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The Wellington School of Massage Therapy has been providing Massage Courses since 1995 and the programme has expanded considerably over the years to include other modalities , including Kinesiology - Touch for Health, Kinergetics and N.O.T. - Bowen Technique (Bowtech), Ortho-Bionomy, and Bach Remedies.  Many of our students are Wellington locals, and others travel from all around NZ to take advantage of our varied schedule of massage training and other bodywork training options. We provide a modular programme, mostly outside of normal working hours, with a wide variety of Courses from entry level to post diploma Courses.

We also have 2 clinics in central Wellington - The Radiant Health Centre - is a Health Service Co-operative with some of New Zealand's most highly trained and experienced  Health Practitioners who can help you achieve your Health, Energy, and Fitness outcomes.  The Radiant Health Centre offers a wide range of modalities including Massage (NeuroMuscular Therapy, Sports, Relaxation, Trigger Point Release), Kinesiology, (Touch for Health, Kinergetics and N.O.T.), Ortho-Bionomy, Bowen Technique, Bach Remedies, Reflexology, and Acupuncture.  And Amazing Value Massage, our professional student clinic, where students doing on-going training with the School run a professional Massage Therapy business, where Massage sessions are offered for a very reduced rate.

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January 2012

The Wellington School of Massage Therapy offers training flexibility for those with busy lives who want to be able to learn some new information & skills to be able to effectively help others. An exceptionally wide variety of training options means there really is something for everyone.  With quality highly trained professional tutors we aim to deliver consistently high standards of training.  Full course descriptions, including dates and prices are located under COURSES - then under one of 4 headings; Massage, Other Therapies, Other Trainings, Theory.  You can also click on the Calendar tab to view available courses month by month.  And yes you can start your training with us at any time during the year.

 

Welcome to a new year! We hope you managed to have some restful time over the Christmas break and that you managed to stay grounded, centered and well hydrated (especially if you indulged in champagne during the New Year celebrations!).  Looking forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes, be well.   Richard & Jane

 

 

 

 

If you missed the Clinical Neuromuscular Therapy (CNMT) Open Evening here with Leon Botello in December 2011 you can view the evening here on our web site.  The CNMT training is being held in 4 blocks - 2 are being held this year (2012) with the remainder in 2013.  Registrations are being accepted now - prerequisites do apply. Course details here.

We are delighted that Leon will also be teaching the Trigger Point Release Course and the Myofascial Release Course in 2012.

 

 

 

 

Our first Touch for Health Kinesiology (TFH1-12) Course in 2012 starts with a Kinesiology Primer Evening on 7 February. The Kinesiology Primer Course can be taken as a stand-alone course, or it is included as a free course for students of the Touch for Health 1 Course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our first intake for the Certificate in Therapeutic Massage Course (C1-12) starts 17 February (Friday evening). Held over 5 evenings and 3 weekends this is our core foundation Massage Course - it's a very achievable place to start your training.  From this level of Massage training you will be able to confidently and competently Massage family and friends, as well as being able to start to build up your client base.  

Here is one student's comments after doing this course "what I liked the most about this course was Richard's vision of passion for Massage and his willingness to share".  Course details here.

 

 

Bach Flower Remedies Distance Learning
Level 1 Bach Remedies Course (BACH1-12) is available in-class 3 & 4 March 2012 (Sat/Sun).  We highly recommend doing the training in class - it's lots of fun and our full set of Remedies is available for you to explore!  If you can;t make class Level 1 can also be completed by Distant Learning (which you can start at any time). All our Bach Remedy Courses are approved by The Dr Edward Bach Foundation, the educational wing of The Dr Edward Bach Centre.  More details here. 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 Richard P. Rust

In these challenging economic times, ensure your Number 1 asset - your Health and Energy - are taken care of! 

Richard brings a host of Treatment tools to the table to help you resolve any acute and chronic pain issues you may be experiencing:

 

 

 

 

- Chronic Neck weakness/tension
- Migraines/Headaches
- Thorax and Rib pain/restriction
- Breathing Issues
- Lower Back, Hip, and Pelvic issues (including Sciatic)
- Knee, Ankle & Foot problems (e.g. collapsed aches; unstable ankles; plantar fasciatis)
- Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia
- Candida (Thrush) issues

Even if life just seems a bit tough - hard to get out of bed; no get up and go; feeling tired; easily bloated with food - Richard can help you beck to Radiant Health!  Richard really listens to your concerns, and helps to clarify your needs and outcomes regarding Health & Energy and just feeling better!

Richard is Co-Director of The Wellington School of Massage Therapy and The Radiant Health Centre - where he sees clients Monday - Friday. 


As always we welcome your questions - email or phone or call in to the office to see us.