Tailored Recovery for Bodies That Do More

Evidence-based remedial massage for active people. Your go to specialist in sports rehab, remedial & theraputic treatments.

Our Approach

At DBRM, we believe every body deserves care that’s as individual as you are. With over 20 years of combined experience, our therapists bring expertise, precision, and a deep understanding of movement to every session.

Based in Waiuku, South Auckland, New Zealand, we are known for our professional care and consistently positive outcomes. DBRM has built a loyal client base with strong return rates across all therapists. Our therapists don’t just treat symptoms, we assess, target, and restore. Our bespoke remedial and sports massage treatments are designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and keep you moving freely, whether you’re recovering from an injury, training for performance, or simply enhancing your quality of life. At DBRM, our focus is always on delivering personalised tested, science backed treatments and an experience people genuinely look forward to returning to.

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Meet The Team

  • DANNIELLA BELL

    FOUNDER & SENIOR RMT

    Danniella founded DBRM at 19, and in her 4 years of professional practice has become a trusted specialist in remedial, sports, oncology, cupping, and dry needling therapies. She has extensive experience working with NRL and elite athletes, bringing expert technique and a personalised, results-driven approach to every session. Danniella tailors treatments to restore mobility, relieve pain, and optimise performance, helping clients of all ages move and feel their best.

  • JANELLE SMITH

    SENIOR MT AND FACIAL SPECIALIST

    With over 10 years of experience as a Level 5 Massage Therapist and Facial Specialist, Janelle specialises in beauty-focused remedial care, deep tissue techniques, and cupping. She combines expert skill with a warm, approachable style, tailoring every session to restore mobility, ease tension, and enhance overall wellbeing. Outside the clinic, Janelle is a proud mum of three, bringing the same care and dedication to her clients as she does to her family.

  • ADDISON GLEN

    JUNIOR MASSAGE THERAPIST

    Addison is our first junior massage therapist who has been providing thoughtful, client-focused care for the past year and a half. She has just received her certificate in Sports Massage Therapy at AUT and will continue studying remedial massage and personal training. Addison also holds a certificate in cupping therapy, allowing her to further support clients with muscle recovery, injury prevention, and overall wellbeing.

  • SHANNIA CHRISTENSEN

    SENIOR RMT - SPORTS SPECIFIC


    Shannia is a recently qualified Level 6 remedial massage therapist. With experience working alongside elite athletes, she brings a high-performance focus to every treatment, specialising in sports massage. Shannia combines strong clinical knowledge with a confident, intuitive approach, helping clients improve mobility, recover effectively, and perform at their best. She is currently completing her certification in dry needling, further expanding her skill set to provide even more targeted and results-driven care.

  • KATYANA TIPUNA

    JUNIOR MASSAGE THERAPIST

    Kat is an enthusiastic intern and junior massage therapist at DBRM, currently studying Level 6 Massage Therapy. As she advances through her training, Kat is developing strong clinical foundations and a thoughtful, hands-on approach to treatment. She is passionate about learning, consistently building her skills and knowledge to provide effective, client-centred care.

  • SOPHIE THORNE

    STUDENT INTERN

    Sophie is our friendly high school student intern who brings warmth and enthusiasm to the front desk at DBRM on weekends. As one of the first faces clients see, she helps create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere from the moment they walk through the door. Sophie has a strong interest in the health and wellbeing industry and plans to study massage therapy and remedial facials in the near future. Eager to learn and passionate about supporting others, she is already a valued part of the team and an exciting future therapist in the making.

  • PAIGE DOWNARD

    JUNIOR MASSAGE THERAPIST

    Paige is currently studying Level 6 Massage Therapy this year. With a genuine passion for health and wellbeing, she is building strong practical skills and a solid clinical understanding as she progresses through her training. Her commitment to developing as a therapist and her calm, friendly nature make her a wonderful addition to the team and an exciting practitioner to watch as she grows in her career.

  • "As a hairdresser of 20+ years, it’s safe to say my shoulders and back have been through the trenches. Danni’s combination of needling, cupping, and massage has been a game-changer, helping to unlock tired muscles and keep my body maintained so I can carry on doing what I love. I’m continually in awe of Danni’s passion for what she does and her drive to grow not only her business but also her team. Each monthly session leaves me with a happy, relaxed body, but the experience goes far beyond that - I always walk away feeling inspired. There’s something very special about supporting such a dynamic, hardworking young woman who pours so much commitment and care into her work. I’m truly grateful to be one of her clients and couldn’t recommend her more highly."

    — Tracy Roberts

  • "I went to see Shannia for a deep tissue massage at DBRM. She was very inviting and friendly upon arrival, which made me feel super comfortable. She checked in to see how my body was feeling and what areas needed attention. Shannia definitely found my problem areas with a good firm pressure that I liked! She worked hard to get the knots out of this hairdressers tired and sore body! 45 minutes of bliss but definitely felt like what I needed to get released got released. I 100% recommend Shannia, she is a masage QUEEN!."

    — Amber Johnston

  • "Just had my first ever facial for my TMJ with Janelle she was amazing I feel 100 bucks! Definitely recommend specially if you are someone who suffers with bad Jaw pain/ headaches etc from TMJ! Will definitely be back."

    — Kayla Quinn

  • "Saw Janelle after hurting my back and after just one session she had my back feeling 1000% better Magic hands!!!."

    — Emma Smith

  • "Absolutely loved my experience at Remedial Massage with Danniella. It’s a wonderful little gem of a place — warm, welcoming, and peaceful from the moment you walk in. Danniella is incredibly skilled and intuitive; she takes the time to understand what your body needs and works with both precision and care. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does. I left feeling so much lighter, both physically and mentally. Highly recommend her if you’re looking for a massage that’s not just relaxing, but truly therapeutic."

    — Jemma Mclean

  • "Janelle is excellent. I have been seeing Janelle once a week for the past month and the improvement in my day to day activities has been monumental, improved range of motion, less pain, less headaches and less stress, I highly recommend !"

    — Tracie Dunn

  • "Shannia was so lovely and understanding of areas I could not be massaged in due to my recent injury. She made the whole session super relaxing and worked on the problem areas that were super tight and sore. I walked away feeling so much better and relaxed!"

    — Alexia North

  • "Love having my fortnightly deep tissue massages with Danniella, I have a physical job and she really helps to loosen my very tight muscles. She really listens to what aches and pains I might have and tailors the massage to help. Highly recommend!"

    — Laura Harvey Smith

  • "Working in the construction industry for the past 10 years without any consistent Remedial work, my monthly visits to Danniella & her team with the aim to fix a lower back issue have been amazing. Friendly & helpful with a great variety of skills to offer, would recommend to anyone!"

    — Nick Murdoch

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