Holistic wellness for a full life
Physical exercise is just part of the picture. How you fuel your body before you work out and how you care for it afterwards are just as important. We believe in a total mind and body approach to wellness, where everything in your life works together.
Physiotherapy
Resilience is key to reaching your goals. Our physiotherapists are here to help your body recover from injury. But they can also help you reduce the likelihood of further fatigue or injury caused by incorrect form. Regular physiotherapy helps maintain your ability to function at your best.
Meena Malhotra is well-known amongst the CrossFit community and is a bonafide Strongwoman herself. She is always onsite and you can book an appointment with her by contacting 0210528532.
Patrick Peng and his team from Physio Impact including our coach Maddy Barbarich are also onsite and across the road at their clinic on Dominion Road. Experienced, passionate and knowledgeable, Pat & Maddy are ready to help you. You can find out more at www.physioimpact.co.nz.
Massage Therapy
Recovery comes in many ways and massage is key amongst these. Our massage therapists are here to help you perform at your best.
Penny Matkin-Hussey is a qualified sports and exercise scientist, sports massage therapist and nutrition and health coach. She specialises in soft tissue therapy with over eight years experience working within different sports and athletes. Penny’s experience includes working with the London Wasps professional rugby team, the Australian Women’s Football team – The Matilda’s, regional CrossFit athletes, Commonwealth Games Olympic weightlifters and with numerous competing athletes including runners, triathletes, rowers, and Olympic and power lifters.
Penny will be providing massage therapy on site as part of the Physio Impact team (see link above).
Emma Harpham
Coming soon
Nutrition
Fueling your body isn’t just about performance. How you eat affects how you perform, how you feel and how you approach your entire day - every day. Taking your nutrition to the next level means getting great advice from experienced, knowledgeable people.
Our resident massage therapist Penny Matkin-Hussey, is also a qualified and registered nutritionist. She has an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science, and is currently finishing her Masters in Human Nutrition with the University of Otago. She is now starting the first clinical trial for her PhD, investigating the use of continuous glucose monitors in the identification of RED-S (under-fuelling). She has a specialist interest in female athlete health and how to navigate and maximise performance, and health, throughout the female life cycle.
Penny has experience with all types of people. Whether it is to lose weight, feel better, fuelling to perform or returning from injury, Penny is passionate about helping others live and perform at their best, in and out of the gym.
To find out more you can contact her on pennymatkinhussey@gmail.com or 021 2811900.
La Pause Recovery
La Pause Recovery is our onsite ice bath and infra-red sauna room.
This is your time to slow down, reset, and come back stronger.
At La Pause, we keep it simple - infrared sauna to relax, detox, and release tension. Ice bath to reduce inflammation, boost recovery, and sharpen your mind. It’s the combo that hits different — and once you try it, you’ll get it.
Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just need a break from the chaos, this is your moment to pause.
Breathe. Chill. Come back better.
For more information and to book in, click here.