Event Phone: Stephen O’Rourke +61 421 646 137

Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025

Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm

Title: NSW/ACT Annual Branch Meeting & Speaker Day

Presenters:

1. Michelle Tanti: Certificate of Clinical Reflexology & Reiki Master

2. John Bancroft: Diploma of Clinical Reflexology & Certificates of in Maternity Reflexology, Facial Reflexology, Acupressure & Meridian Massage and Thoracolumbar Fascia from TouchPoint (DK)

3. Lisa Skerl: Diploma of Education, Certified Yoga Instructor, Vinyasa, YIN & SUP Yoga

CPT Points: 7.5 points for the full day

1 point for Annual Branch Meeting, 1 point for Winter Flow: Balance, Breathe & Focus presentation by Lisa Skerl & 0.5 point for Sound Bowls (Silver Category, Activity 8.1)

2 points for Reiki-Infused Reflexology presentation by Michelle Tanti & 3 points for Working with Fascia presentation by John Bancroft (Gold Category, Activity 6)

About the event:

NSW/ACT Annual Branch Meeting (ABM), Nominations and Announcement of Graeme Murray Award Recipient & New Committee

 

Presentation 1: Reiki-Infused Reflexology by Michelle Tanti

Learning overview of background and history of Reiki, how Reiki can assist in unblocking the Chakras to restore balance throughout the body and the integration of the modalities of Reiki & Reflexology demonstration.

 

Presentation 2: Working with Fascia by John Bancroft

“Working with Fascia” will focus on integrating a fascia treatment into your reflexology practice. Fascia is a new system which needs to be learned in order to be added to a treatment protocol. You will find that the addition of this approach can be more effective for the client than with reflexology alone.

*Preview: John requests that attendees watch the FREE Thoracolumbar Fascia TouchPoint webinar, which he has permission to share, before attending this presentation. Please see TouchPoint Denmark: www.reflexologyplatform.com
Link: https://vimeo.com/1004388632/4e9f787a31

 

Presentation 3: Winter Flow: Balance, Breathe & Focus by Lisa Skerl

“Winter Flow to Balance, Breathe and Focus” using floor or chair will include a Vinyasa Flow practice to bring you back into balance. Additionally, a Pranayama (breathing technique) will settle and warm the body. Winter flows incorporate a focus on the Kidney and Urinary Bladder, as based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This one-hour practice will bring calm on the physical, mental and emotional levels, helping you to stay grounded in the shifting seasons. The adaptation of either the floor or a chair practice will enable greater member participation.

 

35th Anniversary Celebration Presentation & Activity                               

 

Practicum Exchange & Networking Opportunities

 

On-site Trade Tables

 

Book Stall for quality second-hand Reflexology books & resources

 

About the Presenters:

 

Michelle Tanti

Michelle Tanti of Balance Integration has been a devotee of Meditation for over 10 years. She has explored and practiced a number of natural therapy modalities which have helped her while she has navigated some of life’s inevitable challenges. Today, Michelle delights in curating a mix of these modalities into the uniquely tailored reflexology treatments she is delighted to share with members.

 

 

 

 

 

John Bancroft

John Bancroft’s strong interest in educating himself across a range of natural therapies together with a love of sharing his learnings makes him a knowledgeable and enthusiastic speaker. After graduating with a Diploma of Reflexology in 2001, John has completed courses in a wide and extensive number of modalities. His latest foray into learning has led him to TouchPoint Denmark and the fascinating area of Thoracolumbar Fascia. John is keen to encourage you to incorporate this new treatment system into a reflexology client session.

 

 

 

 

 

Lisa Skerl

Seeking balance whilst being a Secondary School languages teacher, led Lisa to discover clarity of
thought and a calm mind and body through Yoga. On qualifying as a Yoga Instructor in Mexico, Lisa specialised in both fun, uplifting and dynamic Yinyasa Yoga classes for children as well as restorative, meditative and calming Yin Yoga classes for adults in need of deep tissue and fascia support. A fundamental value of her Yoga practice: RespirA (meaning Breathe in Spanish) is that Yoga is suitable for all ages and abilities and that it is never too late to start.

 

 

 

 

 

*Important Note for Attendees:

• Attendees are required to wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing for all three presentations.
• Members may bring massage tables and chairs (including linens) to the event. These may be set up during the lunch and afternoon tea breaks away from the main speaker event stage. Owing to space limitations this practicum exchange opportunity will be available on a first come first served basis.