Training in natural therapies

Find a course Find a course Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice - HLT40307 Diploma of Remedial Massage - HLT50307 Diploma of Reflexology - HLT51707 Confirm physical health status - HLTAP401A Flexible Learning Health Package Skills Set Analyse health information - HLTAP501A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context - HLTAP301A

About

Our Wonderful Staff

Island Health College prides itself on delivering excellent training in massage, reflexology and natural therapies. 

Our wonderful team of tutors gives above and beyond what is required in class.  All massage tutors are practising professionals, which allows them to pass on daily experiences to the students. Visit the links to find more information on where these valuable members of our team can be found when not in the training rooms!

Administration Team

Diane Donovan

Director

Cert IV TAA

Angela Baker

Learning Program Co-ordinator

Cert IV TAA

Kasha Mikoda

Administration Manager

Cert IV TAA

Marie Ferrar

Administration

Cert IV TAA

 

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Academic Team

Bert Aperloo

M. Ed (Master of Education, PostGrad Counselling), Cert Business Studies, Fitness Leader Cert., Volunteer Counsellor Cert., Dip Rem Massage, Cert IV TAA

Angela Baker

B.Sp.Thy (Bachelor of Speech Therapy), L.C.H. (Licentiate of the College of Homeopathy), M.A.H.A. (Member of the Australian Homeopathic Association), Cert IV TAA.

Practising homeopathy at: Island Health College

Sarah Blain

Dip.Rem Massage, Dip RFX., Cert IV Bowen Therapy, B.Com., Member of CA., Cert IV TAA.

Practising at: Sarah Blain Massage Therapy

Anthony Bone

Dip Rem Massage

Practising at: The Lotus Centre

Deb Bower

Dip Rem Massage

Philip Boyd

B.Sc., Dip Rem Massage, Prac Cert Sports Massage, Dip of Proficiency Bowen Tech., Cert in Onsen Technique, Dip of Cranio-sacral Therapy, Level 6 Emmett Technique, Pilates Instructor Level 4 APMA, Cert IV TAA.

Practising at: The Pilates Centre of Hobart

Rose Claiden

Full Member, I.A.A.M.A. (International Aromatherapy and Aromatic Medicine Association); M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts); M.Sc. Art Therapy; Diploma Holistic Swedish Massage; Diploma Clinical Aromatherapy; Reiki Master Level III; B.F.A.(Anthropology/Psychology); First Light Essences (Healers/Shamanic/Trauma).

Practising at: Island Health College

Taka Doi

Dip Rem Massage

Practising at: The Massage Centre

Geoff Downes

RN (Retired), Dip Rem Massage, Cert Bowen Therapy, CertIV TAA

Practising at: City Health and Massage

Paula Heald

BA (Bachelor of Arts), Dip Rem Massage, CIMI (Certified Infant Massage Instructor), Cert IV TAA.

Practising at: Sandy Bay Massage Centre

Mandy Huppert

Dip Rem Massage, Grad Dip Human Resources, Cert IV TAA

Practising at: Sandy Bay Massage Centre

Gaye Webb

Dip Rem Massage. Dip Reflex., Member, Reflexology Assoc. of Aust., ATMS., Aust. Bush Flower Essences, Cert IV TAA.

Practising at: Gaye Webb Body Therapy