NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5)
Allied Health
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Gain practical and theoretical skills in wellness and relaxation massage. This Level 5 diploma prepares you to work as a wellness and relaxation massage therapist, delivering care in homes, clinics, and community settings.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop massage therapy skills
Students will develop practical and theoretical skills in delivering wellness and relaxation massage within the defined professional scope.
Communicate with health professionals
Graduates will communicate with and refer clients to remedial massage therapists, allied health, wellness, and medical professionals when specialist services are required.
About This Course
The NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5) is a one-year programme providing students with theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of wellness and relaxation massage. Students learn about massage assessment, application, human structure and function, stress management, nutrition, activity, and the role of massage therapy in overall health and wellbeing. Graduates will be able to work within the defined scope of wellness and relaxation massage, referring to specialists and other health professionals as required. The programme also provides a pathway to further study in remedial massage.
Course Content
- Practical skills in wellness and relaxation massage
- Massage theory and techniques
- Assessment and application of massage
- Understanding of human structure and function
- Stress, nutrition, activity, and health
- Role of massage therapy in health and sport
- Communication and referral processes to health professionals
- Professional and ethical practice
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent; or
An NZQA recognized qualification in Massage Therapy, level 4 or above; or
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Massage TherapistWellness Massage TherapistMobile Massage TherapistClinic Massage Therapist
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