Dawn & Wayne, a mother-son duo, now live in Ōtautahi Christchurch after many years in Australia. Their small family business, NZBMA, started in 2016 to support those overlooked by mainstream systems. They serve sporting people, LGBTQIA+, Māori, Pasifika, neurodiverse individuals, athletes, tradespeople, parents, weekend warriors and others. Through treatments, shared experiences and clinical resources, they aim to make wellness accessible to everyone.