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A Massage Introduction

Hello, welcome to an overview the New Zealand Massage Industry.

Over the past 30 years therapeutic massage has grown from a fringe recreational activity and medical/ physiotherapy to a an accepted recreation and healing discipline.  Already many medical clinics, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and others have remedial massage therapist as a part of a multidisciplinary team.

Anyone who has received any massage sincerely performed, receives the benefits of relaxation and a sense of greater wellbeing.

Massage is the refinement of our basic human instinct that, if it hurts, we rub it better.

There over 400 recognised massage systems. As a definition, "massage" is any method of rubbing, stroking and therapeutic touch applied to the body. Massage is the refinement of our basic human instinct that, if it hurts, we rub it better. The range of massage systems ranges from the subtle etheric treatments as found in Reiki and Energy Healing, to sports massage, remedial and deep tissue treatments to affect many physical conditions.

Who Can Massage?
Anyone can setup a massage practice in New Zealand. There is no legal requirement other than a practitioner abides by NZ consumer law and the 'fair trading act' however if you are going to have a massage, we advise you seek out someone who has had professional training. Practitioners Directory

Massage Regulations
In New Zealand there are none, the massage industry is peer regulated by several collectives of therapists with no government control or regulation. The industry is hugely disadvantaged by the fact that many brothels trade as 'massage parlours' and massage is still used as a cover for the sex industry.

There are rumours that legislation will be bought in to regulate the industry. The likely affect of this is that any therapist who has not completed and NZQA approved course will not be able to advertise or practice massage. If this happens, it will be another sad day for New Zealanders who will lose access to hundreds of highly skilled therapists and it will be another blow against our human rights. If this legislation appears, please protest to your MP.
A history of massage in New Zealand

Effects of Massage
Relaxation, increasing a sense of well being, a release of toxins into the blood stream which may result in feeling tired for a day or two. Improving muscle tone, assisting weight loss, cellulite reduction, faster recovery from illness and injury - massage facts.

Risks in Having Massage
The Australian media (Nov 2006) reported that up to three people per week are admitted to Australian hospitals due to injuries received during massage treatments. This is unheard of in New Zealand and there are two explanations:

  1. That Australian medical establishment are anti massage and have put out this information to mislead and promote a fear of massage.
  2. That the level of training in Australia is not as good as the training available in New Zealand and other places.
  3. Massage is considered risk free provided you specify what you require and for your comfort during your initial booking and consultation.
Some Recognised Associations are:
  • The New Zealand Charter of Health Practitioners Incorporated
    2 Airborne Road
    Albany
    North Shore Auckland
    New Zealand
    Website
  • MINZI (Massage Institute of New Zealand Incorporated)
    Massage Institute of
    New Zealand Inc.
    P O Box 4131
    HAMILTON 2030
  • Thai Yoga Massage Association of New Zealand
    Website
  • Reflexology New Zealand
    National association for reflexologists
    Website
     
Massage Education in New Zealand:
  • Southern Institute of Technology
    Invercargill & Queenstown
    Website
     
  • Otago Polytechnic
    Website
     
  • The Canterbury College of Natural Medicine
    Victoria St Christchurch
    Website
     
  • The Quiet Mind Body Shop
    Holistic Bodywork Specialist with personal tuition and small public classes
    Mairehau Christchurch
    Website.
     
  • Raynor Massage
    5 and 10 day Intensive Massage courses in the
    internationally acclaimed Raynor method of massage therapy
    Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland
    Website
     
  • Christchurch College of Holistic Healing
    183 Shaw Avenue, New Brighton,
    Christchurch, New Zealand
     
  • Holistic Health Training Ltd
    Nelson
    Website
     
  • Aromaflex International Aromatherapy School
    Website
     
  • The Wellington School of Massage Therapy
    Website
     
  • Universal College of Learning
    Palmerston North
    Website
     
  • Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
    Tauranga
    Website
     
  • Naturopathic College of New Zealand
    New Plymouth
    Website
     
  • Lotus Holistic Centre
    Hastings
    Website
     
  • Eastern Institute of Technology
    Napier & Hastings
    Website
     
  • Tairawhiti Polytechnic
    Gisborne
    Website
     
  • Sunshine Network New Zealand
    Thai Massage
    Papakura Auckland
    Website
     
  • Wellpark College of Natural Therapies
    Auckland
    Website
     
  • New Zealand College of Massage
    Newmarket, Auckland 1023
    Website
     
  • North Tec
    Whangarei
    Website

    Institutions may apply to be added to this list, contact us.

NZQA
The New Zealand Qualification Authority is the government sponsored monopoly over all educational systems in New Zealand.

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