About the School

The Sussex School of Natural Therapies is a training company offering Complementary Therapy and Sports Massage courses and workshops. We run a variety of VTCT accredited courses and CPD workshops in our lovely venue at The Space in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex.

The company is founded by Kelly Horne and Lisa Newman. Between them, Kelly and Lisa have over 40 years of experience in both complementary therapies and teaching.

We offer a safe and inspiring learning environment. We are passionate about using organic, natural essential oils and products within our work and teaching. We would like to support local essential oil companies and therapists, so our college offers a little something back to the community.

Our aim is to encourage our students to develop self-expression within their work, so they can become unique therapists.

Our group sizes are always small - maximum 8 - ensuring quality teaching and assessing.

 

Lisa Newman

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Co-Founder and Tutor

Lisa has been a therapist since 1996 with practices in Brighton and London. She is qualified in various complementary therapies including Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Body Massage and Indian Head Massage.

Her teaching career began in 2005 and has been working at one of the main colleges in Brighton & Hove as a massage teacher, assessor and internal verifier.

She has completed the following teaching/assessor qualifications:

  • 2008 A1 Assessors Award

  • 2010 Certificate in Education (PTLLS, CTLLS & DTLLS)

  • 2017 Internally Quality Assurance

She undertakes various CPD each year for both subject specialist and general teacher training eg PREVENT, safeguarding, data protection etc.

As well as co-owner of our lovely venue, The Space Hove, she is also employed as a Teaching and Learning Coach helping to support other teachers. The role includes conducting observations, coaching, supporting new teachers, producing/delivering training and supporting the college in using technology.

Kelly Horne

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Co-Founder and Tutor

Kelly qualified in Massage in 1999. She went onto study other holistic therapies Indian Head Massage, Thai Foot and Ayurvedic Face Massage and Aromatherapy.

She started teaching in 2000 for Adult Education at The Connaught Centre in Hove and was passed on work in other establishments in the community. Kelly has also taught at other private colleges teaching Indian Head Massage to a diploma level, one-day certificate workshops, ITEC Holistic Massage Courses. She is a registered teacher with ITEC. She also offers courses that are very popular in the main colleges in Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas in Sussex and runs independent workshops from her therapy barn including Aromatherapy workshops.

She achieved her basic teaching certificate in June 2003 and then her Certificate in Education in June 2011.

Kelly offers therapies from her yurt in West Sussex. Her therapy business name is REVIVE Therapy. She offers all her therapies and focuses on the use of organic and natural products within her work. She has also been working for Neal’s Yard Remedies in Brighton for 15 years. She oversaw the product training for the staff for several years and has made good contacts in Brighton.

She also offers Aromatherapy to the Breast Cancer Support group in Brighton

www.revivetherapist.com

Michal Winiarczyk

 

Sports Massage Tutor

Michał is a passionate Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Therapist driven by the power of massage to improve both your physical and mental well-being. Having honed his skills since qualifying in 2015, he brings extensive experience to the table.

Since 2020, Michał has been a valuable member of a physiotherapy clinic, where he has helped a diverse clientele, including athletes and office workers, prevent injuries and maintain optimal flexibility.

Michał's unique approach tailors each treatment to your specific needs, addressing muscle stiffness, injury recovery, fatigue, and stress reduction – all with a holistic view of your well-being.

Visit Michał’s website: www.muscletussle.com 

Kirsty Ferry-Cook

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Tutor

Kirsty first qualified in 2005, obtaining an SMA accredited (The Sports Massage Association) diploma in Sports Massage & Remedial Bodywork.After 3 years clinical experience, She went on to obtain a BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Degree​ at a leading London University in Sports Therapy training.

She now enjoys a busy practise in Sussex, both clinic based and mobile.  She has bases at two popular, established clinics - one in central Hove, one in Portslade, and also treats in the comfort of peoples own homes.

Kirsty provided sports massage to athletes competing at the Aquatics centre at LONDON 2012, and has done a couple of seasons with different Sussex based rugby teams, pitch side & training nights.   More recent ventures include lecturing first year undergraduate students on their Functional Anatomy, and their Massage modules at London Met University, acting as lead for the massage module in 2015/16.

Since graduation, She has undertaken CPD in Medical Acupuncture, K-Taping & pregnancy and post-natal therapy, and  continuously builds on her knowledge base.

Visit Kirsty’s website www.awaypaintherapy.com