FACULTY
Top row: Chris Beazley, Terry Reilly, Laurie Fawkner Front row: Terri Bless, Lynne Davidson, Deb Maher Not in photo: Geoff Talbot
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MAGGIE SANDS Maggie has had extensive experience in the natural therapies profession over the last 28 years. Her journey commenced in 1980 with a Remedial Massage Course, then over the next decade she qualified in Naturopathy/Herbal Medicine and a wide variety of bodywork modalities. Maggie’s journey then led her to a deeper focus on the psyche of the body and she completed an intense Somatic Psychotherapy training during the early ‘90s with ASAP (Australian Somatic Association of Psychotherapists). Maggie held the position of Vice President for the ATMS between 1990 and 1999 where she was honoured with Life Membership to the Society. She was elected again to the position of Vice President in 2007 and currently is on several major committees that assist to guide and direct the natural therapies industry in Australia. Her background in the fitness industry spans 2 decades. Maggie operated 2 highly successful aerobic studios which employed 10 aerobic instructors. During this time she presented over 5000 fitness, relaxation and stretching classes. Maggie was a founding member of the NSW Fitness Centres Association (FCA), a Director of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) for 7 years and a national aerobics competition judge for 3 consecutive years. Maggie has also trained practitioners overseas more recently in stretching and resistance training. She has successfully orchestrated over 35 training programs internationally to Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore and is currently liaising with other countries who are interested in developing Remedial Massage skills to the standard taught at SIBT. Maggie, with the assistance of the Australian Trade Commission, has achieved considerable success internationally. |
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LYNNE DAVIDSON (nee Partridge) Lynne is a practicing Remedial Therapist & continues to delight in her teaching role as a trainer for the School of Integrated Body Therapy. She is the Founder of the Rothbury Natural Therapies Centre in the Hunter Valley where she & other bodyworkers offer a variety of healing modalities. Lynne has trained extensively in soft tissue techniques & many styles of energy work including Reiki, Sekhem & Pranic Healing. Lynne loves to interact with her students & the sharing of her knowledge, she believes that sometimes the simplest touch given with the right intention, works miracles. In her practice she integrates many styles of hands-on energetic healing & deeply follows the philosophy of working with intent, presence & the giving of loving kindness. |
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CHRIS BEAZLEY Chris commenced his Massage training with the School in 1994 and has massage qualifications in Therapeutic, Remedial, Sports Therapies, Integration Therapy, Reflexology, Myofascial Release & Trigger Point Therapy. Chris has been a teacher at the School since 1997 and currently teaches Certificate IV in Massage and Sports courses. Chris has a special interest in assisting course participants to grow and gain a deeper understanding of “massage as a profound healing modality”. In past careers Chris has had a wide variety of professional experiences all of which led him to embark on his journey as a Massage Practitioner. Chris has international experience teaching massage in Hanoi, Vietnam. |
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TERRY REILLY Terry has been involved in health and fitness education for over 3 decades. He qualified as a Remedial Massage Practitioner in 1998. His qualifications include Therapeutic, Remedial, Sports Therapies, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point. He has taught a variety of massage therapies including pre- and post graduate studies and has had extensive international teaching experience. He has represented SIBT numerous times at various international events sponsored by the Australian Trade Commission. Terry has a Massage Therapy clinic at Tumbi Umbi, NSW. |
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TERRI BLESS Terri has had an interest in massage since suffering with pneumonia as a child that was largely treated with massage techniques. She has a background in the stockbroking and sales industries. After having her children she wanted a career that allowed her flexibility to be a mum and provide her with some part-time income. Since commencing her training with SIBT in 1996 Terri has completed a Diploma in Remedial Massage, Diploma in Sports Therapies including Sports Massage, Diploma in Sands Integration Therapy, Myofascial Release Diploma, Remedial Therapies Diploma, Trigger Point Certificate, Working with Lymphatics Certificate, Hot Stone Therapy Certificate and has attended numerous workshops. Terri has been a student clinic supervisor for 9 years and a teacher for 5 years and is currently teaching Certificate IV in Massage, The Trigger Point Elective and Myofascial Release Diploma. She also facilitates the Practitioner Development Seminars and has teaching experience in Singapore. She also has her own successful practise in Cooranbong. |
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LAURIE FAWKNER Laurie has a strong interest in Sports Massage having qualified as a Massage Practitioner in 1989. He has also studied Chinese Massage, Sports Medicine and many other specialty subjects. Laurie was appointed Deputy Director of Massage Services for S.O.C.O.G. (2000 Australian Olympic Games) and has been the massage therapist for a wide variety of professional athletes and well-known sporting teams. |
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DEB MAHER Deb is the School’s massage teaching representative in Tamworth, west New South Wales. She has qualified in a wide variety of modalities including Remedial Massage in 2002, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release and Reflexology. She runs a full time massage clinic in Tamworth and thoroughly enjoys her massage lifestyle. |
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GEOFF TALBOT Geoff began his massage journey with SIBT in 2001 and has qualifications in Therapeutic, Remedial, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Sports Injuries and Hot Stone Massage. Geoff has worked as part of the Lake Spa Team of practitioners and has been a Student Clinic Supervisor for several years. |
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PATRICIA LOVELL Senior Teacher, Cranio Sacral Therapy Patricia is an exceptional Remedial Massage Practitioner and was one of the original students to partake in the School’s first training in Newcastle. Patricia, through her enthusiasm, commenced teaching for the School in 1991 and assisted in the development of the Trigger Point and Myofascial Release Therapy Courses. She also greatly assisted SIBT during the update of the Therapeutic and Remedial Massage programs. Patricia runs a well established practice “Toronto Wellbeing Clinic”. Her journey has included a wide variety of learning including advanced bodywork, Voice Dialogue and Counselling. From this vast experience Patricia has developed her own individual energetic healing techniques. Patricia’s passion lies in Cranio Sacral Therapy having experienced this system of healing and treatment approach for over 16 years. Patricia enjoys sharing this passion with students encouraging them to listen and follow the client’s internal body intelligence. |
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NOLA WARD Nola has a successful massage practice within the Lake Spa Healing Therapy & Education Centre, NSW. Nola's training in bodywork has been vast and includ es Remedial Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Neurolymphatic Massage, Rejuvenation/Detox Massage, Hawaiian Fusion/Hot Stone Massage, Myofascial Release, Ear Candling and Pregnancy Massage. Nola has extensive personal experience as she has had 5 children of her own. This has given her a depth of understanding that can only be experienced personally during the "pregnancy experience". Nola massages many pregnant women at her practice during their pregnancy. This assists them in a variety of ways allowing them not only to relax but also feel relief from muscular tension often experienced by women during pregnancy. Nola is also a Student Clinic Supervisor. |
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KEITH LOWE Hawaiian Fusion/Hot Stone/Lomi Lomi Keith has had extensive training in a wide variety of massage and bodywork modalities and began his journey during the mid 1990’s. He now specialises in Spa Therapies and is the Head Therapist at a well-known exclusive spa resort in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. Keith has a passion for his practice of massage and teaching. |
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WAYNE MACQUARIE Wayne is the Instructor of the "Emergency First Response" First Aid training courses run at the School. He combines his skills and knowledge to provide the best possible first aid training. He also teaches First Aid internationally to the School's overseas students. |
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JAN PRITCHARD Jan originally learnt Reiki to help with the pain of a slipped disc. She also had 26 food allergies at the time. After treating herself with Reiki daily her food allergies went away and her back healed. As a result she has treated thousands of clients with Reiki. |
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SANDI ROGERS Sandi is the CEO of the National College of Traditional Medicine (NCTM). She is an accomplished Naturopath and Remedial Massage Therapists and held the position of President for the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) for 7 consecutive years and currently is a Director for the Society. Sandi is a well-known national and international presenter of natural therapies, her passion lies in small animal naturopathy. |
 CLINIC SUPERVISORS SIBT Clinic Supervisors have extensive massage and bodywork experience. They enjoy working in the clinic and are motivated to encourage and guide students on their own journey to become a professional massage therapist. Top row: Graham Lott, Laurie Fawkner, Geoff Talbot
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