Our Trainers

We could not be more proud of the team of trainers we have on board to work with our students.

Student feedback forms come into the IMIS office every month, year round with more positive comments, appreciation and commendation for the trainers and the effort and attention they provide to the students they work with.

Regardless of the trainer at the course you select we have no doubt that your trainer will inspire and support you throughout the program.

Natalie Burgess

Natalie Burgess has been a Midwife since 2000, and is involved in promoting and supporting natural birthing choices in the South West of Western Australia. Natalie runs her own business teaching pregnancy yoga, Mother Baby Yoga and Infant Massage as well as providing childbirth education, birth and breastfeeding support.

Natalie’s passion for the benefits that infant massage can provide to infants and their families is undeniable and positively infectious.

A professional member of the Australian College of Midwives, the National Association of Childbirth Educators and the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia, Natalie is full of energy and strives to provide her students with the support and information they need throughout their training.

Qualifications:

Qualified Midwife, BSc (Nursing) Graduate Diploma (Midwifery)
Certified Yoga Teacher
Birthskills Practitioner
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
Accredited Infant Massage Trainer
IMIS Infant Massage Correspondence Trainer
Certified NACE Trainer
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

"Natalie was a fantastic trainer. Very relaxed and approachable."
T. Porter-Smith, Perth April 2010

"Just Brilliant!"
T.Dougill, Perth November 2011

"Natalie was amazing! Very good teacher, made me feel very comfortable and more confident about assessment/exams. Thank you!"
M.Graneri, Perth November 2010

"Perfect. Natalie is a wonderful professional teacher whose personality and communication skills are excellent. Her caring nature – I really valued. Thank you."
J. Starley, Perth November 2012

"Natalie has done a fantastic job of being relaxed and patient with all questions. A lovely lade, being happy and bubbly making everyone feel comfortable."
B.Moore, Perth November 2012

Sandra Katsikis

Sandra Katsikis is a Remedial Massage Therapist with excellent communication and presentation skills. Sandra is a brilliant motivator and currently runs her own business providing remedial massage and infant massage instruction for parents.

Sandra’s caring and patient disposition in her IMIS classes is always commented on by her students.

A professional member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association and the Infant Massage Information Service, Sandra has a calm, patient and enthusiastic teaching style and is approachable and supportive with all the students she works with.

Qualifications:

Diploma of Remedial Massage
Bachelor of Applied Science
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
Accredited Infant Massage Trainer

"Sandra is brilliant. She is clear, friendly and precise and is not intimidating at all. She knows her stuff and I aspire to be like her in my infant massage training to parents."
N. Salamat, Sydney June 2010

"Sandra was very approachable. Lovely to be taught by her."
Anonymous student, Sydney June 2011

"Sandra was great, perfect personality to teach. She made lessons enjoyable and her enthusiasm is great."
L. Thompson, Sydney June 2012

"Very entertaining and easy to listen to. I enjoyed theory mixed with personal experiences of Sandra and other instructors."
L. Sherman, Melbourne August 2012

"Thank you so much Sandra. You delivered with upmost skill and always with a smile."
S. Jokic, Melbourne August 2012

"Sandra was fabulous! Very professional, knowledgeable and informative. Kept it practical and interesting. Very engaging and supportive."
C.Keeble, Melbourne August 2012