Graduate Profile

Graduates of this qualification:

• Are able to constructively apply knowledge and skills of biomedical behaviour and psychosocial dimensions of healthcare social sciences in the provision of services for improved health and rehabilitation through remedial massage techniques and interventions to treat a variety of musculoskeletal and other system conditions.

• Apply knowledge of neuro-musculoskeletal anatomy and relevant surface anatomy to provide theoretical and practical foundation for remedial massage techniques and interventions.

• Utilise underpinning knowledge of massage therapy practice history of massage; body mechanics and practitioner self-care practices; principles of massage therapy; evidence based effects of massage therapy (including indications and contra-indications); stress and wellness theory; stress management; scope of practice; boundaries; ethical considerations; skills and values to engage with the process of developing as a professional healthcare practitioner in the New Zealand context; including knowledge of client assessment, history taking/interviewing, communication and listening.

• Will be proficient to industry standards in delivering manual massage therapies: movement, integration and reflexology and effective in evaluation, reassessment and reflection of treatment plans for individual clients.

• Apply knowledge of the human musculoskeletal system that gives humans the ability to move and provides form, support, stability and movement to the body.

• Are able to manage a massage therapy clinic and work in autonomous roles demonstrating mastery in remedial interventions with clients selecting and applying a range of professional, self-management, communication and client service knowledge and skills.