Craniosacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy & Nervous System Support in Whanganui.
The NEKAWA Whanganui clinic is the primary base for in-person sessions, offering integrative nervous system support through a combination of body-based, subconscious and cognitive approaches.
Located in Rutland Street, central Whanganui, the clinic provides a calm and consistent environment for those seeking support through Craniosacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, or integrative sessions that consider both physical and emotional aspects of tension, stress or overwhelm.
Sessions are unhurried and tailored to the individual, drawing on therapeutic bodywork and trauma-informed subconscious support where appropriate. The depth and structure of each session are guided by your needs and what feels manageable for your nervous system on the day.
Integrating Bodywork and Subconscious Support
Sessions at the Whanganui clinic may include a combination of body-based, subconscious and cognitive support approaches, depending on your needs and nervous system responses on the day.
Bodywork & Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle, hands-on support intended to work with the central nervous system to release patterns of tension and encourage physical ease.
Hypnotherapy
Trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware hypnotherapy supporting awareness, emotional steadiness and personal change where appropriate.
NLP & Mindset Coaching
Where appropriate, sessions may incorporate Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) or mindset-based strategies to support focus, confidence and adaptive responses to stress or pressure.
Integrative Session Approach
Sessions may blend craniosacral therapy, body-based awareness and subconscious or cognitive support techniques as appropriate, allowing physical, emotional or performance-related patterns to be approached in a calm, client-led way.
There is no fixed routine or prescriptive structure — sessions are shaped collaboratively and respectfully in response to your readiness and goals.
This approach may be particularly helpful for individuals experiencing ongoing stress, performance pressure or patterns that feel difficult to shift through physical support alone.
A Whole-System Approach
NEKAWA sessions are not standard relaxation massage or single-modality treatments.
They are designed as an integrative support process that considers both the physical and emotional aspects of stress, tension and overwhelm.
Each session draws on a background in human biology, therapeutic bodywork and performance mindset coaching to support nervous system regulation in a calm, client-led environment.
People Often Describe
People who attend sessions at the Whanganui clinic often describe:
- a sense of their nervous system settling
- clearer thinking and emotional steadiness
- physical tension easing in unexpected areas
- improved awareness of how their body responds to stress
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feeling more able to approach situations calmly
Changes can be subtle at first, and for many people build gradually over time.
The intention is not to force change, but to create the conditions where the body and mind can begin to respond differently.
Session Lengths
The Whanganui clinic offers a range of session lengths to support different needs and depths of work.
Typical options include:
30 minutes – available for focused, structural-oriented bodywork only (not suitable for first appointments)
60 minutes – suitable for craniosacral therapy or nervous system support sessions
90 minutes – ideal for deeper body-based or integrative sessions
120 minutes – recommended for first-time hypnotherapy or more in-depth integrative work
If you’re unsure which option is most appropriate, a complimentary 15-minute consultation is available to help you decide.
Who the Whanganui Clinic May Suit
The Whanganui clinic may be a good fit if you:
- are based in Whanganui or the wider region
- are seeking consistent, in-person nervous-system-aware support
- value continuity of care and flexibility in session length
- prefer a calm, non-invasive approach to both body and mind
NEKAWA offers craniosacral therapy, hypnotherapy and integrative nervous system support in Whanganui for adults and young people seeking in-person support with stress, overwhelm, emotional balance, focus or physical tension.
Ongoing Care – Allowing the Body to Unwind
Many clients initially come to address a specific concern, however the body often needs time and consistency to fully unwind long-held patterns.
Consistent sessions allow the body to move beyond short-term relief and begin settling deeper patterns of tension.
For those who wish to support this process, a small number of ongoing client places are available.
These are designed for people who prefer a consistent approach rather than short-term fixes.
Ongoing clients receive:
• A monthly session
• Priority booking for Whanganui clinic days
• Preferential member rate
• The opportunity to continue progressing as the body and nervous system recalibrate
Minimum commitment: 6 months.
If this feels aligned, we can discuss it during your session. I totally support my clients to opt in to ongoing care after they have experienced how their body responds to the work.
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Location & Availability
Whanganui Clinic
7 Rutland Street, Central Whanganui
Regular in-person appointments are available Tuesday and Friday.
If you’re unable to find a suitable appointment time, please use the contact form or pop-up chat to enquire about availability.
Getting Started
If you’re seeking in-person nervous system support in Whanganui and are unsure whether Craniosacral Therapy, Hypnotherapy or an integrative session may be most appropriate, you’re welcome to begin with a complimentary 15-minute consultation.
This allows an opportunity to discuss your goals and determine a session approach that feels suitable for your current needs.
Booking
Appointments are typically prepaid at the time of booking.
This allows sessions to conclude gently without the need for administrative tasks immediately afterwards, supporting a calm transition before returning to daily activities.
If prepayment is a concern, please feel free to get in touch to arrange payment at your appointment.
NEKAWA sessions are supportive in nature and are not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
