Christchurch 23rd – 25th July.
Further details to come as available.
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Massage New Zealand was formed to promote the ongoing development of massage in New Zealand. At present, therapeutic massage is not regulated by the government as it is not deemed harmful to the public, and therefore is not in need of government regulation or monitoring; because of this, as therapeutic massage became a more recognizable and acceptable health care modality it was felt that the profession needed to have a self-regulating body, to protect the public and its members.
In New Zealand we have many schools teaching massage, with courses ranging from a six-month basic relaxation certificate to a three-year degree course, but there is no national exam to give a standardized level of massage competency. The association has developed different levels of membership which recognise the varying degrees of knowledge and expertise of its members. To find more information on different levels of membership, please refer to the Members section of the website.
The association also has a Code of Ethics, a complaints procedure for clients who may feel concerned or unhappy with treatment they have received, and a scope of practice for each membership level to ensure that members work within their level of expertise.
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In our modern society, where stress-related disorders have a major contribution to health problem, massage can play a significant role in decreasing stress and encouraging wellbeing. Properly trained massage therapists can also effectively relieve pain and treat injuries.
If you have more questions about the benefits of massage, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section of the website.
We hope that you find our website informative. If you would like to know more about any aspect of therapeutic massage in New Zealand or about our Association, please contact our Administrative Secretary.
RMT’s are eligible to apply to become an approved massage provider to New Zealand Academy of Sport (NZAS). The Academy provides sports medicine and sports science support services to NZ’s elite athletes with massage being one of the services that carded athletes are eligible to receive. New NZAS massage providers are appointed on a needs basis only so even if you are an RMT, if the supply of massage services in your area is already met by existing Academy providers, the Academy is unlikely to make new appointments. Any queries can be directed to Pip Charlton, NZAS Massage Advisor via email on (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Therapeutic Massage Association (TMA) and The Massage Institute of NZ (MINZI) merged to form Massage New Zealand (MNZ) in 2006
Massage New Zealand is a member of the New Zealand Charter of Health Practitioners (NZCHP). MNZ members can become members of NZCHP. For further information please contact the Charter’s Office Manager Ph 09 414 5501 or email@healthcharter.org.nz.
Southern Cross Medical Care Society has a “Wellbeing” health insurance policy which includes “Wellbeing Modules”. These ‘add-ons’ give more tailored health cover, and include a “Body Care” Module.
From 1 July 2008 this Module permits members to claim up to $400.00 per year for Remedial Massage Therapy. This is defined as massage deemed medically necessary and undertaken by a RMT.
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