About Me

Effective treatment begins with understanding the whole person behind the symptoms

Clinical Massage Therapist - Jayden Smith

I am a Clinical Massage Therapist with over twenty years of experience helping people reduce pain, improve movement, and support long-term musculoskeletal health.

Over the years, my training and clinical experience have deepened my understanding of how the human body moves, adapts, and responds to injury, stress, and the physical demands of everyday life. I combine assessment, hands-on techniques, and clinical experience to develop treatments that are tailored to each person's individual needs and goals.

My work is informed by an understanding of the relationship between the body, stress, and overall wellbeing. While my focus remains on musculoskeletal concerns, I recognise that factors such as stress, lifestyle, movement patterns, and everyday demands can all influence how the body experiences tension, discomfort, and movement.

Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, I take time to understand what may be contributing to your symptoms before selecting the treatment techniques that best support your recovery. Sessions may incorporate a range of therapeutic massage approaches designed to reduce discomfort, improve mobility, restore movement, and help you return to the activities that matter most to you.

Common Conditions Treated

Persistent Pain and Long-Term Pain Patterns
Alleviating Headaches, Neck Pain, Back Pain, and Shoulder Pain
Movement Patterns and Musculoskeletal Imbalances
Physical Effects of Stress, Tension and Trauma
Stress-Related Muscle Tension
Sports Performance and Recovery

Training & Professional Development

Throughout my career, I have continued to develop my skills through ongoing professional training in massage therapy, bodywork, movement, and therapeutic approaches. I value lifelong learning and remain committed to expanding my knowledge to provide the highest standard of care to my clients. I am a Registered Natural Health Practitioner with Natural Health Practitioners of New Zealand (NHPNZ) and a Registered Exercise Professional (REPs New Zealand), reflecting my commitment to maintaining professional standards and ongoing development.
New Zealand College of Massage
- Dip. Therapeutic Massage Therapy
- Cert. Reflexology Therapy
- Cert. Holistic Pulsing Therapy
- Cert. Advanced Sports Therapy
Advanced Clinical Education
- Cert. Advanced Dry Needling 
- Cert. Functional Cupping Release 
New Zealand Transactional Analysis Association
- Certified Transactional Analysts
- Cert. Advanced Transactional Analysis 2015/2017
- Cert. Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy             
- Cert. Transactional Analysis Core Training   
New Zealand Upledger Institute
- Certified CrainoSacral Therapist CST-T
- Cert. Advanced CranioSacral Therapy 1
- Cert. CranioSacral Therapy 1
- Cert. CranioSacral Therapy 2
- Cert. Somato Emotional Release 1
- Cert. Somato Emotional Release 2
- CranioSacral and the Immune Response
- CranioSacral Therapeutic Imagery & Dialogue
- Body Alchemy of Relational Neuroscience
New Zealand Barral Institute
- Cert. Neuromeningeal Manipulation 1
- Cert. Peripheral Nerve Manipulation 2
- Cert. Visceral Manipulation 1
- Cert. Visceral Manipulation 2
Gestalt Institute of New Zealand
- Cert. Gestalt Psychotherapy Theory & Experience

My professional development has also included further study in psychotherapy and relational approaches. While my work remains focused on clinical massage therapy and musculoskeletal health, this additional training has deepened my understanding of the relationship among physical symptoms, stress, emotional well-being, and how life experiences can influence the body. It complements my clinical practice by encouraging me to consider the whole person and to provide personalised, evidence-informed treatment.

CLINIC HOURS

Monday: 10.45 am - 6.30 pm
Thursday: 9.30 am - 6.30 pm
Friday: 9.30 am - 6.30 pm
DESIGN BY AARON
COPYRIGHT (C) 2026 JAYDEN SMITH
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