All Hahana Stone Massage trainers have completed the "therapist-style" Stone Therapy/Hot Stone Massage training course with Philip (the founder), as well attending an intensive five-day "Train the Trainer" workshop at our head office in Queensland.
The experience gained by performing treatments as practising therapists, combined with the invaluable knowledge passed on during the "Train the Trainer" workshop, has equipped all of our trainers with the necessary skills to teach this truly unique style of Stone Therapy/Hot Stone Massage. All have completed (or are in the process of completing) a Certificate IV in Assessment & Training.
International Training & Queensland (Sunshine Coast) - Philip Cook - Founder
Philip was introduced to massage at a young age through various sporting activities. He began his studies in the summer of 1996 with short courses in Sports Massage and Reiki, to 'test the water' of the growing natural therapies industry. These initial studies lead him to an inner realisation that healing was his chosen path.
After completing a one-year Certificate IV in Oriental Massage at the Australian College of Natural Medicine (Brisbane), Philip decided to pursue his interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). An internship at Guangxi TCM University in Nanning (China) in early 2002 saw the completion of a total of five years study, and Philip graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture).
Having been bitten by the 'travel bug', Philip decided to put his acupuncture on hold and combine working as a massage therapist (as he had done during his studies) with seeing the world. This was made possible after he gained employment in the Day Spa aboard the 6-star cruise ship 'Crystal Harmony'. It was during the intensive training in London, prior to boarding the ship, that Philip was first trained in various Spa treatments, including Hot Stone Massage.
The next eight and a half months saw Philip working 12 hour days, 6 days a week, specialising in Hot Stone Massage. He was appointed the responsibility of training new staff members in what had fast become his preferred style of massage. At the conclusion of his contract, Philip returned to Australia and continued working and training staff at Day Spas located in Brisbane.
Demand for training and products quickly grew both locally and interstate and Philip decided to focus full-time on developing this unique style of massage. By mid 2004, Hahana Stone Massage was already well established as a treatment in Spas and Salons all along the east-coast of Australia. Although Philip does still facilitate many training sessions and weekend workshops, he will usually be the first point-of-contact for those interested in finding out more about Hahana Stone Massage.
Queensland (Brisbane) - Annie Burns
Annie began her studies in early 2000 and to this date she has completed four Diplomas - Remedial Massage; Traditional Chinese Medicine and Tui Na; Reflexology; and, Aromatherapy. She has also completed short courses such as Cultural Bodywork (a form of Kahuna), Pregnancy Massage, several Beauty Therapy subjects, as well as Nutrition. Annie has worked as a trainer (which included authoring numerous training manuals) and manager for several Spas across South-East Queensland, and has also been actively involved in the creation/re-creation, of several other Spas (including The Retreat Spa on Hayman Island; the Fernwood Women’s Day Spa in Toowoomba; and, Bodywize in Brisbane). When not studying or training for Hahana Stone Massage, Annie keeps herself busy performing treatments and running her own business, Red Bamboo, which specialises in handmade lotions, balms, scrubs, etc.
New South Wales (Sydney) - Lauren Murcia
Lauren began studying Beauty Therapy in early 2000, completing her training with International qualifications for all beauty therapy treatments (massage, facials, waxing, etc) at the end of 2001. She has supplemented this initial training with further courses in Lymphatic Facial Massage and Aromatherapy. As with most therapists, Lauren has picked up many of her skills while working in various salons, sharing knowledge with other therapists. With massage (and in particular Hot Stone Massage) being one of her favorite treatments, it was an obvious progression to become a Hahana Stone Massage trainer. Lauren is also the director of her own salon, Lauren Murcia Skin Body & Soul, located in Double Bay.
Victoria (Melbourne) - Donna Sargent
After completing her Diploma in Remedial Massage in 2001, Donna founded Adelaide Mobile Massage (now Massage2u). In mid-2004, Donna relocated to Melbourne to establish the Melbourne division of Massage2u. Apart from Remedial Massage, Donna also has a passion for Australian Wildflower Essences, Reconnective Healing and Theta Healing. Although keeping busy with Hahana Stone Massage training and running Massage2u, Donna still finds time to keep practising massage. She is an active member of the ATMS (Australian Traditional Medicine Society) and the Australian Institute of Management.
Western Australia (Perth) - Sylvie Goulds
Sylvie has extensive experience in the wellness industry and holds National and International qualifications in Health Sciences, Aesthetics, Physiatrics and Electrolysis. She is the founding director of Solace Therapies, a West Australian company specialising in the development of a natural, professional Skincare and Spa Therapy range created specifically for the beauty, health and wellbeing industries. The company also has an outstanding Signature Spa Treatment program which Sylvie has developed to augment the Solace Therapies product range. When not training in Hahana Stone Massage or Spa Therapies, Sylvie can be found in her private clinic, following her healing passion.
Australian Capital Territory (Canberra) - Amnys Darbyshire
Amnys first studied her Certificate IV in Remedial Massage in Canberra in 2003. Chi Nei Tsang (“working the energy of the internal organs”) Fundamentals training in Sydney (2004), Wollombi (2005) and Wyee (2007) saw her practical base expand with expert guiding from The Healing Tao and Chi Nei Tsang Institute (Canada). Amnys has also studied Ku Nye (Tibetan Massage) with Dr Nida Chenagtsang. In 2005, Amnys upgraded to a Diploma in Remedial Massage, majoring in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Amnys currently works as a massage therapist in Canberra, as well as facilitating workshops for Hahana Stone Massage.
Tasmania (Hobart) - Kay Stammers
Kay originally trained as a Remedial Massage Therapist back in 1983, well before the general population knew about the benefits of this emerging industry. She has travelled the world extensively, learning new healing techniques including Reiki, Aromatherapy, Shiatsu, Raindrop Technique and Tibetan Reflexology. Kay is also Young Living Oils consultant. Apart from facilitating Hahana Stone Massage workshops, she also works in her own clinic in Kettering, Tasmania.
Please contact us to make a booking or to find out more about our Hot Stone Massage/Stone Therapy training sessions and workshops.
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