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.
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Ara Institute of CanterburyCanterbury | www.ara.ac.nz |
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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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Eastern Institute of Technology and Te PūkengaNapier | www.eit.ac.nz |
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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
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NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage This programme equips graduates with the underpinning knowledge and skills for the application in wellness and relaxation therapies intervention: including anatomy, physiology and neuro-musculoskeletal anatomy relevant for relaxation massage techniques; healthcare programming for stress and wellness interventions; client education; movement integration and reflexology. |
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NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage This programme enables graduates to provide evidence-based knowledge, ability and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate remedial massage therapy interventions to address musculoskeletal dysfunction and other common health conditions requiring remedial massage interventions for a broad range of clients in a safe healthcare context (this qualification staircases into the Bachelor of Massage Qualification offered in New Zealand). |
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Otago Polytechnic and Te PūkengaDunedin | www.op.ac.nz
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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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Southern Institute of Technology and Te PūkengaInvercargill & Queenstown | www.sit.ac.nz |
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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 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. |
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Toi Ohomai Institute of TechnologyTauranga & Rotorua | www.toiohomai.ac.nz |
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Diploma in Therapeutic and Sports Massage (equates to NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage) Feb-Nov 2018, 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
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Waikato Institute of TechnologyHamilton | www.wintec.ac.nz |
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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 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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Wellpark CollegeAuckland | www.wellpark.co.nz |
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Diploma in Wellness & Relaxation Massage Increase in practitioner self-awareness, clinical practices, whole body systems approach and links to evidence-based critical thinking. Students have more hands-on skill development and access to new specific populations. We incorporate whole system integration and wellness that addresses mind and body, benefiting students and clients alike. |
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WelTec
Petone, Wellington | www.weltec.ac.nz
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Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage. (N.B. This course is currently on hold) |
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