Tutors
August 21st, 2009College Principal:
Michael Gibbons MACM, BCMA, DC, CST, IHBC, IIHHT, IIST
I initially qualified as a massage therapist in 1991 and following further massage training now work using many styles: Sports, Relaxation, Remedial, and Thai Yoga Massage. In 1996 I studied at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic in Abingdon, Oxford gaining a Diploma in 1999 and now practice Classical Manipulation inspired by the work of John McTimoney. I am also qualified in Biodynamic Cranio-Sacral therapy.
I am trained as an Adult Education Teacher and teach Holistic and Sports Massage, and a variety of Advanced Massage courses. I also lecture on the Foundation Degree in Complementary Healthcare, for Sussex Downs College, validated by the University of Brighton. I am Director and Principal of the College of Classical Massage Ltd established in 1999.
From all my different trainings I consider myself a well rounded body therapist and from it I now practice what I call Structural Rebalancing, which is a term I feel encompasses all that I do. I am a member of the Association for Classical Manipulation and the British Complementary Medicine Association. These run strict codes of conduct and govern insurance to all their members. I love the work that I do and it gives me great pleasure to be able to impart my knowledge to others and play an important part in the development of their skills.
In my work I have strong beliefs of working ethically, competently and safely and since 1991 have continued to run my practice and the massage college based on these values. I run a successful practice in Brighton and can be contacted on 01273 562676 or 07949 674524 to answer any enquires or to make appointments.
I live in Brighton with my wife and 3 children.
Indian Head Massage Tutor:
Kelly Horne Dip CM, Dip IHM, Dip Aroma, AIPTI
Kelly qualified as a massage therapist in 1999. She also gained a diploma in Indian Head Massage and Aromatherapy. She has worked within adult education for the past 4 years teaching relaxation massage workshops, basic aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage.
Her classes have been popular & successful as has her work within the community – with the RNIB, Sussex Beacon, St John’s Centre, Whitehawk Training Centre and various residential care homes for the elderly. Kelly works to encourage students to use their creativity, originality and
self-expression.
Myofascial Techniques Tutor:
Andrew Chick I.I.S.T. I.I.H.H.T. M.I.C.H.T.
Andrew is a full time practitioner specialising in structural integration and myofascial release.
He started his bodywork practice as a massage therapist and went on to become certified in sports massage and deep tissue massage; he has also studied myofascial release and craniosacral therapy as well as attending numerous workshops in myofascial approaches.
He is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists and International Council of Holistic Therapists.
For more information or to contact Andrew please visit his website at
Acupressure Tutor and Building a Practice:
Elaine Gibbons Adv.Lic.Ac., M.B.Ac.C.
Elaine has been practising acupuncture since 1993. She has always worked with a particular interest in pregnancy, gynaecology and childbirth, having attended many labours, and since 2000 also focusing on fertility issues. She has been teaching childbirth classes since 1997.
She is inspired and motivated to treat with acupuncture following much successful research that has been undertaken. She lives in Brighton with her husband and three children.