Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6)
Allied Health
A course by
Wintec
Learn the skills to work as a remedial massage therapist, supporting clients’ recovery, wellness and physical performance. This Level 6 diploma prepares graduates for professional massage therapy roles in clinical, community, and sports settings.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Work as a Remedial Massage Therapist
Practice independently within the scope of remedial, wellness and relaxation massage, utilising clinical skills and evidence-based approaches.
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Apply practical and theoretical knowledge of injury mechanisms, rehabilitation techniques, and client education in a therapeutic massage context.
Neuromuscular and Pathology-focused Massage
Deliver clinical massage therapy tailored to client pathologies, applying neuromuscular techniques and treatment planning.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6) teaches students to practice within remedial, wellness, and relaxation massage scopes. Delivered as a blended programme with block practicals and clinical placements at Wintec's Rotokauri campus, students gain expertise in injury rehabilitation, neuromuscular therapy, pathology, and applied practice. Graduates will be equipped to work independently, refer clients to other health professionals, and contribute in multi-disciplinary clinics or sports environments. Further progression into degrees in massage therapy and related therapies is possible.
Course Content
- Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Methods
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Massage Therapy for Pathology
- Massage for Physical Performance
- Applied Clinical Practice
- Clinical hours in affiliated clinics
- Block practical sessions
What you need to know first
New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5)
Relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and wellbeing
Allied health
Therapies
Sports rehabilitation
Future employment opportunities might be
Remedial massage therapist (home-based or mobile)
Community-based massage therapy clinic roles