Christchurch 23rd – 25th July.
Pre-Conference workshops on Friday 23rd July.
Further details to come as available.
Levels of Membership
In accordance with our core value of inclusiveness we offer the following membership levels:
• Student/Affiliate:
Current massage students or anyone who would like to receive the MNZ magazine.
• Associate:
Completed massage training in the past which is not formally recognized as meeting the academic and practical competencies of Massage New Zealand.
(These therapists may have been working for many years and may not have undertaken ongoing massage education.)
• Certified Massage Therapist – CMT:
Holds a National (NZQA) Certificate or equivalent in Relaxation Massage.
Has a theoretical knowledge base in Human Anatomy, Physiology and the Theory of Massage, and a practical massage competency.
• Remedial Massage Therapist – RMT:
Holds a National (NZQA) Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Therapeutic Massage.
Has a theoretical knowledge base in Human Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and the Theory of Massage.
Must have completed a minimum of 30 supervised massage clinical hours during massage training or post graduation.
• Life:
Has made an exceptional contribution to the Massage Industry.
How often are we asked by members or potential members ‘what is the Association doing’ or ‘what can it do for me?’
One major benefit that we overlook is belonging to the Association – and why is this a benefit?
The merits (reputation) of a professional organisation are defined by the qualities and standards it maintains and displays, and by the qualities and standards its members observe and display. It brings together a group of individuals who embrace a consistent and uniform level of ethical, professional and quality standards, and indicates to society that its members can be relied upon to act ethically, and in a trustworthy and professional manner.
Being part of a professional organization means that all the hard work involved in obtaining your massage qualification is recognized and protected. Your efforts and standards validate our profession – even if we are self regulating at present. Otherwise why go to the trouble of getting a recognizable qualification, when you can just do a two week course and start massaging?
Being part of a professional organisation means that we have dedicated members who work voluntarily for the advancement of the massage profession, which helps our careers in the long term.
We have a magazine in which organisations and members advertise for Massage Therapists (one being the Cancer Society in October 2008). You learn ahead of non –Association members about vacancies, and about clinics, books and equipment for sale. You are kept up to date with new happenings within our industry and other articles about massage.
The Association has benefits that at times we fail to recognize as well as others that have been well publicized over the years – but I think that if you are serious about being a professional massage therapist then you also have to ask yourself “how can I best serve our profession and the association?”, as it takes time and shared commitment to get ourselves into the main stream of health care.
It is a mutual dependence situation -the Association needs members to give it support, in order to be able to get the benefits that would support its members and enable them to form an Association.
• Discounted advertising in our magazine, website and by email
• Quarterly magazine
• Mini news – news letter published every two months
• Annual subscription to the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT) $60, 4 publications each year
• Eligibility to apply to become a massage provider to the New Zealand Academy of Sport (RMTs only)
• Inclusion in the Massage New Zealand Website listing -RMT / CMT level
• Networking, peer support
• Motivation to continue your massage education
• Annual Conference – with international speakers/presenters, and NZ presenters/speakers
• Voting rights at AGM for RMT and CMT members – you have a say in how the Association progresses
• Optional professional indemnity insurance
• Opportunity to give service to the Association and the Massage industry
• Recognition by Southern Cross Medical Insurance as a complementary therapy (included in their wellbeing policy – clients can claim refunds up to $400 pa)
• It enables you to be one of a group of individuals who embrace a consistent and uniform level of ethical, professional and quality standards
• You become part of an association which indicates to society that its members can be relied upon to act ethically, and in a trustworthy and professional manner.
• Being part of a professional organization means that all the hard work involved in obtaining your massage qualification is recognized and protected
• We have a magazine in which organisations and members advertise for Massage Therapists (one being the Cancer Society in October 2008). You learn ahead of non –Association members about vacancies, and about clinics, books and equipment for sale.
• You are kept up to date with new happenings within our industry and other articles about massage.
You must supply all of your training documentation, showing course content, for your principal qualification in therapeutic massage therapy, along with certificates of graduation from any massage related courses.
The New Zealand massage profession is self-regulating and not government regulated; the Government does not licence or register massage therapists in our country.
Massage New Zealand is a self-regulating association and has academic and practical requirements that must be met for the various levels of membership. It is highly recommended that you consider joining MNZ to help you understand the New Zealand massage industry and gain support.
Firstly, you should contact the Immigration Department to see if you meet their criteria for working in our country; their website address www.immigration.govt.nz will give you the necessary information and application forms.
If you meet the Immigration Department criteria, there are no regulations governing the practice of therapeutic massage therapy in New Zealand.
An annual subscription of $50 is payable, reduced to $40 if 15 or more students from the same school join at one time. No administration fee is required to be paid on initial application.
It is strongly advised that you do not perform any paid work without the necessary massage
qualification.
It is also advisable inform your clients that you are a student therapist, and not qualified, before commencing treatment.
If you train at an MNZ approved school to a Diploma or Degree level in massage therapy, you will automatically be eligible to be included on the database as a Remedial Massage Therapist or a Certified Massage Therapist after becoming a member of MNZ.
Yes. You should contact your local Council with regards to any regulations that may be in force about operating a clinic from your home.
Tell a Friend about Massage New ZealandRMT’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)
PO Box 4131, HAMILTON EAST 3247
Ph: 0064 (0)7 834 8800 ext 8048 Monday-Wednesday
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