Kia Ora! I’m Mariza Sauner, the founder of Azalea Therapy and SPA. Originally from Southern Brazil, I’ve called Aotearoa home since 2018. I chose this beautiful land as my heart’s home, captivated by its abundant nature and incredible energy. From a young age, I’ve had an entrepreneurial spirit. I’ve had businesses in the Beauty Industry both in Brazil and New Zealand.
For over 10 years, I’ve been immersed in the beauty industry, alongside a deep exploration of holistic and energetic practices. Today, I can confidently say I’ve found my heart’s deepest desire: to provide beauty and well-being to our clients.
Mariza Sauner has dedicated over a decade to the beauty industry, gaining extensive experience in both Brazil and New Zealand. However, her true passion extends beyond traditional aesthetics—she believes beauty reflects inner harmony.
By blending natural therapies with cutting-edge technology, Mariza has mastered the art of balance, creating treatments that go beyond surface-level results to restore vitality, enhance wellness, and elevate natural beauty.
Azalea’s Vision: To be Aotearoa’s premier sanctuary for personalised, safe, and non-invasive therapies, harmonising nature’s wisdom with advanced technology to guide you towards enduring well-being.
Azalea’s Mission: We empower you on your wellness journey by providing tailored, safe, and natural therapies that seamlessly integrate the healing power of nature with cutting-edge technology. We aspire to be Aotearoa’s trusted haven, guiding you to lasting well-being.
Empowerment: We believe in empowering you to take ownership of your well-being through personalised therapies and expert guidance.
Holistic Harmony: We embrace a holistic philosophy, nurturing the mind, body, and spirit through a blend of natural therapies and innovative technologies.
Nature’s Nurturing Embrace: We honour the power of nature, offering gentle, non-invasive therapies inspired by the natural world.
Innovation & Evolution: We are dedicated to continuous learning and integrating progressive technologies to elevate your wellness experience.
Compassionate Guidance: We approach each individual with empathy and understanding, creating a supportive and nurturing sanctuary for your unique wellness journey.
Azalea’s Vision: To be Aotearoa’s premier sanctuary for personalised, safe, and non-invasive therapies, harmonising nature’s wisdom with advanced technology to guide you towards enduring well-being.
Azalea’s Mission: We empower you on your wellness journey by providing tailored, safe, and natural therapies that seamlessly integrate the healing power of nature with cutting-edge technology. We aspire to be Aotearoa’s trusted haven, guiding you to lasting well-being.
Empowerment: We believe in empowering you to take ownership of your well-being through personalised therapies and expert guidance.
Holistic Harmony: We embrace a holistic philosophy, nurturing the mind, body, and spirit through a blend of natural therapies and innovative technologies.
Nature’s Nurturing Embrace: We honour the power of nature, offering gentle, non-invasive therapies inspired by the natural world.
Innovation & Evolution: We are dedicated to continuous learning and integrating progressive technologies to elevate your wellness experience.
Compassionate Guidance: We approach each individual with empathy and understanding, creating a supportive and nurturing sanctuary for your unique wellness journey.
At Azalea, we travel the world to discover the most effective therapies, carefully selecting those that align with our values. We then bring these world-class treatments to Aotearoa, blending them with the beauty and wisdom of this land to promote holistic well-being for our community.
Renata França, a Brazilian beauty therapist, has transformed the wellness and aesthetics industry with her revolutionary manual massage techniques, including Miracle Touch, Lymphatic Drainage, and Body Shape. Her methods are designed to deliver instant sculpting effects, reduce fluid retention, and enhance circulation, offering results that surpass traditional massage techniques.
Her innovative approach has gained international recognition, setting a new global standard for lymphatic drainage and body contouring. Today, her exclusive techniques are practiced in 60 countries, including New Zealand, and trusted by top professionals worldwide.
Her expertise has attracted a star-studded clientele, including Brazilian celebrities Taís Araújo, Bruna Marquezine, Marina Ruy Barbosa, and Ivete Sangalo, as well as global icons like Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, and Alessandra Ambrosio. Renata’s groundbreaking methods have been featured in elite fashion and beauty publications, such as Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar, which praise her ability to deliver visible results in just one session.
In 2024, we took part in the iconic Renata França Summit in Japan, a global celebration of the most advanced techniques in body aesthetics. Surrounded by the world’s top professionals and innovators, we dove deep into cutting-edge methods, emerging research, and powerful transformations. We proudly brought three new certifications back to New Zealand, enriching our expertise and offering treatments that go beyond expectations. This summit wasn’t just a gathering — it was a glimpse into the future of beauty and well-being.
In 2025, we’re not just taking beauty treatments to the next level — we’re scientifically enhancing every treatment we offer. By incorporating cutting-edge techniques , we’ll improve the results, safety, and effectiveness of each procedure. This isn’t just about offering better outcomes; it’s about delivering treatments that are scientifically studied, with data-backed methodologies that guarantee superior results. Get ready for a whole new level of transformation — one that combines beauty, science, and innovation to bring you the best of both worlds.
Mariza Sauner’s deep commitment to the beauty industry goes beyond certifications—she has dedicated years to studying and mastering the science behind body sculpting, skin health, and holistic therapies. Her profound understanding of these disciplines has shaped her unique philosophy: beauty treatments achieve superior results when techniques are combined strategically.
By integrating the most effective elements from different methodologies—such as lymphatic drainage, fat reduction, hair therapy, and body sculpting—Mariza creates customised treatments that amplify results and enhance overall well-being. This multi-technique approach ensures that every session is not just a treatment, but a complete transformation, designed to restore balance, improve aesthetics, and optimise long-term benefits.
While many in the industry simply follow standard protocols, Mariza creates them. Her in-depth expertise allows her to develop and refine advanced beauty and body sculpting techniques, ensuring every treatment is based on knowledge, precision, and proven results.
With over a decade of hands-on experience in both Brazil and New Zealand, Mariza has gone beyond traditional aesthetics, pioneering cutting-edge body sculpting, lymphatic drainage, and holistic therapies that deliver exceptional results.
As the only therapist in New Zealand with three official Renata França certifications, Mariza doesn’t just practice these revolutionary methods — she masters and elevates them, offering the most effective treatments in body sculpting and detoxification
Unlike standard beauty treatments that offer the same process to everyone, Mariza designs each session to fit the client’s unique needs, ensuring precision, personalisation, and long-lasting transformation
Recognised as one of New Zealand’s top specialists in lymphatic drainage, fat reduction, and hair therapy, Mariza has built her reputation on delivering results that clients can see and feel, making her the go-to expert for those who demand more than just a standard treatment.
At Azalea Therapy and Spa, we blend scientific precision with holistic well-being, creating a wellness experience like no other.
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 3 PM
Sunday: Closed
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