Conference 2011

Pre Conference & Conference to be held on 8th, 9th 10th July 2011

To be held at:
Barry Court Conference Centre
Gladstone Road
Parnell
Auckland

2011 Booking form available soon…

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Certified Massage Therapist

SCOPE OF PRACTICE

A MNZ Certified Massage Therapist will be able to demonstrate practical competency in the following areas:

• Gathering client history and information specific to client

• Determine indication for relaxation massage and where relaxation massage is not indicated or the needs of the client fall outside the MNZ CMT Scope of Practice, refer client to an appropriate health professional

• Gain client consent for massage to be carried out

• Delivery of relaxation massage according to the treatment plan which could include the following massage strokes – effleurage, petrissage, deep longitudinal, broad cross fibre, compression, vibration, tapotement

• Delivery of soft tissue therapy according to industry accepted practices and principles (draping, body mechanics, communication)

• Post treatment advice re client self management, to include home stretches and methods of reducing discomfort and explanation of possible after effects

• Professional presentation and behaviour according to the MNZ Code of Ethics

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