The Retreat & Service Testimonials

... One of the best massages I've had in a long time ...

  The floating pod is really an incredible and different experience. I wish I was a better mediator to enjoy the silence and my senses. Was treated well, they offer a bit of food and drink between appointments - fresh and delicious! One of the best massages I've had in a long time. Oliga is a master, warm and fast paced deep tissue massage that fits me really well. I highly recommend!  

Victoria (google review)
( Received: May, 2018 )

... Great way to relax and unwind ...

  This is a great place to go if you need to unwind.
There are allocated days for women or men only in Sauna, other days are mixed. I stick to women's only; Tuesday and Thursday. The sauna can be followed by plunge pool. There are lounge chairs where you can sit in between to read or just relax. The staff can bring you choice of drinks and fresh fruit.
I mixed with massage. The masseuse comes and grabs you from sauna area when it is time. The massage was fantastic.
The other option I tried was float pool. Have had friends that love them and was keen to try. Unfortunately with eczema it didn't feel great for me. The float pool has shower and use of all products needed to follow float.
Overall this is great place to rejuvenate. Look forward to going again.  

livb_12 (Trip Advisor)
( Received: March, 2018 )

... Heaven on Earth ...

  was gifted a massage at Tory Urban Retreat by a friend who is a long time visitor there. My friend recommended a massage with Kasey and I can see why. I had never had a massage before and was a little nervous, but Kasey was a very thoughtful and considerate therapist. She made me feel at ease and very relaxed, and the massage was amazing. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Was my first massage and it definitely won't be my last!  

zenmjones (Trip Advisor)
( Received: January, 2018 )

... I pinched a nerve in my back and I’m pregnant ...

  I had the most amazing experience and wonderful service. I pinched a nerve in my back and I’m pregnant so was very uncomfortable upon arrival. The woman who greeted me was soo welcoming and lovely and very thorough with explaining everything to me. After the float I had a cup of tea and fruit waiting in the relaxation room amazing! I felt a lot less stressed and looser after my float will definitely do this again and highly recommend it.
 

Chinney
( Received: January, 2018 )

... Had my first "float" today and an amazing relaxing hour long massage ...

  Had my first "float" today and an amazing relaxing hour long massage at Tory Urban Retreat (with Miki..totally recommend)... thanks to Frazer Anderson for winning this lovely treat for me ...felt totally spoilt  

Suzin
( Received: May, 2017 )

... felt totally chilled after this, really set the tone for my day ...

  Really awesome experience felt totally chilled after this, really set the tone for my day.. can't wait to do again. Awesome Thankyou  

Danielle
( Received: May, 2017 )

... this is my new heaven love this place ...

  Had a massage with Jo it was amazing, all the staff are super friendly and the facilities are Devine. I can not recommend Jo enough she was truly great found all my sore spots and gave great advice this is my new heaven love this place love Jo just felt so amazing afterwards! big thank you team!!  

Taz
( Received: May, 2017 )

... I came out feeling like a million bucks. Would definitely recommend this to my family and friends ...

  My husband and I went here on a Saturday morning, we each had a float booked one after the other and then a massage afterwards. My husband went for his float first while I waited in their relaxation room, the lady there was so lovely, she gave me a blanket, some tea and even some fresh fruit while I waited. Once it was my turn to float my husband had a sauna and a dip in the plunge pool while he waited he said it was very nice. I really enjoyed my float it was an amazing experience and I will do it again. When I came out from my float I had more fruit and some coconut water waiting for me. We then each had a massage, mine was from Miki and it was so relaxing. I came out feeling like a million bucks. Would definitely recommend this to my family and friends. Staff were amazing as well.  

Ellie
( Received: April, 2017 )

... service is top notch and very professional ...

  Won a facebook competition for a float and massage, had an amazing experience where I came out totally relaxed, so much so I'm booked in for another. Can not recommend this enough, service is top notch and very professional :)  

Alex
( Received: March, 2017 )

... the staff are lovely, the atmosphere is relaxing ...

  Going to Tory Urban Retreat for a float is a wonderful experience. The staff are lovely, the atmosphere is relaxing, and all the little extras you could need are provided. The actual floating experience is amazingly relaxing and tranquil, and I highly recommended it.  

Marcel
( Received: February, 2017 )

... This was a much needed blissful relaxing time!!! ...

  Thank you guys so much!!! This was a much needed blissful relaxing time!!! Love love love it!!!!  

Roseanne
( Received: February, 2017 )

... Every time I leave here I feel restored, happy and calm ...

  This place is a true oasis. My new favourite place. Every time I leave here I feel restored, happy and calm. Thank you!  

Billie
( Received: January, 2017 )

... a perfect way to relax and warm up on a cold blustery day ...

  After a very busy day with team #Ghostfishing this was a perfect way to relax and warm up on a cold blustery day.
Exellent service - many thanks.  

Rob
( Received: January, 2017 )

.... Fantabulous experience, one that I intend to repeat! ...

  Wow what can i say! Fantabulous experience...one that I intend to repeat! Lovely young lady looked after us and the products and service were A+++  

Deb
( Received: January, 2017 )


Floatation Therapy Testimonials

... the studio was exceptionally clean and the staff went over the top to ensure my visit was perfect ...

  I had the most wonderful experience at Tory!, The float tank was absolute heaven, and my massage was more than I could have asked for. The studio was exceptionally clean and the staff went over the top to ensure my visit was perfect. Oh.. don’t even get me started on the kombucha!!! Best I have ever had... and I don’t say that lightly because I make my own!!! My anxiety literally melted away last night thanks to the amazing staff and healing I received from TORY URBAN RETREAT  

Winfrey
( Received: May, 2018 )

... . I had my first sensory deprivation chamber float and it was incredible ...

  Had the most amazing experience at Tory Urban Retreat today. I had my first sensory deprivation chamber float and it was incredible. The staff were all incredibly helpful and guided me through the whole process!  

Alec
( Received: March, 2018 )

... I felt a lot less stressed and looser after my float ...

  I had the most amazing experience and wonderful service. I pinched a nerve in my back and I’m pregnant so was very uncomfortable upon arrival. The woman who greeted me was soo welcoming and lovely and very thorough with explaining everything to me. After the float I had a cup of tea and fruit waiting in the relaxation room amazing! I felt a lot less stressed and looser after my float will definitely do this again and highly recommend it.  

Chinney Yeap
( Received: January, 2018 )

... I left feeling so rested and ready to tackle the world ...

  This was the most perfect way to spend my day off, I booked in and was a little nervous, I mean you're basically in a dark cocoon by yourself for an hour, I wasn't sure I liked myself enough to spend an hour in some salty water with just me!
Oh. My. Days.
I think I'll do this every day off, it was so beautiful and relaxing, totally blissed out! Not only were the people looking after me just the most gorgeous kind of people but the place felt a million miles from a city centre even though it's on a main street, and don't get me started on the smell of the products. Ok yes I know I'm gushing but seriously, such a wonderful experience, I left feeling so rested and ready to tackle the world, my mind shut off and went to places I can only hope (plead, pray) I can go back to!
Thank you so much... I've booked for 3 so I'll be back!  

Bekki
( Received: October, 2017 )

... felt so held and nurtured through the experience ...

  First time in the float pod... felt so held and nurtured through the experience. Cruised through the weekend grounded in a stillness that was unshakable. What a resource.... I'll definitely be back for more time out and deep healing at the Tory Urban Retreat.  

Grace
( Received: May, 2017 )

... what a luxurious experience ...

  Had my first float last night. What a luxurious experience from the shower's Methven rain shower head and complimentary Sukin products to the amazing pod, and complimentary healthy beverage after. Awesome helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommend!  

Rachael
( Received: February, 2017 )

.... your facilities and staff are amazing ...

  Just had my 1st ever Float. Best experience ever! Loved it! Tory Urban Retreat your facilities and staff are amazing. I will definitely be back when ever I visit wellington and be telling everyone to go and experience your retreat. I wish you were in Nelson. Thank you  

Michelle
( Received: February, 2017 )

... something I will be eager to repeat ...

  I couldn't believe such an oasis could exist within the hustling bustling cbd. But I was welcomed into a serene oasis and my enjoyment was seamlessly created by the staff, the interiors and the pod experience. I was apprehensive at first about what the sensory deprivation and salt pod experience would be like, but it was unlike anything I've ever done and something I will be eager to repeat. When I got out of my float I felt boneless, all my worries and kinks and aches were soothed and forgotten. Sitting with my cup of tea and a bowl of lovely fruit in their calming relaxation room afterwards I felt reflective and meditative. What a wonderful experience!  

Tabitha
( Received: February, 2017 )

.... we will absolutely come back again ...

  My boyfriend and I both did a float this morning for my 21st birthday and it was heavenly! The staff are so kind and friendly, they take such good care of you. We will absolutely come back again. Thank you, TUR! <3  

Kezia
( Received: January, 2017 )

... I just had my first float and it was so fantastic! ...

  Tory Urban Retreat is an absolute DREAM. The staff are so amazing as are all their services. I just had my first float and it was so fantastic! Would come here daily if I could.  

Amelia
( Received: January, 2017 )

... first float totally made me feel totally zen ...

  Calm relaxing space, helpful friendly staff and first float totally made me feel totally zen. I'll be back  

Wiki
( Received: January, 2017 )

... Thank you so much for being wonderful ladies ...

  Fantastic service and lovely people. Anatola was a beautiful host. Thank you so much for being wonderful ladies.  

Nina
( Received: January, 2017 )

... I didnt really know what to expect but it surpassed all expectations ...

  I did my first ever float ... it was such an amazing experience. the staff were all awesome and made me feel relaxed .. I didnt really know what to expect but it surpassed all expectations. you have to try it!!!! herbal tea and fruit in the relaxation room after was an added bonus.. i spent the rest of the day feeling very tranquil. thank you.  

Linda
( Received: December, 2016 )

... i didnt really know what to expect but it surpassed all expectations ...

  i did my first ever float ... it was such an amazing experience. the staff were all awesome and made me feel relaxed .. i didnt really know what to expect but it surpassed all expectations. you have to try it!!!! herbal tea and fruit in the relaxation room after was an added bonus.. i spent the rest of the day feeling very tranquil. thank you.  

Linda
( Received: December, 2016 )


Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Testimonials

... the following day felt way better than I normally do after the big compeition ...

  Went in for my first float, staff were very professional and explained everything for me. Definitely an interesting experience and felt very alert afterwards. I went in before a competition to relax and focus. Was great. Also tried the hyper baric for recovery after and I can say the following day felt way better than I normally do after the big compeition.  

Quinn
( Received: February, 2017 )

I feeI I have more energy

  I've read a bit about hyperbaric therapy but after trying it out at urban retreat I'm sold. My injuires feel a lot better and I feeI i have more energy, the staff and environment are amazing, I'm deffinately going back. Thanks urban retreat for making this accessible in the middle of the city  

Jason MMA
( Received: April, 2016 )

... Knee feels good, back feels great! ...

  Just finished my first HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) at Tory Urban Retreat. Knee feels good, back feels great! Thanks to the team at Tory Urban Retreat.  

Jamie
( Received: February, 2016 )


Massage Therapy Testimonials

... Great Massage ...

  Miki may be little in size but she delivers an awesome deep tissue massage. I’ll be back for more! Miki can deliver whatever massage pressure and style you want.  

( Received: September, 2018 )

... Absolutely love Oliga's massage ...

  Absolutely love Oliga's massage! She has very strong hands and can definitely help you get rid of life those knots. I also very much enjoyed the floating pod as well! Very relaxing and revitalising !!  

Ambassador728704 (Trip Advisor)
( Received: August, 2018 )

... I have had many massages and this was by far the most beneficial I have ever had ...

  Massage with Jo is highly recommended, I had the trigger point massage and she read my body unbelievably! I have had many massages and this was by far the most beneficial I have ever had, I can’t thank you enough Jo. Amazing place with very friendly staff, would strongly recommend!  

( Received: January, 2018 )

... the massage was so good I didn't want to leave ...

  Came here for the first time yesterday for a relaxation massage as a birthday treat. I had the most amazing experience, the staff were incredibly lovely and the massage was so good I didn't want to leave! I will definitely be back - thank you guys <3  

Amanda
( Received: December, 2016 )

... the massage was so good I didn't want to leave ...

  Came here for the first time yesterday for a relaxation massage as a birthday treat. I had the most amazing experience, the staff were incredibly lovely and the massage was so good I didn't want to leave! I will definitely be back - thank you guys  

Amanda
( Received: December, 2016 )


Enquiries

E:  relax@toryurbanretreat.co.nz
Phone:   (04) 384 4329

Locations

Tory Urban Retreat:
80 Tory Street
Te Aro
Wellington
New Zealand
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Tory Urban Massage Retreat:
(Bookings required)
Grand Plimmer Tower
Level 4
Wellington
New Zealand
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