Credentials
I hold myself to the highest professional standards in everything I offer. I practice in accordance with recognized codes of conduct, clear ethical guidelines, and a defined scope of practice. This means I only teach and support in areas I am properly trained and qualified in, I continue my professional education, and I always place the safety, wellbeing, and autonomy of my students and clients first. This level of accountability matters deeply to me – it protects you, and it honours the integrity of this work.
Memberships
ATMS #3691
Yoga Australia #12390
Certifications
“When one is established in truthfulness (satya), actions and their results are aligned.”
~ The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (2.36)
Rebel
Yoga Therapy
Certificate in Yoga Therapy, December 2020
Yogic Wisdom, 650 hours
Yoga Teacher, Level 2
Certificate in Yoga Teaching – February 2014
Byron Yoga, 500 hours
Yoga Teacher, Level 1
Certificate in Yoga Teaching – March 2013
Byron Yoga, 200 hours
Certificate 4 Small Business Management
Holmesglen TAFE, Vic – April 2011
Usui Reiki Master
Certificate Usui Reiki Master – April 2023
Natural Healer
Usui Reiki, Level 2
Certificate Usui Reiki Level 2 – January 1998
Mark Gerrand, Sydney NSW, Australia
Trainer of NLP
Advanced Neuro Dynamics, Costa Mesa, Califormia – 1997
Diploma of Shiatsu Therapy
Nature Care College, St Leonards, NSW – August 1996
Diploma of Reflexology
Nature Care College, St Leonards, NSW – August 1994
Vipassana Meditation
Dhamma Bhumi – Blackheath NSW
1993
Diploma of Naturopathy
Nature Care College, St Leonards, NSW – 1993
Diploma of Homoeopathy
Nature Care College, St Leonards, NSW – 1993
Diploma of Remedial Therapy
Nature Care College, St Leonards, NSW – August 1990
Accredited Fitness Leader
ACHPER, NSW – 1990
Why Credentials Matter to Me
Credentials matter to me because they reflect a standard I choose to hold myself to. In a field where people place deep trust in those who guide them, I believe it is essential to demonstrate that my work is grounded in discipline, accountability, and a clear understanding of scope. Formal recognition signals that I have done the steady, often unseen work required to teach and lead with integrity.
For me, credentials are not about status. They are about stewardship. They show that I take seriously the responsibility of working with people’s bodies, breath, and inner lives. They affirm that my decisions are informed, my boundaries are sound, and my teaching is anchored in ethical clarity rather than personal preference or charisma.
They also matter because they strengthen the profession itself. When practitioners commit to recognised standards, we create safer environments, clearer expectations, and a culture where care is not improvised but intentionally cultivated.
Ultimately, credentials are one way I honour the people I serve. They reflect my commitment to doing this work with care, rigour, and respect.
Yoga teacher mentoring is the heart of how I support our profession. I offer teachers a steady, accountable space to refine their judgement, clarify scope, and deepen the maturity behind their teaching.
Mentoring isn’t about adding more techniques; it’s about cultivating discernment, ethical clarity, and the confidence that comes from being well?supported.
For me, it’s a way of strengthening the integrity of yoga itself – ensuring teachers grow with discernment, compassion, and respect for the responsibility they carry.
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