What is Holistic Intuitive Massage? Do you have a dream in your heart to be a great massage therapist helping yourself and others to BE-WELL through healing touch, relaxation and tension release?

Over 6 Immersive Days, I can show how this is possible. Join my November 24th-29th 2024 Full Body Holistic Intuitive Massage Training in Hanmer Springs. Sign up before Oct 24th.

Scroll below to find all the details to my upcoming November 24th-29th 2024 Massage Training. Discover what is included in this massage training retreat package, who is it suitable for and how to book your space today.

Spaces are limited so don’t delay on the booking part which closes Oct 24th. Payment plans and 2 sponsorship spaces are available. You can book straight away and save your space with a deposit payment. More details below.

This training is perfect for the massage curious to the burnout massage therapists looking for self-care and approaching massage with more ease, joy, flow and balance.

The picture above is of myself and Carrie after I presented her with her Vibrant Wellness Academy certification on completion of her 6-day Holistic Intuitive Massage Training.

I have been running these week-long immersive massage trainings at Vibrant Living Retreat in Hanmer Springs, NZ between 2017 and 2023. I launched Vibrant Wellness Academy in 2017 to certify my Holistic Intuitive Massage, Indian head Massage and Beauty Facial training course.

In November 2024 Steve and I will return to Vibrant Living Retreat. It will be nearing a full year after we sold this retreat business to Adela and Jan and twin babies who are now living their heart-led dreams at this fabulous property in a wonderful setting in Hanmer Springs.

Steve and I are excited to run this in-person immersive massage training retreat in NZ this year.

Running these retreat weeks over the years has been very special, the week is completed with lots of smiles, joy, gratitude, inspiration and hugs to celebrate a special week for my students becoming a certified professional full-body massage therapist while enjoying a self-care retreat in a special place in the mountains.

It is a week spent with wonderful people who touch the heart and live on in our memories long after the week is over. Along with the highlights of learning massage through out the week, everyone loves Steve’s food and every meal is savoured after a day of massaging.

Many of my past students have gone on to create their own massage business straight away after this training, some choose to integrate what they learnt into their present work while others continued to develop their massage skills by taking more courses and healing modalities education.

Other students kept it for themselves as a personal development course and practice the massage techniques on partners, friends and family from time to time.

Here is a message I received from one of my previous student just the other day on facebook messenger. Anaella from France took my holistic intuitive massage level 1 full body massage training over 6 days as her first introduction to massage in 2021.

“ Haha I love this life! Once again this afternoon someone asked me during the massage where I get my training because my way of massaging is pretty different that what they are used to… And like I always answered, I followed my first massage training in NZ, I learned a lot about massage techniques, but the coach taught me way much more… “ Anaelle Small from France

What does this FULL BODY MASSAGE training include:

• Learn hands-on professional massage techniques for the back, neck, legs, hips, feet, arms, hands and ( optional ) abdominal area.

• Learn a great mix of relaxation and deeper tissue massage techniques to adapt to each client’s needs and preferences with ease, skill and creativity.

• Learn daily progression functional anatomy that relates to offering therapeutic holistic massage.

• Receive a massage manual with pictures of the techniques.

• Receive an anatomy manual to follow along with over the course of the week.

• Daily Posture Yoga Clinic for personal self-care and sustainable health as a massage therapist.

• Developing self-awareness and self-knowledge to tune into intuitive touch via deeper listening to trust the body’s wisdom and biofeedback signals.

• Practice Daily Energy awareness management tools.

• Understand what creates stress and tensions in the body/mind and how to be trauma-informed and adaptable as a massage therapist.

• Client consultation forms, massage day spa room guidelines and presentation.

• You receive your holistic intuitive full-body massage certification with your picture from Vibrant Wellness Academy to hang on your wall.

• Access the online Vibrant Wellness Academy massage training portal post the 6 day in-person training, it contains videos and other resources to follow along with to continue your ongoing learning and practice.

• A follow on after care call to connect the group and go over marketing magick for those interested to set up their own massage business

• Option to stay connected in the Vibrant Wellness Academy monthly community calls starting Jan 2025.

• Discounted mentoring support calls with Mary Jo to develop your massage confidence in the holistic intuitive approach and wellness business.

• For more information on this training and video testimonials please visit www.vibrantwellnessacademy.co.nz

• Please scroll down to book your space and read FAQ.

  

What does the full retreat package include along with the massage training?

• 10 Freshly cooked plant-based and vegetarian meals organic and wholesome where possible, Breakfast and Dinners included. NOTE: You take care of your own lunch over an extended lunch break. You have access to a shared kitchen or you can eat out in the village at one of the many cafes and restaurants.

• Your Accommodation: choose a Private Queen Bedroom or Twin-Room with shared bathroom

• All linen and toiletries included

• Shared Sauna and Spa Pool to use

• 1 x Visit to the local Thermal Pools and Spa

• Access to the inspirational library of books

• All Yoga and Massage equipment is supplied

  

  

Who is this training for ?

• Those with a genuine interest in massage and the power of skilful intuitive touch.

• Those that have a natural curiosity and flare for massage and ends up giving family and friends shoulder or / & foot rubs.

• Those exploring a change of career into something that supports others’ natural health and empowered well-being through relaxation via breath awareness and releasing muscle tensions and pain to calm the mind and return a state of harmony and peace.

• Those interested in learning Massage with a holistic intuitive approach.

• Those wanting to support partners, friends and family with massage to release tensions in the muscles and relax more easily.

• Massage Therapist looking to integrate greater self-care and self-awareness into your massage treatments to support your sustainable physical health and emotional well-being and prevent repetitive injuries and burn out .

• Those who have lost their joy in offering massages and looking to be re-inspired

• Those looking to continue their massage learning and upskiling and expand their wellness toolkit.

• Teachers, Nurses, Doctors, Students, Backpackers, Massage therapists, Beauty Therapist, Lawyers and Massage curious have all attended one of these trainings with great reward and success.

• Those looking for a more integrated right and left brain approach to healing, massage and wellness.

• Those who are naturally kinesthetic, practical, tactile and visual learners do very well in this method and way of learning and evolving.

• Those who want to be empowered with massage skills and ready to embrace their natural gifts for caring for others well-being.

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What is the investment to attend this 50 hr certified massage training and retreat held over 6 days and 5 nights in Hanmer Springs?

• This fully all-inclusive training and retreat price for November is $2997

• The early bird price is $2697 ( $300 off when the non-refundable deposit is made before October 24th of $555 )

• Full payment is required to be received by November 10th.

• Book this training as 2 people sharing a room and receive a 10% discount each

• This Course includes 2 Sponsored places for $1997 NZ. Please email Mary Jo to apply for this info@maryjohalligan.com , please include a paragraph on why you would like to take this training and why you are applying for the sponsorship place.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING & PAYMENT.

3 Steps : Pay Deposit of $555, complete registration form and email Mary Jo

• PAY DEPOSIT : Spaces are limited. To save your space on this training today, please make the deposit of $555 New Zealand to this account number 02-0876-0261352-000 / REF: MassTrainL1 - Nov24 - VWA

• COMPLETE REGISTRATION : Once you make the payment, please complete the registration form HERE and click summit

• EMAIL ME : Lastly email Mary Jo so I can follow up your payment and registration has been received and confirm your place is held for you on this training. EMAIL: info@maryjohalligan.com or vibrantwellnessacademy@gmail.com

WHAT IF I NEED A PAYMENT PLAN?

• I REALLY WANT TO ATTEND THIS AND NEED A PAYMENT PLAN? : Please EMAIL : info@maryjohalligan.com or WhatsApp me on +64212802447 to organise a payment plan.

  

FAQ:

• What if I have a camper, can I stay in this on the property? ANS: Yes this is possible and a discount price is available. Please email info@maryjohalligan.com or WhatApp +64212802447 to enquire about reduced accommodation payments. Please go ahead and still make the deposit and complete the registration form to hold your space.

• Can I make my own food for the retreat. As lunch is not included in this package, you have plenty of time to make your own or visit a cafe in the village. However being part of breakfast and dinner at the retreat freshly prepared for you is an important part of the training and retreat experience that will become more apparent as the days goes on.

• What if I can’t attend this training, will there be more dates scheduled in 2025 ?ANS: If you are not subscribed, make sure and subscribe to this newsletter platform as I will keep you updated that way AND also check www.vibrantwellnessacademy.co.nz for more dates when they get scheduled. You can also email info@maryjohalligan.com with your interest in upcoming trainings.

• I have a massage practice and wellness space, would you come and offer your training with us ? ANS : yes please email: info@maryjohalligan.com to inquire

• I have skilled massage therapist that would like to take a shorter weekend course to learn more about the holistic intuitive approach to massage. Can you provide this? ANS: YES, please email: info@maryjohalligan.com

For any further queries or questions please email info@maryjohalligan.com or vibrantwellnessacademy@gmail.com . Also feel free to reach out to me via Whats App +212802447 with MASSAGE TRAINING QUERY

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