Maria Athanassiou

Qualified Massage Therapist – Wellington

I’m Maria,

a registered Massage Therapist with 6 years of hands-on experience. I’m partway through study in remedial massage therapy and continue to build my skillset through a mix of online and in person courses.

Massage is my calling as a life long learner. Information for the effective application of body work is ever evolving, thus requiring regular continued professional development. 

I am passionate about prevention where possible and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

I have mixed massage background and enjoy the excitement of working with a variety of clients who wish to better their lives.

Our Massage Therapy Services

For rest and relaxation
• General massage
• Relaxation massage

For sports and performance enhancing
• Deep tissue massage
• Sports massage
• Performance enhancing massage
• Injury recovery massage

For pregnancy
• Pregnancy massage – during pregnancy and postnatal

SEE OUR TREATMENTS PAGE FOR FULL SERVICES.

Experience and Qualifications

Maria has been actively practising massage therapy for 6 years, and continues to develop expertise across a wide range of massage therapy techniques. Establishing Body Calm Massage Therapy has enabled Maria to further extend massage services into her key areas of passion.

Maria is certified, with a Level 5 Diploma in Relaxation Massage Therapy & Wellness, from The New Zealand College of Massage.

Her previous experience includes working in the Wellington Hospital Neonatal Ward, Mary Potter Hospice, and providing massage therapy to a local sports team. She also has a background in office-based massage, events, and in a luxury spa setting.

Maria has built a loyal following over 2 years of working with clients to achieve their goals at Body Calm.

Further exciting treatment varieties await in 2026 as she continues her education!

Relaxation
Massage

Deep Tissue
Massage

Performance
Enhancing
Massage

Pregnancy
Massage