Become Certified in V.W.A. Professional Holistic Intuitive Full Body Massage courses. 

Join a massage training and retreat like no other.
One of the main things we hear from past students is " that wasn't just a massage training,
​that was a personal transformational retreat and I became a massage therapist
​at the same time learning new skills " 

Welcome to Vibrant Wellness Academy. N.Z. 


​More info about the next V.W.A. in person full body Holistic Intuitive Certified
Massage Training and Personal Transformational Retreat.
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​November 24th - 29th 2024 ~ Click Here

Vibrant Wellness Academy is the part time educational facility at Vibrant Living Retreat located in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand. At the beautiful V.L. wellness retreat location we host a selection of holistic intuitive massage & facial training retreats through out the year. 

Our courses are certified by Vibrant Wellness Academy.
Our professional trained therapist are listed on our website page HERE.

We offer our certified students a password protected Trainee Portal & private online group which contains training videos and useful resources for therapists continued education and win win collaborators.

Follow the Vibrant Wellness Academy
​ V.W.A Facebook Page HERE
Our Next Level 1 Full Body H.I.Massage 50hr Training over 6 days and 5 nights is been scheduled for November 2024. No​ experience required
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Level 2 Advancing Deep Tissue & Lymphatic Drainage and more. Massage experience required to join this training. Email your interest and your back round in massage to learn more about the requirements to join our Level 2 massage trainings in December 2024 and 2025. 

To enquire with any questions and / or about joining either of these trainings please email Mary Jo massage trainer HERE

Pictures from the massage training videos available for use after the in-person training to practice along with at home. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED ON THE MASSAGE TRAINING RETREAT ? 
Our professional massage training Level 1 & Level 2 is offered as a personal well-being retreat. This includes daily 2 x practical daily immersive massage technique training modules, applied anatomy guidance, yoga posture clinic, 2 x wholesome organic plant based or vegetarian meals ( lunch you organise for yourself ). You have your own comfortable spacious accommodation at the retreat with access to a outdoor hot tub and indoor infrared sauna.

WHAT ABOUT AFTER THE TRAINING ? 
After the retreat you have access to a optional post training online zoom call to further integrate the weeks trainings and explore the world of marketing so your potential people that are looking for what you offer can find out about your massage services. Also you will have access to a online Vibrant Wellness Academy private group and a online massage training portal with training videos and other useful resources. 

"  You can not solve a problem with the same level of thinking that created the problem "
​Albert Einstein " 
​BE THE NEW SOLUTIONS, BE HEALED, BE HAPPY, BE HARMONIOUS & SHOW OTHERS THE WAY !!! 
Join the new paradigm ~ together we co-create the New Earth More Harmonious Realities. 

Review our V.W.A massage training videos. 

V.W.A.  Massage Training Courses 

Get certified in Massage Techniques & Attributes while you nourish your body, mind and soul at Vibrant Living Retreat & Wellness Centre in Hanmer Springs. 5 Night / 6 Day Trainings Courses held 2 - 3 times a year.
  
When you click on massage training links below You will be redirected to our Massage Training page on Vibrant Living Retreat website. 

Testimonials 

Read and listen to reviews from past students sharing there experience with Vibrant Wellness Academy and the Vibrant Living Retreat location in New Zealand.  ​

Reviews from our Mountain View Massage Day Spa Trip Advisor account in Hanmer Springs. 

By joining one of our V.W.A trainings you will learn the exact same massage techniques and holistic intuitive approaches I used to create my Day Spa becoming the No. 1 Rated Day Spa on trip Advisor while living in the well-being town in Hanmer Springs, South Island, New Zealand. 

List of our Trained Therapist.

See a list of our previous students and contact details. 
Become the Empowered Healer: Elevate Your Massage Skills, Cultivate Self-Care, and Build a Thriving Holistic Wellness Career"

Is this course for me ? 

Our new paradigm training courses are most suitable for students that are primarily kinesthetic, visual, creative, dynamic, sensitive, interactive and practical tactile learners. 

We welcome all new students that have a natural interest, passion, curiosity and flair for massage touch and the healing arts. 

Our V.W.A. educational model encourages embodying self care BODY-MIND-SOUL wellness practices that support personal integrity, mindful awareness and energy management when working with clients. 

Our training course's and wellness retreats empower our students with personal empowerment tools, massage techniques and daily practices for creating, developing and sustaining a thriving wellness career. ​

" Passion does not follow money, money follows passion "
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Who are we ? 

We are an exciting new paradigm business & education model intend on supporting a balanced holistic and intuitive approach to learning and up-skilling in the field of wellness. Our aim is to nurture and grow confidence in our students as quickly as possible by simplifying the seemingly complex to restore trust in oneself and ones heart centred, creative and caring nature.

We believe that with a natural passion, trust and openness to new ways of thinking, learning and perceiving, that anyone can become a great masseuse & empowered natural energetic healer running a thriving wellness business while integrating this with self awareness and self care practices. 
Vibrant Wellness Academy is part of the umbrella company of Vibrant Living Ltd that ran Vibrant Living Retreat & Mountain View Massage Day Spa from 2015 - 2023 which are located in Hanmer Springs. New Zealand.

Our specialised massage trainings developed by Mary Jo over her 13 years running her own successful 5 Star Holistic Day Spa and Wellness Retreat career serving 1000's of clients with professional quality and transformative massage experience are certified trainings with Vibrant Wellness Academy, N.Z. The academy was launched in 2017 specifically to formally certify Mary Jo's holistic intuitive days spa and massage students on successful completion of all the modules of her training The training includes a integration of both right and left brain techniques and learning styles to access the greatest benefits and fulfilment. 

​Successful trainees will be added to our website as having trained with Vibrant Wellness Academy.

Meet your H.I. massage instructor & visionary Mary Jo. 

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Mary Jo and Vibrant Living Retreat Dogie Magica

V.W.A. Director and Trainer Mary Jo launched V.W.A. in 2017 as an inspired idea and new paradigm vision that was guided from her heart and soul. VWA trainings is where she share's her intuitive massage & postural knowledge, holistic hands on skills, mind-body-emotional connection and personal journey of transformation to uplift, encourage and extend the reach of caring, skilled, intuitive and holistic therapists into a world in need of heart centred grounded support, reassurance, encouragement, love and harmony in the weeks, months and years ahead.

In 2010 Mary Jo launched her 1st Holistic Day Spa Business Mountain View Massage which in 2018 became the No.1 Rated Day Spa in Hanmer Springs on Trip Advisor. In 2015 Mary Jo & her husband Steve Launched Vibrant Living Retreat as their dream vision. Read Mary Jo's Blog post to celebrate her 1st Heart-centred Biz being Rated No.1 on Trip Advisor and what it took for her to have the courage to strike out on her own in 2010 and stick to her unique soulful path especially on the days when she felt unsure and unsupported. May it inspire you to have the courage to follow your heart and greatest joy as your most perfect purposeful path in life. 

​  Mj's Blog Here