Tutors
College 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.
Course Tutor:
Kelly Horne Dip CM, Dip IHM, Dip Aroma, AIPTI
Kelly started working in the complementary medicine field in 1999, qualifying in Holistic Massage, Indian Head Massage and Aromatherapy. She has since trained in Ayurvedic Facial Massage, Thai Foot Massage and Hot Stone Massage. Kelly teaches in Sussex at a number of venues teaching within Adult Education and within the community. Her work is focussed a lot on community work, where her ethos is accessibility to all. She has worked 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.
She offers Aromatherapy at the Brighton and Hove breast cancer support group. Kelly has been working at Neals Yard Remedies in Brighton since 2004 and works on product training with the staff. She has a successful private practice in Sussex and offers home visits.
Kelly lives in Sussex with her husband and two children.
Myofasical 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. DNN
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.
Elaine teaches acupressure techniques on the Certificate in Pregnancy Massage and teaches workshops: Creating a Successful Practice in Complementary Medicine. This workshops help you to create your ideal practice based on abundance and prosperity techniques and her many years experience working in Brighton and Hove which is highly populated with complementary therapists. www.createabundance.co.uk
She also holds a Diploma in Natural Nutrition.
Hot Stone Massage Tutor
Heather Edwards MA ITEC MTI PTLLS IDM
Heather opened her full time massage practice in 2004, having trained under the inspiration of Clare Maxwell Hudson. Part of her initial training included working with cancer patients in Charing Cross Hospital. A further diploma course in Integrated Bodywork gave Heather a keen interest in remedial massage, and Heather has since trained in Advanced and Deep Tissue massage, Myofascial Release, Joint Pain, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. She takes an holistic approach to all her treatments, and in 2006 trained in Hot and Cold Stone Therapy. She finds the additional benefits that heat can bring to her massages invaluable, and uses the stones to bring extra depth and release to both therapeutic and remedial treatments.
Heather runs a successful private practice from home, on site and in the complementary therapy clinic Dolphin House. She holds an Adult Education Certificate and is a member of the Massage Training Institute and the Brighton and Hove Integrated Health Forum. She is continually inspired by clients who endeavour to live their lives as naturopathically as possible, using complementary medicine and therapy as their primary health care. Heather’s aim with her teaching is to give students confidence and to pass on the tools and techniques which will enable them to give really good massage, and gain a wealth of massage experience.
For more information visit www.heatheredwards.co.uk .
