Remix Reviews: endota’s Rest & Restore massage
The final countdown is on until we can set our out-of-office replies and pop open that well-deserved bottle of champagne. The hardest part is getting to the finish line. End-of-year burnout is all too common and now more than ever, it is so important to take care of yourself. Simple practices like mindfulness and connection with yourself are as easy as taking an hour out of your day to nourish your mind, body and spirit. With that in mind, Remix Features & Lifestyle Editor, Nina visited endota Ponsonby to experience their most-loved Rest & Restore massage.
This time of the year is always a mix of emotions for me – balancing my time between wrapping up the last of my work for the year, attending holiday events, and coming home every day to my second (unpaid) job of being a mum. The finish line is so close, but also so far away. The stress of the year is still woven into my neck and shoulders, and my adrenaline and cortisol levels are still very much elevated. So when endota invited me to one of their eight locations around New Zealand – the Ponsonby Spa – to experience their Rest & Restore massage, I graciously accepted.
Walking into an endota spa feels like stepping into a sanctuary of calm. The endota Signature Blend Essential Oil greets you with its soothing scent, instantly easing your senses and helping your body unwind. After being guided to a softly lit treatment room, I settled onto the massage bed, ready to immerse myself in pure relaxation—and it did not disappoint. The Rest and Restore massage is a light to medium-pressure full-body massage enhanced using grounding jade stones and endota’s best-selling Clove & Mint Recovery Balm. My therapist was both gentle and thorough, applying just the right amount of pressure to melt away tension. Having come straight from an intense Reformer Pilates class, this experience was exactly what my sore muscles needed. Throughout the session, my therapist incorporated essential oils, inviting me to breathe them in at different points. This thoughtful touch deepened the experience, keeping my mind present and grounded. For the entire hour, I found myself teetering on the edge of sleep, savouring every moment of this restorative escape.
Daily rituals and mindful practices are at the core of the endota ethos and I’m so glad that I took a moment out of my busy schedule to give back to my body. I left the spa feeling revitalised and refreshed – the perfect outcome and the best way to spend a Saturday morning, setting my intention for the day ahead.
ABOUT ENDOTA
Born in the Millennium, endota has established itself as one of the most recognisable names in the spa and wellness industry in Austrailia and has since solidified its place here in New Zealand as one of the most reputable spa locations. A pioneer of the wellness movement across Australia and New Zealand, endota is founded on the belief that true well-being is our natural state. As a leader in wellness, endota is dedicated to providing products and treatments that nourish every part of the human body, utilising ingredients that are sustainable, responsibly sourced, animal friendly and free from nasties.
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