"Self-Directed Learning was a bit of a challenge at times, but studying long-distance gave me the flexibility I needed as I juggled study, work and motherhood. If I'd had to attend face - to - face classes at a college, I would not have lasted the distance. I received awesome encouragement from the staff when I attended the yearly workshops, and this really helped my confidence. I would recommend the Naturopathic College courses to anyone wanting to take the path of Naturopathic study."

"The two and half years of study at the "college" has been a journey of incredible dimensions and discoveries...therapeutic Massage from the start has been an incredible delight and a coming home feeling through out. Not only have we had throughout the course of the Diploma two outstanding tutors but also our two regular tutors are constantly brilliant. Mixing with other students from all walks of life was something also I looked forward to very much.

Thank you to the awesome support team at The Naturopathic College of NZ, both administrative and tutors, who have supported, cared and made this all possible for me."

"In April 2009 I completed my final practical exam for a National Diploma in Therapeutic Massage at the Naturopathic College of New Zealand. I wish to thank all tutors and staff at the College for the excellent training I have received. The relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the college is great. The level of tuition is excellent, providing a wide range of skills and knowledge. I have a number of clients who are high level sports people, several of who represent New Zealand in several codes. Many or these have recommended my clinic to others based on the high standard of therapy that I offer. I owe this ability to the knowledge and skills I have gained from the massage diploma course at the college. I am now a very confident and competent professional massage therapist. I can highly recommend the training at the Naturopathic College of New Zealand College"

"I just wanted to take this time to thank you so much for your support, encouragement and feedback over the last year. I am truly grateful for all the tutors feedback and comments and have learnt a great deal over the last 4 years being with the college. I am very very happy and delighted to finally have my dream come true of becoming a Naturopath, and although I am going to be a full time Mum, I will still continue to learn and explore new skills and follow the dream further."

"It is so magical to have so many wonderful natural therapies and the opportunitiesto study them as well. I work week days in an office situation and do massagesat home during the weekend with the odd appointment on week nights. All theguys I deal with ask me about natural therapies and what to do for certainthings and I just love to be able to help them".

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at the College for providing a cost effective, flexible and quality learning option to the many who have studied with you...I feel the qualification itself is fantastic! I love the broadness within which a Naturopath can practise and feel extremely confident that all Naturopaths graduating through you have a strong base of Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology and client assessment. I would like to say a huge thank you to all the staff at the Naturopathic College and I am sure we will have further contact in the future. Many thanks again and best wishes."

"I was already involved in the general health industry as a sports nutritionist and University level lecturer whilst attending the Naturopathic College of New Zealand. Somewhat to my surprise the course challenged me and opened up my mind to a very different way of practicing, and this in turn lead to a fantastic and exciting period of growth and evolution for me, not only as a practitioner but in my general life. Completing the Diploma in Naturopathy was a crucial 'piece of the puzzle' that encouraged me to finally reconnect with my life's passion and purpose.

Nicola, Laura, Kelly and the other tutors encouraged me to look outside the box and they, along with the support and Admin staff; Kimmie and Heather, encouraged (and at times pushed and challenged!) me to strive for higher levels of excellence rather than settling for simply 'good enough'. Thanks guys - you are all simply awesome!"