To the point Chinese Massage

06/11/2025

✨ New Location, Same Relaxing You! ✨

We’re thrilled to announce that we have moved to a brand new location!

📍Find us now at:
Level 7, 2 Woodward Street, Wellington

🕒 NEW Opening Hours:
Tuesday 10:00-18:00
Wednesday 10:00-18:00
Thursday 10:00-19:00
Friday 10:00-19:00
Saturday 10:00-19:00
(We are now closed on Sundays & Mondays for a well-deserved rest)

📱 Book Your Session Easily:
Schedule your appointment in just a few clicks via our website. Your peace of mind is now easier to book.

👉 Book Now: https://ttpcm.co.nz

We can‘t wait to welcome you to our new serene space and help you unwind.

27/10/2025

🌟 NEW Service List Update! 🌟

We're excited to share our newly updated service menu! Enjoy an enhanced range of treatments designed to meet your relaxation and wellness needs.

📌 View full details and book online:

22/10/2025

01/10/2025

Dear customers,

Due to some limitations at our new location, we will be adjusting some of our service offerings and updating our opening hours.
• 01/11/2025 – We will officially say goodbye to our Plimmer Steps shop.
• 04/11/2025 – Our new location opens. For the time being, we plan to operate five days a week, Tuesday to Saturday.

We will continue to keep you updated on our progress and any further changes. Thank you for your continued support! 💙

— Rui
Director, To the Point Chinese Massage

30/09/2025

Hi everyone, my name is Rui and I’m the director of To the Point Chinese Massage.
For the past five years, we’ve been doing our very best to provide the highest quality service — and I want to thank all of our loyal customers for your trust and support. 💙

To be honest, there were times I thought about giving up because of financial pressure. But with the encouragement of my customers and friends, I chose to carry on. To the Point means so much to me:
From the very beginning, when I asked strangers on the street to help me choose our name, to designing our logo myself, to personally working on the store interior and every little detail.
We faced challenges — from Covid to financial downturns — just like many small business owners. But I’ve been fortunate, because I’ve had you all walking alongside me. 🙏

Today, I need to share some important news:
We’ve made the difficult decision to close our beautiful Plimmer Steps location. But don’t worry — this is not the end, it’s a new beginning! ✨

Starting from November, we will continue our journey at a nearby office site:
Level 7, 2 Woodward Street, Wellington.
The new place is smaller and may look different, but our commitment to quality care remains the same. I truly hope you’ll keep supporting us and join us as we open this new chapter together. 💆‍♀️💆

Thank you all so much. 💜

18/08/2025

💡 Pain between your shoulder blades?

Often it’s from tight trapezius, rhomboids, or levator scapulae muscles caused by posture, stress, or long hours at a desk.
✅ Massage, stretching & strengthening can bring relief.

📍 Causes

Pain around the shoulder blades (scapulae) usually comes from the muscles that attach to or move the scapula, such as:
• Trapezius (upper, middle, lower) → common from stress, poor posture, or tight shoulders.
• Rhomboids (between spine & shoulder blade) → ache or tightness from sitting long hours, desk work, or lifting.
• Levator scapulae (runs from neck to top of scapula) → stiff neck/upper back from looking down at phones or computers.
• Serratus anterior → weakness here can cause “winged scapula” and pain when moving the arm.

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⚠️ Typical Symptoms
• Dull ache or sharp pain between the shoulder blade and spine.
• Tightness after sitting at a desk or driving long hours.
• Pain that radiates to the neck or upper back.
• Sometimes a clicking or grinding feeling when moving the shoulder.

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✅ Relief & Prevention
• Massage & trigger point release – loosens tight trapezius/rhomboids.
• Stretching – neck side bends, doorway chest stretch.
• Strengthening – rows, scapula retraction, wall slides to improve posture.
• Posture awareness – keep screens at eye level, avoid hunching.

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17/08/2025

💡 Gluteus Medius – Your Hidden Hip Stabilizer!
This muscle sits on the side of your hip and keeps your pelvis stable when you walk, run, or stand on one leg.

👉 A weak or tight gluteus medius can cause hip or knee pain.
✅ Massage + strengthening = better balance + less pain!

📍 What is the Gluteus Medius?
• It’s one of the glute muscles (butt muscles), located on the outside of your hip.
• It attaches from the top of your pelvic bone down to the greater trochanter (the bony point on the outside of your thigh).

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✨ Main Functions
1. Hip stability – keeps your pelvis level when you walk or stand on one leg.
2. Leg control – helps lift your leg out to the side (hip abduction).
3. Balance – crucial for walking, running, climbing stairs, and preventing hip drop.

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⚠️ When it’s weak or tight
• May cause hip pain, lower back pain, or knee problems.
• You might notice your hip dropping when walking (“Trendelenburg gait”).
• Can affect posture and balance.

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✅ Why it matters for massage & exercise
• Releasing tight gluteus medius helps reduce hip tension.
• Strengthening this muscle improves stability, balance, and reduces injury risk.
• Great for athletes, runners, or anyone with hip/knee discomfort.

17/08/2025

💡 Tight hips? Pinching pain when sitting too long or standing up quickly?
The pain often comes from tight hip flexors, especially the psoas and iliacus muscles.

👉 They connect your lower spine, pelvis, and upper thigh.
👉 When they get tight, you may feel:
• Hip pinching or stiffness
• Lower back discomfort
• Difficulty standing tall

✅ Regular stretching and massage can help release these muscles, improve posture, and reduce pain.

✨ Book your session with us to give your hips some relief!
ttpcm.co.nz
021 0834 1116