NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5)
Health Studies
A course by
EIT
Develop the practical and theoretical skills to work as a wellness and relaxation massage therapist. This Level 5 diploma prepares you for professional opportunities in wellness-focused settings, with the opportunity to progress to higher-level study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Hawke's Bay
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Understand the scope of wellness and relaxation massage
Work within the defined boundaries of wellness and relaxation massage, including communicating with and referring to allied health, wellness, and medical professionals as needed.
Apply practical and theoretical massage techniques
Demonstrate practical massage skills informed by theoretical knowledge of human structure, function, stress, nutrition, and wellness.
Work professionally in wellness and community settings
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5) equips students with the essential skills and knowledge for a career in wellness and relaxation massage therapy. The programme combines practical massage skills with theoretical learning in human anatomy, stress, nutrition, health, and the professional application of massage. Graduates are able to assess client needs, provide appropriate relaxation massage treatments, and refer clients to allied healthcare professionals when necessary.
Course Content
- Massage assessment and application
- Stress management
- Nutrition and health
- Human structure and function
- Role of massage therapy in wellness and sport
- Communication and client assessment
- Professional and ethical practice
- Referral processes to allied health professionals
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent; or NZQA Level 4 qualification in Massage Therapy; or applicants over 20 with evidence of ability to succeed.
Completion of NZ Police Vetting Service Request and Consent form.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Wellness
Massage Therapy
Health & Community Wellness
Future employment opportunities might be
Wellness and relaxation massage therapist (home-based or mobile clinic)
Community-based massage therapy clinic roles
Multi-disciplinary clinics