Back Up & Running

23/06/2025

https://www.backupandrunning.org/blog
Our second blog is on understanding lipoedema and the management of it, especially as it's lipoedema awareness month.

29/05/2025

Would you go to a doctor who has no qualifications and is not registered?
If not, then why compromise when you go to a Massage Therapist? https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1144992277652050&set=a.641812951303321
To find my details, follow this link.
https://www.massageanz.org.nz/Site/about-massage-therapy/find-a-therapist/details.aspx?PROFILE=6E534146783932596235633D

Massage Aotearoa New Zealand (MANZ) was contacted by a member of the public seeking to verify whether a Massage Therapist was a current MANZ-registered practitioner. During this process, it came to light that the individual had presented a fraudulent Annual Practising Certificate (APC) — a document that had been altered from a legitimate version shared online. The original certificate dated back to 2017 and had been edited to appear current, with expiry dates changed to suggest validity through to 2026.

Any attempt to misrepresent registration or falsify official documentation is a breach of professional ethics and undermines public trust in our Industry. We advised the member of the public to cease communication with the individual involved and we attempted to report and follow up via X (formerly Twitter), where the communication took place. However, the account used to make contact appears to have been deleted before any action could be taken, and we were unable to identify or directly contact the individual involved. It’s unclear whether the account belonged to a real practitioner or was a misleading or automated profile. At this stage, we have no reason to believe this reflects a wider issue within the New Zealand Massage Therapy Industry. However, if you come across anything similar or have concerns about a therapist's claimed registration, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!

If you are seeking to confirm whether a massage therapist is currently registered with MANZ, we recommend:

Checking our Find a Therapist directory for the most accurate list of registered Therapists or emailing us directly at admin@massageanz.org.nz as not all members share their details online in the public directory, so if you're unsure - we will gladly verify a therapist’s membership status.

We appreciate the vigilance of those who brought this matter to our attention and remain committed to protecting the integrity of our membership and the wellbeing of the public.

https://www.massageanz.org.nz/Site/about-massage-therapy/find-a-massage-therapist.aspx

20/05/2025

Our first Blog is now on the website. Please have a read and let us know what you think.

If you’re a runner, there’s a good chance you’ve felt the relentless grind of pounding the pavement—whether you’re training for a marathon, enjoying an early morning jog, or simply staying fit. While a solid training routine is essential, there’s one often-overlooked ally that can signif...

11/05/2025

Our new clinic room is all set up and ready. A great space near the Queens Gardens, central Nelson. Looking forward to starting in my new space and looking after all you amazing people. Now available 5 days a week, book online at www.backupandrunning.org

24/04/2025

Exciting times coming soon.....after taking some time to find the right spot I have a new clinic space right in the centre of nelson coming very soon....with more availability to look after any of those aches, pains and niggles. Opening on May 12th. Check out the website for bookings or contact me directly. www.backupandrunning.org

18/03/2025

Great to be asked to do a little presentation at this event. Looking forward to connecting with more fellow runners!

Love the trails but looking to improve your trail running? Aiming at the ??

We are beyond stoked to announce elite trail runner Nancy Jiang, who is part of the La Sportiva international team will be running trail running workshops right here at MD Outdoors!

Whether you’re a total beginner looking to get started or a seasoned racer aiming to take your performance to the next level, come along for a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best in the biz 🙌

Hear from Nancy and special guests, Louis Schindler her SpeedOn coach, and Jo Van Rensburg who is a seasoned runner and massage therapist.

You’ll gain invaluable insights into:

✨nutrition & hydration

✨training tips & running technique

✨work/life/training balance

✨navigating injury

✨mentality of training & racing

Stay tuned for more workshops to come with Nancy!

Booking link in comments :)

16/01/2025

A great start to 2025, my new website is live and bookings available in my lovely space in the Koru centre. Looking forward to looking after Nelsonians over the coming year (and visitors to the area 😁). Check out my website

Back up and Running's Jo Van Rensburg is a highly experienced remedial massage therapist who is able to help treat many of your aches and injuries through remedial massage and (MLD) manual lymphatic drainage treatments. She also specialises in treating lipedema and Lymphadema. Backupandrunning.org

12/06/2024

I am pleased to announce Back up and running is now available in Nelson. I have my own clinic space 2 days a week and times available on other days within a different clinic. Contact me for bookings on 022 364 7483. I look forward to looking after a few tired bodies soon!

02/01/2024

A massive thank-you to all my loyal customers over the past few years. It's with sadness that I have to say goodbye to you all as I will be moving to Nelson mid January.
For those heading to Nelson on holiday.....be sure to come see me at The sports therapy clinic, collingwood street.