Subject Guides: Massage Therapy: Websites, legislation and videos

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Websites

Aromatherapy.com
A great site for all things about aromatherapy.
Indian Head Massage New Zealand
Offers training through their school and treatments in this ancient massage technique based on the Indian Ayurvedic healing system.
Inner Body
An interactive anatomy site that will help you discover what you want to know about human anatomy.
Massage New Zealand
The purpose of MNZ is to promote the benefits of massage, provide the public with access to registered massage therapists and to support professional massage therapists throughout New Zealand.

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Rules, regulations and ethics

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Massage New Zealand’s Code of Ethics.
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Replaces the "Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992".
Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016
These work alongside "New Zealand Legislation (1995) Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995".
New Zealand Legislation (1995) Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995
Understanding the new Health and Safety at Work Act
Outlines what this legislation means for employees and employers.