Our Therapists
Meet our highly experienced team of passionate therapists and health practitioners
Oliga - Massage Therapist
Dip. Remedial Massage, BA (Psychology).
Oliga is a Remedial Massage Therapist with over 25 years of experience and has been working for Tory Urban Retreat since 2002. Oliga’s goal is to improve the quality of life for people affected by acute or chronic illness, to help clients to live a more dynamic, comfortable, pain-free life through the benefits of massage therapy. Oliga enjoys being a massage therapist because it allows her work with her clients to help them rejuvenate, feel better and perform optimally.
Oliga provides a wide range of massage services including Therapeutic, Relaxation, Sports, Hot Stone, Reflexology, Pregnancy, Cupping Bodywork Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, head and face massage.
Oliga is available independently on Tuesdays. Book here or contact Oliga 021 0233 8020.
Kim - Massage Therapist
Kim was born and raised in Seoul, Korea. She was drawn to massage as she has a natural inclination to healing & caring for people. This has led to her being a very proficient & skilled therapist who is extremely passionate about her profession.
Kim qualified from The British International Massage School in Korea in 2009. She has worked at various spas and wellness centers in Korea and Australia. This has provided her with many years of experience to hone & develop her varied skills.
With over 13 years of experience Kim has a vast range of therapies to offer. She loves massage and the relief that it can bring to people from all walks of life. Her ultimate passion is to help people heal their bodies with remedial massage – for her, this is deeply humbling & satisfying. Caring for her clients is her most important priority.
Kim specialises in Deep Tissue & Remedial Massage. She offers Thai Massage, Relaxation Massage, Sports Massage, Aromatherapy, Cupping (please book in advance with staff to allow preparation), Lymphatic Drainage & Reflexology Massage. She can skillfully combine these styles that will best suit your body’s needs to help you deeply relax and to ease stresses & tension away.
Kim is available Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
Chiharu - Massage Therapist
Chiharu is a calm and attentive qualified massage therapist, specializing in Meridian massage with Japanese Shiatsu technique.
Meridian massage combines the Eastern medical concept of "meridians" with Western medicine to stimulate acupuncture points on the meridians, which are the flow of human energy, and promote lymphatic flow. This is effective in relieving health problems such as stiff neck and shoulders, headaches, fatigue, depression and joint pain - as well as beauty concerns such as; swelling in the face and legs and rough skin
She holds a Degree in Psychology and brings a real sense of calm into her practice and treats each person as an Individual having gained a passion for helping rebalance the body with her hand.
She is also qualified reflexology which is such a treat for tired and sore feet.
Chiharu offers Meridian Relaxation massage, Shiatsu (Dry) massage , Deep tissue massage, Hot stone massage, Reflexology and Head and facial massage. She also offers Pelvic/Spine Alignment. If requested she will accommodate as necessary.
Chiharu is available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Hari - Massage Therapist & Yogi
With over 19 years of experience in Yoga Therapy, Spa Therapy, and Ayurvedic healing, Hari is a highly skilled and dedicated massage therapist. His career spans prestigious luxury wellness resorts, hotel spas, holistic wellness centers, and Ayurvedic hospitals in India, Dubai, Russia, and Vietnam.
Hari’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals facing acute or chronic health challenges. By harnessing the transformative benefits of massage therapy, he strives to help his clients live healthier, pain-free lives.
Specialising in a wide range of techniques, including Indian Ayurvedic Massage Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, and Indian Head Massage, Hari provides a holistic and personalized approach to wellness.
Hari’s expertise, combined with his deep passion for healing, makes him a trusted professional for those seeking physical relief and rejuvenation.
Hari is available on Thursday & Sunday.
Pond - Massage & Traditional Thai Therapist
With over 20 years of dedicated practice, Pond has trained under leading massage therapists and wellness professionals in Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand. Her skillful blend of traditional Thai massage, deep tissue, and remedial techniques is crafted into healing sessions that offer relief, relaxation, and renewal.
Pond is the only therapist at our retreat who offers traditional Thai oil-free sessions, complete with the signature stretches and movements that Thai massage is renowned for. She also provides exceptional oil-based massage experiences, from soothing relaxation to firm therapeutic Thai pressure, depending on your body’s needs.
Her specialties include: Traditional Thai massage, with restorative stretching and alignment. Deep relief for knotted muscles and chronic tension. Migraines and headaches, eased through her renowned Head & Neck Massage. Pregnancy massage, tailored to ease back strain, swollen feet, and the physical demands of pregnancy. Stress relief and full-body relaxation.
Pond’s approach is grounded, strong yet gentle. She is deeply present with her clients, caring and intuitive. Many return to her again and again—for the relief, healing, and physical ease they experience under her care.
Pond is available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. and Saturday.
Josie - Holistic & Sports Massage Therapist
With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Josie brings a deeply intuitive and skilled approach to bodywork. She holds a Diploma in Holistic Massage from the Auckland College of Therapeutic Massage and has gone on to develop wide-ranging expertise across Sports Massage and traditional Polynesian modalities.
Josie has worked in health centres throughout Aotearoa and around the world, refining her ability to read the body and respond to its needs with care, precision, and presence. Her practice is grounded in a holistic philosophy — working with mind, body, breath, and spirit to restore alignment and wellbeing.
As a Sports Massage Therapist, Josie has supported national and international sports teams, including triathletes, marathoners, Ironman and Iron Māori participants, helping them to recover, perform, and thrive. She draws from a wide toolkit of therapeutic techniques to tailor each session to the client’s needs.
Josie offers the following massages - Therapeutic & Recovery, Relaxation & Swedish, Deep Tissue & Acupressure, Sports, Lomi Lomi, Mirimiri, Fofo. Lymphatic drainage, Pregnancy massage, Jaw clenching/grinding massage, Stroke Recovery massage and Menstrual & Menopause Support
Whether you are seeking deep recovery, relief from chronic tension, or a moment to reconnect with yourself, Josie’s calm presence and experienced hands offer the support you need.
Josie is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Isidora - Massage Therapist
Isidora is a Chilean holistic therapist, with plenty of background on Yoga therapy, Ayurveda massage, Reiki, Mindfulness and Health coaching.
She holds a Physiotherapy degree, and since the very beginning of her professional life(2012) she has been immersed in the world of well-being and wellness, being passionate about supporting and empowering people with acute or chronic health conditions, in the journey to enhance their quality of life.
She has been travelling and working around Europe, America and Asia, developing and being trained in different therapies. Thanks to all of these resources, she is able to provide a massage a la carte, after a brief individual and postural assessment.
She truly enjoys providing a holistic approach to your musculoskeletal/ physical stress situation through a massage where you can totally relax and release tensions.
Isidora specialises in Ayurvedic, Relaxation, and Therapeutic massage, and also provides Reiki treatments.
Isidora is currently visiting her family until the 28th of November.