Rest, restore and improve performance.
Who am I?
Hi, I’m Kathy McConville - Registered Massage Therapist with Massage NZ and Sports Therapy Association.
I have an internationally recognised ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage (Merit) qualification, Diploma in Sport & Remedial Massage (Level 6), Cert. Advanced Exercise Science/Management (Distinction) and Cert. in Therapeutic Massage Therapy.
I am a skilled massage therapist with a background in Exercise Science and Exercise Prescription. I have worked with a number of professional athletes and teams including Wallabies, Super 12 Rugby, Black Ferns, Wellington Women’s Rugby, Premier A League Football & NZ Basketball players. I am also team Sports Massage Therapist 2023 for Wellington Pride Women’s Rugby and have 3 years experience with Marist St Pats Women’s Premier Team and more recently with U18 Wellington Samoa providing sideline medic support, strapping and sport massage. I have also worked with athletes training for Ironman NZ, Ironman World Champs, ITU World Champs and the London Marathon providing tailored treatments to optimise performance, aid recovery and prevent overuse injury. As well as athletes I also work with clients remedially who may be suffering from pain or injury to help improve quality of life.
What do I do?
I have been involved in sport and exercise as an athlete, trainer and coach for many years. As a keen triathlete I have competed in numerous events including Ironman NZ, Ironman 70.3, Samoa Beat the Heat, Ironmaori, the Rotorua Marathon and Triathlon UK. I also represented New Zealand at the ITU World Championships Sprint Distance (AG) in 2016.
I thrive on professional development and take every opportunity to partake in workshops and courses to ensure my skill set remains at a high level. As an athlete I practice what I preach and also have regular massage treatments to ensure I can compete and work to a high standard.
“We have been receiving treatment from Kathy for a couple of years now and she is nothing short of amazing! I am a professional rugby player and therefore my body appreciates the massage therapy Kathy provides after a big week of training. I always leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Kathy has also helped my partner during his recovery from a bad neck injury and he is now back to his labour intensive work as a builder, We would highly recommend Kathy to anyone needing a massage therapist”.
— Theresa Setefano - NZ Rugby Union Player (NZ Rugby Sevens Gold Medalist - 2020 Summer Olympics Tokyo, 2018 Commonwealth Games, Rugby World Cup. Bronze Medalist Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022. Black Ferns Champion Squad 2017 and 2021 Rugby World Cup, Gold Medalist, Olympics 2024 Sevens Gold medalist).
“I first showed up on Kathy’s table with a wicked case of Achilles Tendinosis. Actually, the rest of me was also a bucket of rusty bolts: headaches, hot neck nerves, knotted back and calves. Too many races, long-haul flights, sleepless nights and never enough time for a massage. Kathy not only unwound me, but has shown me that regular therapeutic massage is an essential part of training, recovery and performance. To say nothing of busting stress and restoring sleep. And, yes it took six months of work but I am running again. Now I know not to stop Kathy’s massage again. Book her now!”
— Kathrine Switzer (Legendary marathon runner, first woman to register and run the Boston Marathon, and activist for women who led the drive to get the women's marathon event in the Olympic Games 1984)
“I've had a number of massage therapists over the years and Kathy is definitely sitting at the top. Her professionalism, anatomy knowledge and her strength comes through in her work. I always walk away feeling the benefits from our sessions. Having played sport and competed in Triathlon herself this gives me confidence she understands me as an athlete and the importance of recovery. If you're looking for a sports massage therapist I would highly recommend Kathy."
— Ngarama Milner-Olsen (Former Pulse and Capital Shakers Netball Player, NZ Rep ITU World Triathlon Championships & Bronze Medalist, Ironman Kona Qualifier & Competitor)
“Kia Ora, as an Ironman competitor I am constantly pushing my body to the limit. I receive regular sports massages from Kathy and during 2019/20, she has played a big role in getting me to the start-line. Three months out of IMNZ 2020 I injured my hamstring tendon. Kathy was able to collaborate with my specialist, physio, and coach so that a robust rehabilitation plan was in place. Her approach, techniques and strapping my hamstring for race day got me to the start-line. Kathy is professional, discreet, and confident in her work which puts my mind at rest. I highly recommend Kathy.”
— Noni Shedlock (5x Ironman athlete)
“KM Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy played a huge part in my second crack at Ironman NZ. Kathy really helped me to manage a lot of niggles during the buildup to race day and especially helped with a lower back problem that I struggled with for a long while. Even after the big race Kathy is my go-to when my body is feeling a little off. Thanks for all your help Kathy!”
— Anthony Tapoki Ratima - (Ironman Triathlete)
