Are you in Safe Hands?

A survey Government Regulation or Self Regulation was completed to gauge from you all - both members of MNZ and non-members, whether there is an appetite for MNZ to pursue Government Regulation on behalf of the profession.

Applications closed. Position filled October 2018.

Welcome to Massage Therapy Research Update. It is my pleasure to bring you synopses and commentary on current, important massage therapy research publications. Ruth Werner

Co-editor Odette Wood recently interviewed Wellington Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist, Joannes Boele van Hensbroek, to get the low down on dry-needling.

The Wellington National MNZ conference was a wonderful success, a chance to reinvigorate, refresh, reconnect and all the while reinvent your practice. Click the link for reviews of the presenters which headlined the event.

Massage New Zealand assists in sexual assault investigation.  We would like to take this opportunity to urge the public to be careful when choosing a Massage Therapist. To find an MNZ registered qualified therapist in your area look for the “Find a Therapist” section on the Massage New Zealand website.

This article Delivering Pain Education was written by Paul Lagerman and featured in the 2017 Q2 edition of MNZ Magazine.  Paul will be at the MNZ Conference - preconference and conference workshops in Wellington 18-20 August 2017.

"Dermoneuromodulation training is a great fit for massage therapists that wish to improve their understanding of pain and tension patterns and conditions. Spa-oriented massage therapists may find DNM to be a profoundly relaxing addition to their skill set, particularly for challenging clients."