Healing Arts Education for Mind, Body & Spirit

Feel the call to deepen your bodywork journey? Our transformative courses in Golden Bay nurture both personal and professional growth, guiding you into the heart of healing.

Close-up of hands performing a massage during a professional course at Soma Academy.
Carina guiding a student in a massage course at Soma Academy, Golden Bay.

EDUCATION ROOTED IN THREE GENERATIONS

Start Your Journey in Massage and Transform Your Practice

Healing starts with you. At Soma Academy, our transformative courses - led by three generations: grandmother, mother, and daughter - nurture both personal and professional growth. Each program guides you on a journey to deepen your path in the healing arts.

OUR OFFERINGS

Students engaging in hands-on training during a massage course at Soma Academy, Golden Bay.

Certificate in Massage Therapy

Ideal for beginners looking to establish a strong foundation in bodywork and therapeutic techniques.

Carina Faetz guiding a student in therapeutic massage techniques at Soma Academy.

Diploma in Massage Therapy

Designed for those seeking to advance their practice with deeper, more comprehensive skills and methods.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with Lolly, learn how to work with children.

Postgraduate in Craniosacral Therapy

Keep evolving as a practitioner with trainings in various modalities, including Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.

Our Courses Are Designed with You in Mind

Students practicing massage techniques during a somatic massage course at Soma Academy, Golden Bay.

At Soma Academy, our courses provide hands-on training in holistic health therapies, with a focus on anatomy, therapeutic techniques, and trauma-informed care. We understand the journey you’re on - driven by a passion to help others and looking for the right course. Wherever you are on your Vocational path, we’re here to support your growth by creating a nurturing environment that supports you to thrive with confidence and skill.

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Tailored Wellness Retreats

Carina showing therapeutic massage during a wellness retreat at Soma Academy, Golden Bay.

Are you a group of 2-12 people wanting to emerge in an experience of learning tools for wellbeing and health in your relationships? Our retreats are crafted to support your journey of personal connection, starting with yourself and extending to those around you.

Book Your Stay + Catering

Transform your learning experience with a stay at Rauhītanga, our stunning venue in Golden Bay. Wake up to breathtaking sunrises and sea views, and enjoy nourishing meals designed to fuel your growth and connection.

Immerse yourself fully in your journey by adding accommodation and catering to your Soma Academy experience.

Comfortable accommodations for Soma Academy students in stunning Golden Bay.
Delicious catering options available for Soma Academy students in Golden Bay.
Comfortable accommodations for Soma Academy students in beautiful Golden Bay
Healthy and nourishing meals offered to students during Soma Academy's massage courses in Golden Bay.
Soma Academy's founders, Lolly, Carina, and Judy, bringing decades of experience to massage education.

Lolly + Carina + Judy The Heart & Soul of Soma Academy

Lolly, a skilled craniosacral therapist specialising in infant care, and Carina, a trauma-informed massage therapist with a holistic approach, work alongside Judy, a compassionate massage therapist who brings a wealth of knowledge and depth of experience to her students. Together, they create a nurturing environment where both practitioners and students can thrive on their holistic health journeys.

Deepen your journey in massage today - where knowledge, growth, and connection meet.