Peter Farnsworth

Peter Farnsworth is the Director of the Natural Health Academy of Australia. He has Diploma qualifications in Massage, Naturopathy and Reflexology. He is a graduate of the International Institute of Reflexology and has trained under Mr Dwight Byers, a Master Reflexologist. He has studied Qi-Gong Therapy with Ken Cohen of Boulder, Colorado, USA and Soku Shin Do, Japanese Reflexology, with Shogo Mochizuki of Boulder Colorado, USA.

Peter is one of the veterans of the massage industry having taught for over 30 years in Adelaide. He is the Academy counsellor helping students to achieve their goals in this exciting industry. He is an executive director with the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.

Subjects

• Reflexology
• Polarity Therapy I
• Qi-Gong Therapy
• Clinic Supervisor

Patricia Farnsworth

Patricia Farnsworth is the founder of The Craniosacral Therapy Academy and the Myofascial Release Centre. She is one of the most qualified teachers in Australia and is unique in having qualifications in Remedial Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release and Advanced Musculoskeletal Therapy (Craniosacral specialisation). She was responsible for bringing the John Barnes method of Myofascial Release to Australian bodyworkers and was instrumental in having MFR accepted nationally and included in the national training standards for massage therapy. Her knowledge in Craniosacral Therapy has been enhanced by extensive training with the Milne institute (USA).

Patricia is frequently invited to present at national conferences on massage and bodywork therapy. Patricia has a busy MFR & CST clinic, specialising in paediatrics and TMJ/jaw problems. She is respected Australia-wide as a teacher and practitioner in these subjects and is often invited by Adelaide physiotherapists as a guest lecturer.

Subjects

• Myofascial Release
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Musculoskeletal Therapy
• Polarity Therapy I

Sharron Macrow

Sharron is a qualified beauty therapist who has made the transition to Remedial Therapy by training extensively in advanced bodywork therapies. Sharron was previously a professional dancer for many years and is able to understand the rigorous requirements of that profession.

Sharron is a graduate of NHA and works with both Myofascial Release and Craniosacral Therapy with her clients. She specialises in treating neck and jaw problems. Sharron has a busy clinic and is booked out weeks ahead in her practice.

Subjects

• Massage I & II
• Myofascial Release
• Craniosacral Therapy

Michelle Tsujimoto

Michelle is one of Adelaide’s busiest Musculoskeletal Therapists and is usually booked out weeks ahead. With over 25 years in the tactile therapy industry, her skills are sought after by young and old. She often treats difficult cases not helped elsewhere.

Michelle holds Diplomas in Sport Massage and Remedial Therapies and is constantly updating her skills in these areas. She has consistently attended specialty seminars with Physiotherapists and Medical Practitioners and so is able to bring to the Academy the latest information on treatment protocols in Musculoskeletal Therapies.

She is one of the most qualified practitioners in the industry.

Subjects

• Sport Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Sports Injuries
• Muscle Energy Technique

Cliff Foulds

Cliff is a graduate of NHAA and has been in private practice for many years. Cliff brings to the Academy worldly experience and is well versed in bringing innovative concepts of modern massage therapy to undergraduates.

Subjects

• Massage I & II
• Sport Massage
• Clinic Supervisor

Cindy Koehler

Cindy is a former school teacher with a Bachelor of Physical Education. A graduate of NHAA, she has had her own private practice for some time dealing with mainly spinal injuries. She currently has a thriving practice treating many top AFL players. Cindy is considered by many to be a master trainer and gets rave reviews for the information that she brings to the classes that she teaches.

Subjects

• Sport Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Sport Injuries
  

Kathryn Garth

Kathryn is a graduate of the Academy and The Wellness Institute (USA) and specialises in teaching Polarity Therapy and Spinal Release. In her clinic she utilises Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and Polarity Therapy with her clients as well as oil-based Remedial Massage. Kathryn has Diplomas in Remedial Massage, Advanced Diploma in Myofascial Release/Craniosacral Therapy and an Advanced Diploma of Musculoskeletal Therapy.

Subjects

• Polarity Therapy
• Myofascial Release
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Spinal Release

Kris McLeod

Kris specialises in teaching Anatomy & Physiology and Lymphatic drainage. She has been practicing Remedial Massage for 9 years and has been an active teacher for some time. Kris makes the A&P classes come alive and interesting to learn. She has received rave reviews from students who have studied these subjects with her. Kris is currently studying for a Bachelor of Nutrition & Food Science.

Subjects

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Lymphatic Drainage

John Kirkwood

John Kirkwood is one of Australia’s leading Acupressure Therapists. John has relocated to Adelaide from California where he had a very busy clinic devoted exclusively to Acupressure. John practices at the Academy professional Clinic and treats using Acupressure, Myofascial Release and other structural-balancing therapies.

Subjects

• Acupressure
• Acubalance Therapy

Steve Harvey

Steve is a fully qualified Remedial Shiatsu Therapist and has been in personal practice for 20 years. Steve practices Karate and yoga to keep fit for his busy practice.

Subjects

• Anma
• Thai Yoga Massage
• Advanced Chair Massage

Annie McLeod

Annie specialises in teaching Aromatherapy & Lymphatic Drainage. Annie has been involved in the Massage Industry for over 30 years as a Remedial Massage Therapist and has considerable experience which she shares with students. Annie is a director with the Australian Association of Massage Therapists.

Subjects

• Aromatherapy

Ken Gordon

Ken specialises in teaching the subject Manage a Practice. Ken is from Queensland and flies down to the Academy to teach this subject. Ken has owned and sold a number of clinics over the years and is a personal management consultant to the industry. His years of experience are demonstrated by receiving good feedback on this course where students like receiving information from someone who is actively involved in the industry.

Subjects

• Manage a Practice

Dr Rebecca Ridge

Dr Ridge is one of Australia's foremost trainers in Positional Release Therapy. She is a registered Psychologist, Remedial Massage Therapist and a certified Psychodrama Therapist. She is an international lecturer in Craniosacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute. Dr Ridge has written a reference manual on Positional Release Therapy and has lectured in this subject matter for many years in both the USA and Australia. She has authored a number of publications on Psychodrama and written numerous articles on Natural Health and Healing. Dr Ridge has a busy private practice in Sydney.

Subjects

• Positional Release I & II

Dr Paul Doney

Paul Doney is a registered Chiropractor specialising in Myofascial Release and Craniosacral Therapy. Paul has a Bachelor of Medical Science (Anatomy) from Sydney University, a Masters of Chiropractic from Macquarie University and a Graduate Diploma in Animal Chiropractic from RMIT. Paul is a Cranial Anatomy specialist who has many years experience lecturing in this subject. He is currently working on a new series of seminars in spinal assessment and disorders for the Academy.

Subjects

• Cranial Anatomy