DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
A Slow, Intuitive Journey to Release Deep Tension.
This service begins February 1st. 2026
A Journey Beneath the Surface
Deep Tissue Massage is a slow, intuitive unwinding of the body — a journey beneath the surface, into the deeper layers where tension, emotion, and lived experience often settle.
Through steady, grounded pressure and purposeful, unhurried strokes, this style of massage works with the fascia and deeper muscle layers to gently dissolve tightness, release long-held patterns, and bring space back into places that feel dense or overworked. It is not about pushing harder, but about meeting the body with presence, listening, and working at the depth your system is ready for.
Our Guiding Principles for Deep Tissue
Our focus is not on pushing harder, but on meeting the body with presence, listening, and working at the exact depth your system is ready for. This approach respects your pace and allows for a genuine, sustainable release.
Presence Over Force
We treat the body and mind as one system. By inviting the nervous system to feel safe and supported, we facilitate a natural release of tightness, freeing restricted movement and dissolving tension settled from emotion and lived experience.
Somatic Release
This is a process of holistic reconnection and a return to self. Our goal extends beyond pain relief to help you feel spacious, grounded, and deeply restored. These sessions guide you back home to your physical body.
Holistic Reconnection
Need a Healing boost?
Complement your session with our sauna!
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Sweating in the sauna helps eliminate toxins through the skin, preparing your body to release even more during your healing session.
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Heat softens physical tension and helps open energetic pathways, making it easier for energy to flow freely during bodywork or spiritual therapies.
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The quiet, meditative environment of the sauna supports inward focus, helping you tune in to your body’s needs and intentions before your session begins.
Select it at the time of booking and it will be waiting for you one hour before your reservation.
Drop In
* All sessions here are personally led by Jenine Kerr at her Cozy Studio in 24 Midhurst Street, Christchurch.
This service begins February 1st. 2026
30 Min. Session
60 Min. Session
90 Min. Session
Each session is tailored uniquely to you, weaving therapeutic technique with intuitive touch, breath, and presence.
A space to release, reset, and realign.
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Hi! I’m Jenine, the Heart behind Nine Healing Arts.
With a heart that beats in resonance with the cosmic vibrations of gongs, I've found my purpose in curating transformative healing experiences. Guided by a passion for holistic well-being.
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FAQ
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Our approach prioritizes presence and intuition over force. We focus on deep, unhurried strokes and grounded pressure, working with the deeper muscle and fascial layers. Instead of pushing hard, we invite the nervous system to feel safe, which allows for a genuine, more sustainable release of tension and long-held patterns.
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While deep tissue work can involve intense sensations, it should never be painful. We work with the depth your system is ready for, constantly listening and adjusting. The goal is to facilitate release and unwinding, not to cause discomfort.
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It is ideal for anyone who feels stuck, tense, depleted, or disconnected from their physical body. Whether your tension stems from stress, posture, emotional load, or daily demands, these sessions help you find openness, clarity, and deep restoration.
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We offer flexible sessions at 30 minutes, 60 minutes, and 90 minutes, allowing you to choose the duration that best suits your needs and schedule.
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Appointments for this service open starting February 1st. Our calendar reflects availability from that date onward.