Your trainer plays a critical role, as it is their experience in professional practice and clinic that will shape your skills, thoughts and attitudes to the massage profession. They will guide you into learning new knowledge and techniques and developing the latent talents you have in applying skills to the human body. Take your time to look at our trainer profiles as this is what the Academy is all about – delivering the finest training from highly-skilled professionals.
Peter Farnsworth, ND; DRM; DBM; DRT
Peter 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 and Clinic Supervisor
Patricia Farnsworth, DRM; Dip MFR (USA); Adv Dip MST; RCST
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 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 and Craniosacral Therapy
Sharron Macrow, DRM; Dip MFR
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, DRM; Dip Sport Massage; Dip MFR
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
Cliff Foulds, DRM; Dip Sport Massage; Dip MFR
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
Kathryn Garth, DRM; Adv Dip MST; RCST
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: Myofascial Release
Kris McLeod, DRM; Bsc
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, Manage OH&S
Richard Roope
Richard is a highly qualified therapist with over six years experience, working both in the UK and Australia. He is dedicated to helping his clients achieve and sustain goals. His modalities include Relaxation Massage, Sports/Remedial, Anma, Trigger Point and Positional Release Therapy.
Richard is also a qualified massage tutor in Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage
Subjects: Massage I & II, Sport Massage
