To gain membership of MNZ, you will need a current first aid certificate. This needs to be from a course that includes unit standards 6400, 6401 and 6402.
This is generally referred to as Comprehensive First Aid and includes CPR. If you have a current Comp First Aid certificate (Valid for 2 years) and you renew it before it expires, then you can do a Comprehensive First Aid Refresher (which is also valid for the next two years & is normally cheaper, as it only takes a day; compared to two days). Workplace First Aid may also be done, as long as it covers the same unit standards. If your first aid certificate has expired then you have to do the two day course again.
Yes you can.
On-line Massage learning, combined with block courses are available through:
Naturopathic College of New Zealand (Distance education provider) Naturopathic College of New Zealand
Otago Polytech Otago Polytech
Other programmes offer part time options (evenings & weekends) but only to Certificate level.
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All registered members of Massage New Zealand, (RMTs and CMTs), are required to undertake continuing professional development (PD). RMTs need to accrue 80 points during every two year membership period, while CMTs need to accrue 40 points. Half of this quota needs to be in hands-on training. The purpose of this continuing education requirement, is to encourage continued life long professional growth and learning for members that includes, but is not limited to further massage training. By completing the ongoing education requirement, members also meet growing demands from the public for improved practitioner competency and accountability. What Professional Development options are available to you? There are a number of activities massage therapists can do to fulfill the PD requirements including:
• Attend MNZ organized events such as the annual conference
• Attend workshops and extended massage training qualifications
• Attend courses related to business, professional development and business technology
• Complete a self directed learning activity
• Teach massage courses
• Volunteer
• Publish an article about massage therapy
The policy giving a full list of the options available is forwarded to members and found in the members-only area on the website.
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.
Requirements are:
(NZQA) Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Therapeutic Massage
A current First Aid Certificate including CPR (should include unit standards 6400, 6401 and 6402).
On going professional development – 80 points per two years (Professional Development Requirement )
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Remedial massage therapists:
Can use the Massage New Zealand logo
Have voting rights
Receive the Massage NZ magazine & mini email news
Are listed on the Massage NZ website and have access to the members’ area of the website
Receive an annual practicing certificate and a permanent Massage NZ Remedial Massage Therapist membership certificate.
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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.
Requirements are:
(NZQA) Certificate in Relaxation Massage or equivalent.
A current First Aid Certificate including CPR (should include unit standards 6400, 6401 and 6402).
On going professional development – 40 points per two years (Professional Development Requirements )
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Certified Massage Therapists:
Can use the Massage New Zealand logo
Have voting rights
Receive the Massage NZ magazine & mini email news
Are listed on the Massage NZ website and have access to the members’ area of the website
Receive an annual practicing certificate and a permanent Massage NZ Certified Massage Therapist membership certificate.
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Completed massage training in the past which is not formally recognised as meeting the academic & practical competencies of Massage New Zealand. (These therapists may have been working for many years and may not have undertaken ongoing massage education).
Requirements are: A letter of recommendation from another massage therapist or health professional; A current First Aid Certificate including CPR (should include unit standards 6400, 6401 and 6402). Not required to do professional development For subscription fees click here: Subscription FeesAssociate members
Cannot use the Massage NZ logo;
Do not have voting rights;
Receive the Massage NZ magazine & mini email news;
Are not listed on the Massage NZ website, but have access to the members’ area of the website.
No longer receive a yearly renewable practicing certificate, but instead receive an annual certificate of membership at Associate level.
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This membership is for anyone who would like to receive the Massage NZ Magazine (e.g. training establishments; other associations; health related businesses). This level of membership is not available to individual therapists or massage businesses.
No requirements.
Affiliates are:
Offered a free reciprocal link with the Massage NZ website
Receive the Massage NZ magazine & mini email news
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Must be currently studying massage.
Requirements:
Proof of student massage therapist status
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Student members:
Receive the Massage NZ magazine & mini email news;
Are not listed on the Massage NZ website, but have access to the members’ area of the website.
Receive an annual certificate of membership at Student level.
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Those who have made an exceptional contribution to the massage industry.
Requirements:
Professional development if would like to receive a practicing certificate.
Life members:
Receive the Massage NZ magazine & mini email news;
Receive a Massage NZ permanent Life Member certificate.
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. 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.
• Recognition by Southern Cross Medical Insurance as a complementary therapy; (included in their Wellbeing 2 Policy with an added Bodycare Module). Clients can claim refunds up to $400 per annum.
• Recognised by High Performance Sport NZ.
• Free business listing on MNZ’s ‘Find a Massage Therapist’ directory on the website, including link to your own website. Our website is a promotional tool for all members, which shows the public the professional face of our industry and answers their questions.
• Option to participate in the discount voucher scheme promoted via the MNZ website.
• Able to use MNZ logo on your business literature.
• Eligible to serve on the MNZ executive committee, to help steer the association.
• Voting rights at AGM.
• Free upgrade to CMT or RMT when students graduate for remainder of membership year.
• Affiliate members are offered a free reciprocal website link.
• Four magazines annually and regular email updates. These include job and clinic vacancies, upcoming courses and business advice.
• Access to the ‘members’ only’ area on website. This contains a ‘resources’ area, which includes materials to help you promote your business. You can also initiate on-line discussions via the ‘contribute’ page.
• Members’ only Facebook page – Mnz Therapists, for networking and other opportunities.
• Public Facebook page, which can be used to promote your business, via the successes you have with clients, events you are running, and the massage industry to the public and non-members. (MNZ public facebook page)
• Discounted advertising rates in MNZ publications and free classified advertising.
• Save money on professional indemnity and public liability insurance through MNZ-only insurance scheme. Note: members will not be covered in the event of a claim, if they have let their membership lapse.
• Insurance coverage of multi-modalities at no extra cost.
• Eligible to join NZ Charter of Health Practitioners as a member of MNZ (an affiliate of the Charter).
• Access to brochures to promote your business & MNZ.
• Receive a discounted subscription rate with Tymwise, a business marketing package and on-line appointment scheduling system (www.tymwise.com)
• Wellness Directory: free listing for MNZ members, including the option to promote your business name, events and articles within a personal (unique) 5 page mini-website profile (www.thewellnessdirectory.co.nz)
• MNZ members receive a free 3 month trial with Ezybook on-line booking (www.ezybook.co.nz), but this trial period needs to be paid for, if you take up the Ezybook system.
• 14 months for the price of 12 for new subscribers to Natural Therapy Pages (www.natpages.co.nz).
• Reduced subscription rate to Australian Association of Massage Therapists’ magazine.
• Reduced cost for MNZ annual conference and pre-conference workshops.
• Regional members’ network, with opportunity for mentoring & peer support.
• Access to business and marketing advice through our magazine and members’-only resources area on our website.
• 20% discount on the subscription to The Art of Healing magazine. Please contact the editor for details edit@theartofhealing.com.au
• Being a member of an association is good for your professional image. MNZ, by promoting the massage industry, helps create demand for your skills. Our website acts as a promotional tool for all members, which shows the public the professional face of our industry and answers their questions.
• And remember that your membership fee is a business expense, so it is tax deductable!
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.
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.
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