Christina Brown
Office Assistant - Wellington
Dip. in Ther. Massage
Christina completed her Diploma in Therapeutic Massage in 2003 & moved to Masterton to establish a fulltime massage practice.Over the last 6 years Christina has moved back to Wellington, continuing her massage clinic in Masterton, starting one up in Wellington and also teaching in the Certificate Programme .
This year Christina has diversified into working in the NZCM Wellington office part-time as well. The college environment keeps Christina passionate about this industry and up to date with its ever evolving development.
Ardis Cochrane
ICT – Programmes Administrator
Ardis has a background and interest in mathematics & physics, though her degree is in social anthropology (the study of human cultures.) Her interest in natural and complementary therapies goes back to childhood. She is also a qualified chef, has home schooled her two children, and is involved with policy formation in gifted education.
Ardis has worked in schools, universities and public libraries in New Zealand and Canada. She is studying towards a post-graduate diploma in education (e-learning).
At NZCM, Ardis designs, develops and delivers ICT training to staff and students; administers the college student and learning management systems; advises academic staff on copyright issues; provides solutions to ICT problems; troubleshoots, documents and occasionally backs up administrative processes.
Fay Collins
Certificate Coordinator
Dip. Th. Mass, Dip. Body Th. (Polarity)
Available Monday to Thursday
Fay has been associated with the college since 1997 and now mostly supports certificate students and their program.
Debbie Gray
Office Assistant
Certificate in Allied Therapies
Debbie completed her training with us in 2006 and returned in 2008 as Administration Assistant and Student Clinic Receptionist. Debbie is a practising Mobile Massage Practitioner.
Vandhana Prasad
Diploma/Degree Coordinator
BIS, Dip Applied Computing, Cert. IV in Workplace Assessment
Vandhana has a background in tertiary education training in computing and workplace assessment.
Her role at NZCM is to organise and maintain systems for the smooth operation of the Degree/Diploma programmes.
Annie Robertson
Receptionist
Certificate in Relaxation Massage and Certificate in Allied Therapies
Reception Hours:
8.30am to 5pm Monday - Friday
For the last 20 years, Annie has worked in the corporate world and she is now revelling in her move into the College environment where peaceful, healing and nurturing people and surroundings enhance her life.
Part time study at NZCM saw Annie successfully achieve her Certificate in Relaxation Massage and Certificate in Allied Therapies. She is also a 3rd Degree Reiki Healer and facilitator of Personal Improvement workshops.
Lynette Salvador
Registrar
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Lynnette has been with the College since 2004. She is mainly involved with student enrolments and fees.