We start with why

O-Studio Christchurch is more than just a recovery & wellbeing space, it’s where it all began.

Founded by Tim Bateman, a former professional rugby player who spent 17 years with the Crusaders and captained the Māori All Blacks, O-Studio was born from a deep understanding of performance, pressure, and the importance of recovery. Through the highs of elite sport and the realities of family life, including his wife Laura’s diagnosis with multiple sclerosis, Tim discovered the power of holistic wellbeing.

After experiencing flotation therapy in Singapore, Tim and Laura brought the concept home, opening their first studio right here in Christchurch.

While Tim leads O-Studio’s growth into communities across New Zealand and Australia, the Christchurch studio is now carried forward by Lauren and Andrew, continuing to build on the vision in the community it all started in. As business owners and busy parents, they understand firsthand the demands of modern life and the importance of slowing down, resetting, and taking care of yourself so you can show up better for others.

With the recent move to a brand new, upgraded location beside the city’s new stadium, Lauren and Andrew have taken everything learned from the original space and elevated it. Creating a larger, more refined studio designed to better serve the Christchurch community who helped start it all.