Back Door Spa

22/09/2026

We’ve just had a lovely group of ladies join us for a 3-day fasting retreat, and they were absolutely blown away by the massage and reflexology treatments from Soosie and Sonia.

They loved their treatments so much that they told us:

“Now that we’ve experienced treatments from Soosie and Sonia, we wouldn’t go anywhere else for a massage or reflexology!”

A huge thank you to Soosie and Sonia for being so amazing at what they do! We honestly can’t think of a better compliment; knowing that our guests enjoyed their treatments so much that they don’t want to go anywhere else is the best feedback anyone could receive. ❤️

So, if you’re looking for beautiful, magical and nurturing bodywork in Christchurch, come and experience Soosie and Sonia for yourself.

Find out more about Reflexology with Soosie: https://www.backdoorspa.co.nz/reflexology

Or Massage with Sonia: https://www.takecareofyou.nz/

Walk in, float out.

13/09/2026

Meet Soosie! The newest member of our team at Back Door Spa! She is offering Restorative Reflexology and Indian Head Massage. Her treatments are amazing, expect skilled hands, thoughtful conversation, genuine kindness—and usually a little laughter. Her prices are very affordable, so get the restoration you deserve!! For more information go to: https://www.backdoorspa.co.nz/reflexology
and
https://www.backdoorspa.co.nz/indian-head-massage

04/09/2026

I had a client come in today who had struggled with constipation since childhood. After their session, they came back from the toilet absolutely beaming and proclaimed: “I have never seen something like that in my whole life… I finally feel relief!”

Moments like this are why I love what I do; seeing someone's transformation after a colonic is incredibly rewarding. :-)

03/09/2026

Sore? Stressed? Struggling? Get that FlinchLock released! Visit Isaac this Saturday. He is an incredibly intuitive healer. You can book in here: https://isaacbaruchcontactcare.setmore.com/isaac and for more info on Isaac go to https://www.isaacbaruch.co.nz/

26/06/2026

I was contacted by a very concerned mother whose teenager had been suffering from severe constipation, experiencing a lot of discomfort and had not had a bowel movement for more then a month. There was also a history of fissures, which had understandably led to a deep fear of pain associated with going to the toilet.

This was a session I will never forget. I approached the treatment with the utmost care, being especially mindful to keep the irrigation as gentle and supportive as possible. The client was very sensitive, and during the session itself there was minimal visible release.

However, at the end of the treatment, the client went to the bathroom and remained there for quite some time. When they returned, they shared that although there was some discomfort and nausea (which can be expected with such a significant buildup) they were able to release an incredibly substantial amount. In fact, they described it as more than they had ever experienced at once, and the sense of relief was immediate and profound. Even physically, there was a very noticeable reduction in their waist line.

The following day, I checked in with the mother, who responded: “They are a different child! They feel amazing. Thank you so much.”

Several months later, I followed up again to see if they needed another treatment and was pleased to hear, “Thank you, all seems to be going well 🙂.”

Experiences like this continue to remind me how powerful and transformative this work can be, even after just one session. I am so grateful to have been part of this client’s journey and to have been given permission to share their story.

16/06/2026

Posting with permission from my client, and with sincere gratitude for her willingness to share her experience.

I recently had a woman come in for a colonic, presenting with a range of digestive concerns. The session went very well, and we observed a notable amount of dark, tar-like material being released; something I don’t commonly see.

When she returned a week later, she shared something quite remarkable. She has lived with deep vein thrombosis in her inguinal area and legs for over 20 years, with veins that have been visibly enlarged and the area consistently hard and lumpy during that time. After her first colonic, she noticed that the area in her upper leg, which had always felt firm, had softened significantly, for the first time in two decades.

When I reached out to confirm she was still comfortable with me sharing her experience on facebook, she replied:

“Thanks for running this past me before posting. My daughter was also amazed at how my hard, lumpy veins had changed. I’m so pleased I came for a colonic.”

I also asked whether the changes had lasted (now over three weeks later), and she responded:

“Hi Michelle, yes, the changes have stayed. My bowels are working well again also - I’ve also lost 2kg when I weighed myself a week later… very pleased I finally did this, thank you.”

Experiences like this continue to remind me how interconnected the body is, and how supporting one system can sometimes have unexpected effects in another. While every person’s experience is unique, I’ve seen clients report improvements in areas such as reflux, sleep, and even skin conditions like eczema.

Thank you again to my client for allowing me to share her story.

Note: photo is generic, not of the client.

15/06/2026

Sometimes the solutions to our issues are hiding in plain sight… right at work!
As therapists, we often forget to take care of ourselves and I’m no exception. Lately, I had been waking up with my fingers and hands feeling almost numb, barely able to move them properly. My mornings turned into long, elaborate stretching routines just to get things working again. I started to wonder… is this just age catching up with me? Is this my new normal?
I mentioned it to Sonia, our amazing massage therapist, and she immediately booked me in.
After working her magic with massage and moxa and releasing a lot of tension in my shoulders, I felt incredible. But the real surprise came the next morning; no stiffness, no long warm-up routine, my hands just worked!
A powerful reminder of how connected the body is and how important it is to look after ourselves too.
Thank you, Sonia ~ Eva

26/05/2026

Isaac with Contact Care Flinchlock Release is coming this weekend to our spa in Christchurch! To book a session go to:

Book your appointment with Isaac Baruch - Contact CARE

04/05/2026

$25OFF!! Treat yourself—or someone you love—to the gift of relaxation and rejuvenation this Mother’s Day :-)

To book a massage or purchase a gift voucher, contact Sonia at [email protected]

For colonic sessions or gift vouchers, contact Michelle at [email protected]

Use code MOTHERSDAY25 when booking or purchasing a voucher.

Offer valid until 10 May 2026.

Valid for massages with Sonia and ACV/Coffee/Probiotic colonics (excludes regular colonics).

13/04/2026

Just a little update on our spa in Sumner Christchurch… we’ve had some new photos taken by Eva to show how it’s looking now 😊

Our wonderful chiropractor Mark has moved on to Merivale, which means our massage room is now available. Sonia, our massage therapist, uses the space from Wednesday to Friday, so it’s available Saturday through Tuesday.

If you’ve been thinking about joining a warm, supportive team and working from a beautiful space, feel free to message me, I’d love to chat more.

Michelle