About NZBA

The New Zealand BodyTalk Association (NZBA) was formed in 2005 to create a professional organization to support and nurture the growth of The BodyTalk System in New Zealand. The NZBA’s Constitution provides policies and procedures for running this non-profit association

Our Vision

“All New Zealanders understand the benefits and effectiveness of BodyTalk and have the opportunity to utilise it as either a primary or complimentary healthcare modality."

Mission

“To establish/promote The BodyTalk System as a recognized and respected profession that will be integrated into both private and public health care services in all communities in New Zealand, thereby making gentle, effective, holistic health care available to everyone.”

How we intend to achieve our mission

  • Promote national awareness of The BodyTalk System in New Zealand

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  • Create a cohesive national network to cultivate, support and encourage the BodyTalk community

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  • Promote practitioner certification and encourage and support continued

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  • Professional development

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  • Be a voice for our members

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  • Provide a communication network for New Zealand BodyTalkers

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  • Provide important resources for our members (newsletter, promotional material, educational library, NZ website, advertising)

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  • Uphold the professional practice standards of The BodyTalk System as established by the International BodyTalk Association

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  • Liaise with other health professions and organisations

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  • Encourage and support instructors of all International BodyTalk Association

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  • Courses and other courses that will benefit our members and

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  • Convene social events


    Who we are

    The NZBA is every BodyTalker in New Zealand. We all contribute to growing this modality by actively being a part of it The most valuable component of the NZBA is our membership. Our membership is comprised of Certified BodyTalk Practitioners (CBP), Advanced BodyTalk Pracitioners (Adv CBP and Parama Studies) and students who have taken an entry level course and are beginning their journey in The BodyTalk System. We are very proud of our members and their commitment to educating their respective communities about The BodyTalk System and making this life changing holistic health care system available throughout New Zealand.




    The IBA

    We are not affiliated with, but are an adjunct to, the International BodyTalk Association (IBA) which is the official governing association of The BodyTalk System worldwide. The NZBA supports and adheres to all IBA standards and procedures.