The Tutors

Richard P. Rust

Richard is one of New Zealand's leading Natural Health Practitioners. After 25 years in Wellington city, Richard now brings his extensive clinical and teaching experience to both the Radiant Health Centre in Waikanae and a national audience through the school’s online platform. Whether working one-on-one with clients in the clinic or mentoring students online, Richard remains a dedicated and passionate practitioner, sharing the knowledge gained from helping thousands of people eliminate pain and achieve radiant health. His journey—from martial arts titles to becoming a specialist in Kinesiology and Structural Bodywork—continues to inform the "soul" of all his clinical and educational offerings.

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Jane Brenan

As the School Manager and a Senior Practitioner, Jane is the driving force behind the administrative success and digital evolution of our educational programs. Operating from the Waikanae hub, she ensures that every student and clinic client receives the high-level support and logistical guidance they need to succeed. Jane is passionate about providing the best possible service and is available to discuss both course options and therapeutic paths, ensuring everyone finds the right fit for their personal and professional goals. In addition to her leadership role, Jane continues to run a successful consulting practice and teaches Bach Remedy courses approved by the Bach Centre UK, helping clients and students facilitate profound positive change.

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Our Legacy & International Guest Tutors 

Our curriculum has been enriched by the following dedicated professionals who have shared their specific expertise  throughout our 30-year history.

Leon Botello

Certified Massage Therapist and Licensed Instructor (USA) | Clinical NeuroMuscular Therapist Leon studied and taught the Paul St. John NeuroMuscular programme in the USA and worked within specialised rehab hospital teams alongside doctors and physiotherapists. Since 1998, Leon has had an extraordinary impact on the development of treatment-based massage in New Zealand, essentially creating an entirely new field of bodywork in this country through Clinical NeuroMuscular Therapy. It remains a privilege to have had Leon as a cornerstone of our practical programme for so many years. He also taught the Trigger Point Release and Myofascial Release courses.

Bruce Stark

Advanced Instructor & Practitioner (Society of Ortho-Bionomy International®) Based in Sydney, Australia, Bruce has practiced therapeutic bodywork since 1989. A former president of the Ortho-Bionomy Society International, Bruce is world-renowned for his leadership in consolidating Ortho-Bionomy teaching. He travelled extensively to present Ortho-Bionomy workshops at our school, bringing a depth of understanding that comes from deeply integrating the underlying principles of Ortho-Bionomy into both practice and life. Bruce Stark Ortho-Bionomy

Philip Rafferty

Founder of Kinergetics & RESET | Member of the Australian Kinesiology Association Philip has been teaching and practicing Kinesiology since 1981 and is the developer of the Kinergetics and RESET systems. Based in Australia, Philip has presented at many international conferences. He has been a vital part of our Kinergetics training options. 

Anne Bennett 

Dip. Aromatherapy, NZROHA, ANZIM. A specialist in clinical aromatherapy. Anne has shared her deep expertise in essential oils and holistic balance through our Level 1 Aromatherapy workshops.

Emma Fromings

Registered Nurse, Dip. Therapeutic Massage, Dip. Reflexology. Emma successfully integrated her background in clinical nursing with holistic reflexology. She shared her expertise with our students by teaching both Reflexology Level 1 & 2 trainings.

Jules Barber

A successful massage therapist and wellbeing consultant who integrates NMT, Bowen, and nutrition into her clinical work. She served as our lead instructor for the School’s 2 day Relaxation Massage Course.

Toni Frow-Patchett

BPhEd (Otago), Dip. Therapeutic Massage, NMT. Toni has extensive experience in the health and fitness industry, including managing corporate health clubs. A graduate of the WSMT, she has contributed to our curriculum as a co-teacher for the Sports Massage modules.

Suzanne Yates

Suzanne Yates is an acclaimed international therapist, teacher, researcher and innovator. A published author and expert in the field of pre and postnatal shiatsu and bodywork, she has taught doctors, midwives, nurses, shiatsu therapists and massage practitioners to work with mothers and babies over the past 30 + years. We hosted several Pregnancy Massages course taught by Suzanne, Well Mother UK, who travelled from the UK to teach at WSMT.

Bernard Carsons

Bernard visited us from Australia to teach an NOT (Neural Organisation Technique) Course.

Shanagh Sangster

Also from Australia Shanagh taught NOT for treating Active Primitive Reflexes.

Peter Morningstar

Peter has been working with Kinesiology since 1994 and has been running workshops since 1995. Peter came across from Australia to teach a Women's Wellness Kinesiology workshop, and several visits to teach Foot Joint Mobilisation Courses - both for Massage Therapists and for Kinesiologists.

Gabrielle Euteneuer

Gabrielle is a Qigong, Tao Yoga Teacher and a Senior Instructor of the Healing Tao Qigong system. She taught several courses within the Healing Tao Qigong for the School. She is based in New Zealand.