Welcome to MANZ

Massage Aotearoa New Zealand (MANZ) is the only massage therapy specific membership body in New Zealand for professional Massage Therapists. Our purpose is to promote massage therapy and the ongoing development of the massage industry in New Zealand through educating the public about the benefits of massage therapy for health and wellness and supporting the public to access high quality massage therapy through our database of MANZ registered Massage Therapists. 

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Massage & Myotherapy Australia and Massage New Zealand
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2023 National Conference

27-28 May 2023

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Shaping our Industry Together

Grand Millennium Hotel Auckland

NZQA Accredited Providers

There are a range of NZQA accredited training providers and courses available in New Zealand. Courses are available through polytechnics and private training institutions.

The list below (in alphabetical order) gives the current NZQA accredited training providers in Massage Therapy. We suggest that you check with training institutions that the course you are interested in is also NZQA accredited, as not all courses are. As of 2017, the minimum NZQA requirement is now a level 5 qualification for those beginning training in Massage Therapy.


Ara Institute of Canterbury

Canterbury | www.ara.ac.nz


Courses taught

NZQA Level

NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation


The purpose of this qualification is to provide the health sector and massage therapy industry with people who can provide wellness and relaxation massage therapy services. Subjects covered: Anatomy and physiology, Relaxation massage, Massage practice, Nutrition, Activity & health, Professional studies, Sports massage, Massage therapeutics, Clinical practice.

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NZ Diploma in Remdial Massage

Graduates will be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate remedial massage therapy interventions to address musculoskeletal dysfunction. Subjects covered: Clinical assessment, Pathology for massage therapy, Neuromuscular therapy, Massage for physical performance, Applied clinical practice, Understanding research, Psychology of health and sport.

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College Details: College of Natural Health & Homeopathy (CNHH)

Auckland | www.cnhh.ac.nz

Courses taught

NZQA Level

NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage

Delivered part-time over two years.

Study Massage, whilst having the flexibility for life and work commitments.
Students attend class 1-day per week for "hands-on" massage technique training, with theory components such as anatomy, physiology and business studies covered fully online, in your own time, in and around your other commitments each week. 

Components include relaxation massage techniques, advanced massage techniques, sports massage, pregnancy massage, aged care massage, chair massage and hot stone massage, along with anatomy, physiology, business and research skills.
Study integrates clinic training, where students will massage members of the public under tutor supervision - enabling students to experience a real-world clinic, in a safe and supported environment.

Graduating students will meet the requirements of Massage New Zealand (MNZ) to be Registered Massage Therapists and to enter the Massage Therapy industry with highly valued skills and confidence.

Graduates of this diploma gain entry to the NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6).

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EIT

Eastern Institute of Technology and Te Pūkenga

Napier | www.eit.ac.nz

Courses taught

NZQA Level

NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation (2018 onwards)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the health sector and massage therapy industry with people who can provide wellness and relaxation massage therapy services. Subjects covered: Anatomy and physiology, Relaxation massage, Massage practice, Nutrition, Activity & health, Professional studies, Sports massage, Massage therapeutics, Clinical practice.
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NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage (2018 onwards)

Graduates will be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate remedial massage therapy interventions to address musculoskeletal dysfunction. Subjects covered: Clinical assessment, Pathology for massage therapy, Neuromuscular therapy, Massage for physical performance, Applied clinical practice, Understanding research, Psychology of health and sport.
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NZ College of Chinese Medicine

Auckland | www.chinesemedicine.ac.nz



Courses taught | Enrolments Open: February and July intakes for both qualifications.  

NZQA Level

NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (NZQA Version 2 approved December 2023)

The NZCCM massage programme is an exciting mix of hybrid delivery with a flexible, practice-based schedule of F2F and online sessions, and block course learning. With purpose-built clinics, and supervision for workplace integrated learning, our programme develops a community of practitioners. We equip graduates to enter the profession with a strong understanding of MANZ Scope of Practice for wellness and relaxation massage. Courses include massage practice techniques; anatomy, physiology foundations, and neuro-musculoskeletal anatomy; healthcare programming for stress and wellness interventions; supervised clinic practice; client education equity and diversity; movement integration; business skills; and specialist topics. (this qualification staircases into NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage L6 offered in New Zealand).

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NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage (Online/blended delivery mode available)

The NZCCM hybrid delivery mode offers flexible learning options with Tāmaki Makaurau students coming back into the college, and those living outside the city to be able to attend simultaneously online. In addition, our schedules include block course clinical learning enabling graduates to practice – assess, plan, implement and evaluate remedial massage therapy interventions. With evidence-based knowledge, integrated approaches to equity, inclusivity and diversity and practice-based skills within the MANZ remedial massage scope of practice, we equip graduates to be able to address musculoskeletal dysfunction and common health conditions for a broad range of clients in safe, integrated sports, wellbeing, and health contexts (this qualification staircases into the Bachelor of Massage Qualification offered in New Zealand).
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Otago

Otago Polytechnic and Te Pūkenga

Dunedin | www.op.ac.nz

Courses taught

NZQA Level

NZ Diploma in Wellness & Relaxation Massage (2018 onwards)

Students will develop the ability to support the wellness of their clients through wellness coaching and massage therapy services. Our programme is learner-centred and enquiry-based making learning active and engaging. Students can expect to be exposed to a rich mix of community engagement and clinical practice during their time with us at one of New Zealand's leading polytechnics.
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Diploma in Advanced Therapeutic Massage (equates to NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage)

Specific subjects: Bioscience, Anatomy & Physiology of all body systems, Relaxation Massage, Nutrition, activity and health. Therapeutic foundations. Therapeutic techniques, client-centred care, Therapeutic massage, Professional practice.
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SIT

Southern Institute of Technology and Te Pūkenga

Invercargill & Queenstown | www.sit.ac.nz

Courses taught

NZQA Level

New Zealand Diploma in Wellness & Relaxation Massage

Year 1 of the Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage degree programme with the aim to provide the health sector and massage therapy industry with people who can provide wellness and relaxation massage therapy services. Students can apply to enrol in to either the L5 Diploma or year 1 of the BTSM. Course covers: Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition, Surface Anatomy, Physiology for Massage Therapy, Foundations of Therapeutic and Sports Massage, Professional Studies, Therapeutics I.

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New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Onsite or Flexible Distance)

Year 2 of the Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage degree programme with an emphasis on providing the health sector and massage therapy industry with people who can provide remedial/therapeutic massage therapy services. After successful completion of the Diploma L5 or the BTSM year 1, students can apply to enrol in to either the L6 Diploma or year 2 of the BTSM. Course covers: Pathology for Massage Practitioners, Massage for Physical Performance, Clinical Reasoning and Functional Assessment, Clinical Practice I, Clinical Practice II, Therapeutics II, Research Statistics.

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Bachelor of Therapeutic & Sports Massage Degree (BTSM)

Year 3 of the Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage degree programme increases massage therapists' knowledge and skills, extending their ability in critical/professional/clinical reasoning to manage complex soft tissue rehabilitation. After successful completion of the Diploma L6 or the BTSM year 2, students can apply to enrol in to year 3 of the BTSM.

Graduates are critical thinking, reflective practitioners with technical and professional competence, sound reasoning and research literacy. They have a capacity to manage knowledge and its acquisition during their working lives. Course covers: Research and Advanced Professional Development, Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Practice III, Advanced Professional Studies, Therapeutics III.

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Post Graduate Degree Programmes and Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation)

Successful completion of the BTSM degree will allow graduates to apply for entry into Postgraduate degree Level 8 & 9 programmes. These Southern Institute of Technology post graduate degree programmes of 60, 120 and 180 credits are designed for wellness and rehabilitation practitioners.



Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Tauranga & Rotorua | www.toiohomai.ac.nz

Courses taught

NZQA Level

Diploma in Therapeutic and Sports Massage (equates to NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage)

Feb-Nov, 34 Weeks. Our student-centred philosophy has created a programme that provides learning and networking opportunities. A student-centred learning approach and project-based assessment. Furthermore, this is enhanced by creating meaningful connections with current local industry leaders throughout the programme.

Semester 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body, The Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, The Professional Practitioner
Semester 2: Human Movement and Exercise Fundamentals, The Fundamentals of Sports Massage, Massage Therapy: Theory to Practice

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Wintec

Waikato Institute of Technology

Hamilton | www.wintec.ac.nz

Courses taught

NZQA Level

NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage


One year full time, part time option also available.

Students will learn the principles of anatomy and physiology and apply this knowledge to wellness & relaxation massage therapy practice. They will gain hands-on experience in our modern clinic, practising massage techniques on each other, as well as clients. Students will also learn professional skills to meet client and industry needs.

Massage academic staff are qualified with extensive industry experience, enabling students to learn best practice in preparation for graduating.

Students will graduate with the skills and knowledge to provide wellness and relaxation massage therapy services. They will also meet the requirements of Massage New Zealand (MNZ) to be a Registered Massage Therapist.

This programme is a prerequisite course for students who wish to pathway on to becoming remedial massage therapists.

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NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage (Mixed delivery)

One year full time, part time option also available.

This course runs as an online and block program with theory occurring online and practicals occurring at specific times during the year to accommodate those already working at a level 5. Remedial massage clinics are organised on site for students to achieve their industry supervised hours.

Students in this programme will learn to work within the scope of practice defined by remedial massage, as well as wellness and relaxation massage.

Areas include Pathology, Neuromuscular therapy, Injury prevention and rehabilitation, massage for performance and includes clinical placement and practice.

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WelTec

Petone, Wellington | www.weltec.ac.nz

Courses taught

NZQA Level

Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage. (N.B. This course is currently on hold)

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