Lecturing Team



Sandi Rogers
Sandi Rogers is a qualified Medical Herbalist, Naturopath, Reflexognosist, Lecturer, Massage Therapist, and Founder & Chief Executive Officer of the National College of Traditional Medicine. She naturally takes a wholistic approach to healing.

Boasting an impressive educational background, Sandi has a Masters in Education and Training, more than a dozen diplomas in natural therapies and is currently studying for her Doctoral Degree.
Having published many papers and authored books on complementary medicine, Sandi is also in demand on the corporate speaking circuit with engagements both nationally and internationally.





Ann Beck
Ann has 10 years experience in private practice as a Consultant Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. For the past few years she has worked with the crisis support services in counseling and training. She is a senior lecturer and member of the examination & assessment board in Diplomas of Clinical Hypnotherapy, Community Welfare and Counselling.

Ann is involved with the faculty of Hypnobirthing Institute USA, is a national Sleeptalk for children trainer and coach, facilitator of men’s groups through the child protection agency and trains trainers and therapists in areas around risk assessment, men and separation Ann is also involved as a trainer and mentor with the National Internships of the Men’s Cultural Exchange Program with Mensline Australia.




Dani Simmonds
Dani Simmonds worked as a medical scientist for thirty years, during which time she specialised in microbiology, mycology, virology and serology.

Over the last fifteen years, Dani has been studying many aspects of the horse.
She participated in TTEAM clinics, became involved in Natural Horsmanship, studied Equine Myofunctional Therapy at the National College of Traditional Medicine, has studied Homeopathy, Equine Craniosacral therapy, with further study in barefoot trimming and equine acupuncture on the horizon.

Together with Caroline Hamilton, Carol Morely and Chrisann Ware, Dani created the saddle-fit video, ‘Free to Move’ with their business “Freehorse Productions” hoping to produce more educational videos in the future.





Leslie Williamson
Since 1995 Leslie has worked professionally as a Qualified Freelance Horse Riding Instructor with Classical Dressage as her favourite discipline. In 1999 Leslie graduated from the National College of Traditional Medicine with a certificate in Equine Myofunctional Therapy and in 2000 she was invited by the college to train a s a lecturer.

Leslie's other passion in life is the world of Dance. She has worked professionally, owned her own dance school and has been teaching for 21yrs.
Each day whether she's teaching dance, instructing at riding club or lecturing on the EMT course, she's faced with muscles and their quality of movement and is a great advocate on the benefits of Myofunctional Therapy. 










Lisa Handley
Lisa Handley graduated with a certificate in Equine Myofunctional Therapy from the National College of Traditional Medicine in 2001. She has her own professional Equine Myofunctional Therapy business (Equine Muscle Management), massaging all Equine disciplines. In 2003 Lisa joined the team of lecturers and has recently completed the Equine Nutrition Certificate.


Joane Goulding
As an educator for some 30 years, with extensive experience in Stress Management and Nutrition, Joane has specialized in the Biopsychosocial aspect of Stress and Mind Management. She has published many papers and lectured throughout Australia and in the US.

In 1998 Joane was awarded a Fellowship for services to the science of Hypnosis by the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists which acknowledged her contribution to the science of hypnosis and changes to the Victorian Psychological Practices Act. An approved supervisor, mentor and lecturer for the hypnosis industry, Joane is also a master hypnotist, lecturer and examiner for the American Council of Hypnotic Examiners. The English International Biographical Directory 1987 records Joane was awarded a “Distinguished Achievement” award and The American Biographical Institute recognized her “Outstanding Service to the Healing Profession.” Joane is a qualified Psychonutritionalist and innovator of numerous Psychonutritional diagnostic questionnaires and procedures and was in private practice for many years.





Royce Borgelt
Royce Borgelt has been a secondary school techer and remedial masseur for 21 years. Royce holds both a Bachelor of Arts Science(education) majoring in Biology and Microbiology and a Diploma of Remedial Massage. Royce also holds qualifications in Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial release, Bowen therapy and Onsen Techniques in structional balancing. Royce has presented workshops in streching, Myofascial release, Trigger point, Lymphatic drainage and positional release.

Royce was perviously the Secretary for the Professional Masseur Association of Victoria and currently holds membership with the AAMT.




Nicki Stewart
Nicki Stewart is a qualified Naturopath and Medical Herbalist. She has been in clinical practice for five years, operating from a clinic in Ballarat and at the National College of Traditional Medicine. 

In 1994, Nicki commenced her study with this college, gaining a Diploma of Herbal Medicine. Passionate about ongoing learning, Nicki is currently completing a Diploma of Reflexognosy and a Diploma of Nutrition at the NCTM.

National College of Traditional Medicine students may recognise Nicki as a senior lecturer in the Herbal Medicine courses, a role she has maintained for the past four years. Educating the public on health and wellbeing is a special area of interest for Nicki.
Jane Myers
Jane Myers has a Masters degree in Equine Science and has spent the last seven years teaching Equine Studies at the University of Melbourne (Glenormiston College).

She is an executive member of the Association for Horsemanship Safety and Education (AHSE), is one of the trustees of the Australian Horse Industry Council (AHIC), the national ‘umbrella’ body of the Horse Industry and is a former working group member (representing horses) of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS), a five-year government initiative via DAFF.

Jane is the author of two books; Managing Horses on Small Properties and Horse Safe and she is co-author of Horse Sense (2nd edition) all published by CSIRO and is now running her own business called Equiculture where she runs clinics and workshops on a variety of subjects including sustainable property management.

 

 

 

 

 

Sue Martin
Sue Martin is a qualified equine and canine masseur, nutritionist and herbalist started her own business after studying at the National College of Traditional Medicine in Sunshine. She also holds qualification in Bowen therapy and will be studying the Biology of Organisms and Cells at Melbourne University in 2010
Maria Pilli
Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner
Maria is a Western Herbal Medicine Practitioner, having completed her qualification with the National College of Traditional Medicine. She practices at her clinics in Avondale Heights and Sandi Rogers & Associates.

Apart from her commitment to her practice, Maria runs 2 other Small businesses and has accumulated a great deal of knowledge through her life experience, which lends itself to enriching her practice.

Belinda Morrison
 As a qualified Canine Myfunctional therapist Bel Morrison has spent the past 8 years working in the field of  alternative medicine. Driven by her love & compassion for animals Bel has studied extensively in the field with a Diploma of Small Animal Naturopathy and a Bachelor of Science to her credit.

Sharon Malcolm
Julie Lorenz