Prepared Body. Focused Mind.

Performance psychology and bodywork to support your biggest goals. Choose to work with the mind, the body, or combine both for an integrated approach.

Meet Anita

Hi, I'm Anita. With qualifications as a UK Sport & Remedial Massage Therapist and USA Fascial Stretch Specialist, I thrive on discussions around performance and recovery. My MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Staffordshire University fuels a particular interest in neurodiversity in sport. I'm driven by a lifelong curiosity to understand success and unlock individual potential physically and mentally.

More about Anita

Bodywork

Hands-on support through sports & remedial massage, and fascial stretch therapy to improve mobility, reduce tension, and support recovery.

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Performance Psychology

Applied performance psychology to help individuals and teams build confidence, improve focus, and perform at their best through change and pressure.

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Anita’s approach

Every person comes with different goals and needs. Anita’s approach is calm, personalised, and grounded in understanding both the body and the mind, adapting support to suit where you’re at, rather than following a one-size-fits-all process.

Starts with understanding you

Taking time to listen, understand your goals, and gain a clear picture of what’s happening physically and mentally.

Considers body and mind together

Looking at movement, recovery, confidence, focus, and habits to support performance and wellbeing in a way that makes sense for you.

Adjusts as you progress

Support evolves over time, responding to how you’re feeling, moving, and performing with progress guided at a pace that feels right.

What clients notice most

when working with Anita

✓ Move more freely in daily life
✓ Less pain and physical tension
✓ Improved confidence under pressure
✓ Clearer understanding of your body and mind
✓ Support that feels calm and personalised

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Matthew Turner

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Sarah Evans

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“Anita was fantastic — professional, attentive, and very effective. She quickly understood the issue and worked with me to resolve it. I wouldn’t hesitate to return or recommend her.”

Jonny H

“Anita is highly skilled, professional, and incredibly supportive. She knows exactly how to release tension and help me get moving again. We’re very lucky to have her here in Tairua.”

Zoanne H

“I love the stretching aspect of Anita’s work — it’s something you don’t usually get with massage. She really listens and checks in throughout the session. I feel amazing every time.”

Donna

“Anita is incredibly approachable and professional. After my first session I had so much more ease of movement and felt pain-free. She genuinely supports your body’s overall wellbeing.”

Silvia C

“By far the best sports massage I’ve had. The combination of stretching and massage made such a difference; I slept amazingly and felt so much less tense. I’ll absolutely be back.”

Jade H

“Anita made me feel heard, comfortable, and supported. She helped relieve my hip pain, improve my mobility, and gave me exercises to continue the progress. Highly recommend.”

Jackie W

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What the process looks like

1. Get in touch

Reach out to book a session or ask a question. We'll help you work out the best next step based on what you’re looking for.

2. Personalised support

Sessions are shaped around your goals, whether you’re seeking hands-on bodywork, performance psychology support, or a combination of both.

3. Ongoing progress

Support evolves as you do, with regular check-ins and adjustments to help you move forward with confidence.

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Real results backed by local stories

People across Tairua and beyond trust AJ Sports Performance to support their recovery, performance, and confidence.

With a calm, hands-on approach and a strong focus on both body and mind, you’re supported through every stage of the process, celebrating progress, building resilience, and moving forward with clarity.

Ready to book?

Book a session or get in touch and we’ll work out what support is right for you.

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