Therapeutic Massage & Stretch Therapy™ in Christchurch.
Massage Therapy • Assisted Stretch • Stretch Therapy Classes
Relieve Pain. Move Better.
Claire Shirra offers results-driven massage, 1:1 assisted stretching, and expert-led stretch education to help you move freely, release deeply, and stay pain-free long after your session ends.
Reconnect with Your Body
Release what’s stuck: Muscles, fascia, nervous system
Recover Smarter: Support your active lifestyle
Rebuild mobility: Through targeted 1:1 stretch sessions
Learn to care for your body: In small group Stretch Therapy classes
Feel empowered, not overwhelmed: Supportive, down-to-earth care
Feel Deep Relief: Experience the shift that happens
Relief That Lasts. Movement That Feels Good.
Targeted, intuitive bodywork designed around your real-life needs, whether you’re burnt out, stiff, stuck, or in pain.
Therapeutic Massage Therapy
This is massage, elevated. Claire draws from a full toolkit, deep tissue, cupping, dry needling, and targeted stretching designed to deliver sessions that are tailored, intuitive, and results-driven.
Therapeutic Techniques:
Sports, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Pre/Post Pregnancy, Therapeutic, Relaxation
Best for:
• Persistent muscle tension
• Stress & fatigue
• Recovery or rehabilitation
• Nervous system reset
“Claire’s massage sessions are the only thing that genuinely shift the tension I carry daily.”
1:1 Assisted Stretch Sessions
Fully clothed, one-on-one stretch sessions that help improve flexibility, posture, and overall mobility. You relax while Claire gently stretches and mobilises your body. No pressure to “perform”—just calm, guided release.
Best for:
• Desk workers
• Gym-goers
• Stiff, sore or restricted bodies
• Those who don’t enjoy traditional group fitness
“I walked in tight and sore. I walked out feeling like I had more space in my body.”
Stretch Therapy™ Classes
The only Stretch TherapyTM classes in New Zealand. Small, supportive group classes, guided by a trained practitioner that empower you to move better and stretch properly. Using an evidence-based system designed to rewire tension and build long-term mobility.
Best for:
• People ready to take charge of their
own body care
• Anyone wanting to stretch safely and deeply
• Recovery or rehabilitation
• Those recovering from pain or injury
“I finally understand how to stretch in a way that actually makes a difference.”
Bundle and Save
Not sure where to start?
Try a 90-minute Fusion session for $160 and experience the power of combined massage + assisted stretch.
Fusion Session:
• 15 minute Discovery
• 45 minute Massage
• 30 minute 1:1 Assisted Stretch
“Claire just gets it. Her sessions are a full reset. Not just for the body, but for the nervous system too.”
Feel the Full Effect Bundle
Experience the magic of combining massage and assisted stretch.
Full Effect Bundle:
• 1 x 60 minute Massage Session
• 2 x 60 minute Assisted Stretch Sessions
• $290 (save $40)
“Stretch Therapy has completely changed the way I connect with my body. Claire is an amazing teacher—gentle, clear, and deeply knowledgeable.”
Still unsure where to start, or what’s the best options for you.
Give Claire a call on 027 374 2212 to discuss your needs.
Meet Claire Shirra
Massage Therapist • Stretch Specialist • Movement Educator
“I help people feel better in their bodies, plain and simple. Whether you’re in pain, recovering from injury, or just feel stuck in your body, I bring a multi-faceted approach to help you release tension, rebuild mobility, and move through life with more ease.”
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