Christine Scully

CEO, Chief Practitioner, College Principal

Christine holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Studies) and was the first person in Australia to gain First Class Honours in her field. Since then Christine has successfully undertaken Certificates in Relaxation Massage, Sports Massage, Naturopathy and Veterinary Botanical Medicine, Chinese Cupping, Ear and body candling, Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment and Ipsalu Kriya Yoga Teacher Training. Christine began using Equine Tactile Therapy in 1993 to assist in equine performance enhancement and over the following year adapted her techniques to assist in post injury rehabilitation. Since this time Christine has worked with many horses from elite athletes to children’s ponies, assisting both the horse and the owner in developing techniques to overcome illness and reduced performance. Christine’s many years of experience in the Equine Industry includes massage and natural therapy practice since 1993, lecturing positions at Charles Sturt University and Temora TAFE, plus research into equine nutrition, gait analysis and genetics of performance. Christine was one of the five founding member to commence the Holistic Animal Therapy Association of Australia (HATAA). Always committed to effective equine health care, Christine is often requested to speak at conferences and expos, including Equitana, as she willingly shares her knowledge with all to enhance the health care provided to horses. It is this commitment that has lead to the development of the professional Diploma in Equine Tactile Therapy, the formation of ACATT, the training of highly knowledgeable and professional equine therapists, plus the development of a busy practice and retail outlet in Monbulk Victoria. We hope you will join us in learning and sharing the knowledge for the better care of all horses.

Amanda Hocking

College Registrar

Amanda began working with ACATt in 2003 and was promoted to College Registrar in March 2007. Having worked for ACATT off and on since 2003 Amanda is an integral part of our administration team. Amanda has been involved with horses for most of her life, and has worked as a riding instructor, clipping horses and also in the management of pony club. Her calm efficient style is an asset to this office and students will find that Amanda is always ready to assist where she can. Amanda can be contacted on Monday, Thursday and Friday of each week, except public holidays.

Skye Clements

Administration Assistant

Skye joined the ACATT team in November 2009 to assist in the shop front. In January 2010 Skye increased her involvement with the College Administration and Accreditation in particular. Skye holds a nursing qualification her knowledge of health care and ability to support our clients from this level is of great value to the shop front, clients and students. Skye works Thursday each week.

Clare McClelland

Administration Assistant

Clare joined the ACATT Team in December 2010 to assist the administration team. Holding massage, counselling, and photography qualifications along with a Certificate IV in Workplace Training, Clare brings many skills and experience to the team at ACATT. Working Fridays from 9 – 5 in administration and college accreditation.

Leonne Carman

Tutor

Leonne has been involved with horses most of her life, firstly with her grandparents racing standardbreds and then with her own horses. She has been involved with Adult Riding Clubs since her late teens and enjoys the non-competitive side of horse riding and harness. Currently owning 5 horses Leonne provides thorough and knowledgeable care in all aspects of equine management.. Leonne is married with 5 children and 2 (so far) grandchildren and her skills gained here combined with her equine knowledge and interest provide ACATT students with fantastic support. Leonne joined A.C.A.T.T. as a student in Aug 2005 and having gained the Diploma of Equine Tactile Therapy runs her own successful Equine Tactile therapy business.

Anne-Maree Shiplee

Tutor

Anne-Marie joined ACATT in 2007 as a tutor. Holding a Bachelor of Social Sciences, Graduate Diploma in Education, Cert Equine Sports Therapy and currently completing her Diploma of Equine Tactile Therapy, Anne-Marie has much to offer the students of ACATT. Being a thorough and effective practitioner and Anne-Marie brings her skills in teaching and equine care to assist our students achieve their highest standards of learning.

Sharon Wilkinson

Practical Intensive supervisor and Assessor

Sharon has spent much of her life working and competing with horses. Since completing the Diploma of Tactile Therapy (ACATT) Sharon has been running her own business using Remedial and Sports massage including rehabilitation and training techniques to enhance the performance of Racing Thoroughbreds, Dressage horses, showjumpers and pleasure mounts. Sharon’s passion for horses is illustrated in her handling skills and commitment to passing on her knowledge to students and clients to assist in their equine knowledge. Sharon is a valued short course instructor, practical intensive supervisor and assessor for ACATT.