The Australian School of Body Therapies
Intensive Hands on and Correspondance Massage and Bowen Therapy Courses
Testimonials
Tim McConnachie
Hi Bronson. I've been thinking of you recently and i wanted to give you a testimonial. So here it is:
Its been six months since our massage intensive (10 hours of massage over 5 days) and i have to tell you that i still feel the benefits, many of which were immediate but have continued. I'm a lot more relaxed and stress-free in my life. Psychologically i have much less worry and depression. My thinking is much clearer and my mood is lighter and i find that i can handle things better than ever. The main reason I got your massage was to address the disabling stomach pain that i had for over 5 years. I'm happy to report that i've had no stomach pain for the last 6 months. I had severe stomach contractions and clutching that were so painful my knees would literally buckle underneath me. I believe the problem had a psychological cause, but it was very physically debilitating. You freed my stomach. That last day when you went really deep into my gut, i knew than that it was free. I remember laughing and laughing on the table. One of the best experiences of my life. And i've had no contractions or pain since. It has changed the way that i relate to people and to my life. Thank you, mate. I'll be back.
Tim
Moses River, Massage Therapist, NZ
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So you think you know how to massage? I answered yes
to this question before my 2 weeks with Bronson. After studying 3 years
of Sports and Holistic massage in college I thought I knew how to find
tension and remove it from the body, I had been getting good feedback
from my clients in the Spa where I work and felt my bodywork was to a
high standard. As a massage therapist you never stop learning, one of the best things about the job, it keeps you interested. You can imagine my shock (and delight) when only after a few days with Bronson I'm realising how much further I can take my massage. During the 2 weeks I can honestly say I learned much more than in the 3 years of massage training in college, unbelievable but true, this is down to the style of teaching and the techniques covered. Back in the Spa where I work my first 2 clients could not praise my new style of massage enough, instead of doing my usual Spa massage which was always the same I was able to use the techniques learned with Bronson and actually massage the whole body, feeling and removing the tension along the way. Client number one commented afterwards that she felt so light she thought she must surely be levitating. Client number two commented that even though she had been having deep massage for many years this was truly the best she had ever felt and left the Spa only to return 3 days later to thank me again and leave a box of beer as way of thanks for the best massage she had ever had (I'm Irish, we like a beer or 3). Thank you Bronson for passing on your knowledge and I hope to study with you again in the near future, you have helped me realise that massage and bodywork can do way more than make people feel good, it can really work to heal them and help them heal themselves, amazing stuff! Best Regards, Moses River.  |
Lynne Bon de Veire (client)
Le Perche, France
It was three weeks before my return to France when a friend said ''You need to see Bronson!".
Having almost made searching for a ''Body Worker '' my main goal in life over 35 years, I am up for anything, on recommendation! Turning up with my forever hopeful frame of mind, the first 5 minutes I knew this time would be different, if nothing else... interesting. My intuition, picked up on his .... which he has ..... in delicate abundance.
This process is a two way encounter. There appeared to be no ''formula'' where the ''technique'' was applied from the external toward the internal. He read my body, scanning it like a map working in different ways at different points, releasing the pain , by coercion .....
The discomfort of it leaving was welcome because I knew I was in good hands.I had three sessions then took my flight. I was on a high because for the first time in years ... I WASN'T IN PAIN !..I considered flying straight back because I'm looking forward to being in maintenance mode this meeting surpassed all my hopes, I annoyed my friends with my excitement.
I have had SO MANY massages in my life for pain relief, this was not a massage it was a life changing event. This is the process I've been looking for, delivered by someone intuitive, compassionate, competent, nurturing and passionate about what he's doing. What more could one be looking for ??
Bronson ..... BRAVO !!
See you on my next visit.
James Backer (Client)
Real Estate Agent
Avalon Beach, Australia
Craig Privett (student)
Melbourne, Australia
A changed for life customer !
"Having no idea what to expect I was open to anything when I laid on the table. What came next was amazing and life changing. Because my first experience of a Raynor Massage was so strong and profound it is impossible for me to be the same person I was 1 1/2 hrs before it. I definitely felt that I worked with Bronson and together we achieved an amazing emotional release and major Chi movement throughout my body. All from a massage, who would have thought it possible? When I say I worked with Bronson I mean that My breathing was connected to his and without being able to breath through the massage, the experience would not have been as deep and profound. Bronson is a complete and passionate professional and within 20 mins of him starting the massage I trusted Bronson completely to do anything he thought necessary and I am glad I did. He took me to my limits and back. I was laughing, crying and shaking at times on the table. All of which was involuntary and had nothing to do with the pressure of his hands on my body and all to do with stuff I have been holding on too. So whats the point, why go through it? Well That night I played a Tennis semi - final and have never played better, my team mates were in awe, my friends over the next few days kept saying "you look great your colour is so healthy" or a few times friends said "you look very Zen". I stood straighter, felt happier, slept great and was playing the best tennis of my life, all from a Raynor Massage carried out by Bronson Bertschinger. I hope at sometime in your life you make the effort and commitment to have a Raynor Massage and your first stop should be trying to get Bronson Bertschinger to be the one that provides the massage."
PS: Bronson is my first stop when ever I get to Sydney, I can't get enough of the massge. I wish he lived just down the road.
Candace Earl (client)
Yoga Instructor, Massage Therapist
“I was lucky enough to catch Bronson at a Massage Training Course he was teaching in Brisbane for which I got to be the demo in front of the class. I have received a far bit of massage and I am also a Massage Therapist. Well, what can I say, I had never experienced a massage like that before. He detected the tension in my body and worked at releasing it, which in turn got the chi moving. I had never experienced that before, it was truly amazing. His nurturing and caring qualities really showed during the massage and each stroke had intent and a purpose behind it. My health has improved a lot since that massage. My digestive system is working much better, it promoted better circulation, released the tension in my muscles, realigned my neck and also helped on an emotional level as well. I feel a lot more grounded now. I cannot thank you enough Bronson, you truly have a gift”.
Mark McDonald (client)
Builder
Narrabeen, Australia
Leanne Rutter (client)
Admin Manager, Gold Coast
I have never experienced a massage like this one before. Bronson has gifted hands, and the compassion to match. I felt instantly at ease and filled with trust from the moment I got on to the table and I knew that I could begin to let go of the tension I had been carrying around for so long. Since having the massage I feel even now a couple of weeks later that I am still experiencing the benefits from my treatment, in some ways its hard to describe in words. I have also noticed that some of the surface veins on my legs have cleared significantly from just one session with him. Amazed and eternally grateful to have experienced a Raynor Massage with Bronson, he truly is a gem :o).
Carly Craig (client)
Avalon, Australia
Bronson's technique of massage was like nothing I had ever experienced before and I have had various different forms of massage. Bronson is very in tune with being present with you and works with you, at your level, you get results whilst having a massage but also importantly after.
I was a amazed at the amount of feelings, emotions, stress, my body
was holding on to, that i didnt know even exisited with in me.
During the treatment, i had so many different reactions and sensation
going on with in my body. I was unaware of what i was carrying in my
body, I would have the most bizare currents rushing throught my body
one minute i would feel such a warm heat, as if there were a heat lamp
on my body, then i would have goose bumps, followed by a feeling of
release.
This form of massage for me was so beneficial, when i opened my eyes after the treatment, i feet totally dazed and bewildered, as if i had come back into my body.
The day after my massage i felt much more intune with myself, had more vitality, and couldnt stop thinking wow what an awesome experience!
Bronson was very professional and has a gift for....i would say healing or body therapy!! Thats truely what it it was like. It has shown me not to put limitations on what you think you no about your self and your body.
Tina Hansen (client)
Stefanie Hunkin (client)
Sydney Australia
“After having massages since I was a little girl due to various aches and pains and the aftermath of broken bones, I knew there were good massages and not so good massages! However, my massage with Bronson outweighed all my expectations of what a fantastic massage was! It renewed my faith in massage as a means of not only relieving pain but completely removing it on a long term basis. To say I am excited about Bronson and the way he works is an understatement!
I found Bronson to be very intuitive and nurturing and caring. His massage studio is set in a really peaceful environment and with the assistance of Branson, you are really invited to fully relax and experience an amazing transformational experience through massage.
Since seeing Bronson I have experienced pain relief for a long period of time and I am totally wrapped to have found someone with that’s got the whole package in a sense of how he looks after you and the technique he uses.
THANKYOU!!
Stef H”
Moses River
Queenstown, New Zealand
So you think you know how to massage? I answered yes to this question before my 2 weeks with Bronson. After studying 3 years of Sports and Holistic massage in college I thought I knew how to find tension and remove it from the body, I had been getting good feedback from my clients in the Spa where I work and felt my bodywork was to a high standard.
As a massage therapist you never stop learning, one of the best things about the job, it keeps you interested. You can imagine my shock (and delight) when only after a few days with Bronson I'm realising how much further I can take my massage. During the 2 weeks I can honestly say I learned much more than in the 3 years of massage training in college, unbelievable but true, this is down to the style of teaching and the techniques covered.
Back in the Spa where I work my first 2 clients could not praise my new style of massage enough, instead of doing my usual Spa massage which was always the same I was able to use the techniques learned with Bronson and actually massage the whole body, feeling and removing the tension along the way. Client number one commented afterwards that she felt so light she thought she must surely be levitating. Client number two commented that even though she had been having deep massage for many years this was truly the best she had ever felt and left the Spa only to return 3 days later to thank me again and leave a box of beer as way of thanks for the best massage she had ever had (I'm Irish, we like a beer or 3).
Thank you Bronson for passing on your knowledge and I hope to study with you again in the near future, you have helped me realise that massage and bodywork can do way more than make people feel good, it can really work to heal them and help them heal themselves, amazing stuff
Best Regards
Moses River
Neil Baldwin (client)
Builder
Sydney Australia
Testimonials for Brandon Raynor & Raynor Massage
I have just completed the Raynor Massage Diploma in London, taught by Brandon Raynor - it was the most intensive, most incredible and transformational 2 weeks of my life!
I had never studied massage before and booked tentatively knowing how little I knew but attracted by the intensive nature of the course and the slightly quirky video clips online! I had spent 20 years working in education, 16 of these in University lecturing & training teachers and then had worked in the homeless sector. The couple of years running up to the course had been rough and I had begun to have panic attacks, was on anti-anxiety medication and knew that I had to make some real changes in my work and lifestyle. I kept being drawn back to this course and, not even knowing if I would be able to do it, took the plunge and booked.
There were 16 of us on the certificate course with 9 staying on for the diploma, a great group of people to work with. The description of 20% tutor input, 40% massaging and 40% being massaged was pretty accurate - except that in massaging or being massaged, this also involved tutor input as we were guided through to gain confidence in what we did.
Raynor massage is certainly not 'fluffy' massage where you feel good on the table but back to normal fairly quickly afterwards, 'being on the table' is an active process but for me as the tension was driven out of my muscles, so too was the anxiety and by the end of the first week I had abandoned my medication and have not needed it since. I re-discovered my outrageous side and have never laughed so much, I was a different person returning home. Since completing the course last week, I have massaged friends and family who have all been surprised by both the strength of the massage and that it was possible for me to learn so much in two weeks. I may not know the Latin names of the muscles I am working on, but I do know how to find tension in a person and then get rid of it - it's that, rather than academic anatomical knowledge that in this massage makes the difference to people.
Maureen Abson
London Diploma Course July-August 2008
"Hi Brandon,
I hope my email finds you excellent in good health and wealthy in spirits.
Just wanted to let you know that today I was approached from BHP Billeton ( Mining Company) to obtain my interest in working with their company as soon as we can organise a meeting to find out what I would require to set up my massage business in conjuction with their company.
I can't tell you what a huge buzz I have gotten from all of this. Especially being told that I have come highly recommended. I don't have to tell you how I already get a buzz from my business as it is now.
So in short, what I'm really wanting to say is thank you, for opening up my eyes to a whole new world. A different appraoch to life and the skills to be able to help those that need it.
I'm hanging out to do the last part of the diploma next week in Perth. I'm not sure whether it is the lure of some more hands on massaging......( boy could I use it right now) or just to obtain that further knowledge.........
Oh yes, and you can say...not that woman again...
Once again, thank you for what you have followed through with your dream, and allowing the rest of us to share in it.
Regards
Maria Teale"
Taking the Raynor training was a turning point in my career because the certification has allowed me to assist an ever expanding group of people in need.The techniques I learned have blended well with my aromatherapy clinical practice and my clients are very pleased with the results. And now I can't wait to attend advanced Raynor training courses!
Karen Hanna
Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2007
It was a pleasure to meet and watch Brandon Raynor demonstrating his creation.I do recommend to anyone who like to develop "Brandon Raynor Style Massage" to sign on the advance course.Since the course,I notice a huge progress in my skill. Looking forward to meet Brandon Raynor again to absorb is knowledge, the man is a Master in Body relaxation. After receiving a demonstration massage from Brandon Raynor, I now truly understand the meaning of relax. Thank you for 5 great days with the Grand Master.
Jean Yvonne Bouvet
London 2009
The advanced course was an amazing experience !It has brought together the Raynor massage for me and taken it to another level . I have had the confidence to go full time as a massage therapist. I feel great in myself after receiving a massage and the benefits are being passed on to my clients !
Angela Parsons
London 2009
I was very stressed and ill from work. I took time off to do the Diploma course on offer. I was very nervous for I had no previous experience or knowledge, apart from some basic techniques. Karen and Maureen were excellent! They are the nicest people you could wish to meet! I enjoyed the course SO much!! It was so interesting to watch and practice in a great atmosphere. It has also done me the world of good mentally, physically and emotionally. My only regret was not doing the advanced course! I would love to do it! Hopefully soon....
Ed Taoka
London 2009
I was overwhelmed by Brandon's powerful massage style. Refined over many years ,so to the point, on how to concentrate your limited time and effort, to give the client the maximum release. Thank you for revealing your massage to the world. Brandon Raynor Massage is the bomb.
Peter Moran
Sydney 2009
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Testimonials for Bruce Bentley
"The first class I did with Bruce was the Western Tradition Cupping Workshop and had such outstanding results in conjunction with massage on the elite athletes I treat, that I then did the Eastern Tradition and the Gua Sha Day. Bruce's vast knowledge on these subjects is second to none and I highly recommend his courses. Cupping and Gua Sha have both been fantastic on the athletes. They are completely sold on both!! It saves my hands as well".
Heather Deller
Official massage therapist for the Great Britain Olympic Cycling Team, US, T- Mobile, the Women’s Professional Cycling Team and Chinese, Giant Bicycles, Women’s Professional Cycling Team.
"Although I had been to Thailand six times to seriously study Traditional Thai Massage, when I heard about Bruce Bentley's research, I went to Melbourne (I live in Brisbane) to do the Diploma course with the ASTTM. I was so impressed with with the quality and range of teaching that I decided to do the entire course again the following year! I can only congratulate the ASTTM on their efforts over the past 30 years in gathering the depth of knowledge and skills (much of it no longer available in Thailand) that students receive. I highly recommend the course to all those interested in this excellent synthesis of yoga and massage."
Richard Clark
Ashtanga Yoga instructor, Traditional Thai massage practitioner, past president of the Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association and writer for Australian Yoga Life magazine.
Dear Bruce, just a short note to let you know how much I enjoyed your Western cupping workshop. I've had wonderful results with my clients. One person, an ex-rugby player who's come back four weeks in a row said he feels like a new person. Another is a farmer whose body was locked -up with years of injuries. He said 'I feel great with the cupping treatments'. Instead of me working really hard, I'm getting even better results and with the cups I can get so much done in a treatment session. I reckon the cupping therapy is just great. Please put me down for the upcoming Eastern tradition. Many thanks!'
Carol Lyons, remedial massage therapist.
Testimonials for Dorn Spinal Therapy
I Am Now Pain Free Long Term
“Before I saw Barbara I had suffered for a few years with debilitating lower back pain. I had tried many different treatments but none with lasting results.After one treatment with Barbara my back improved significantly and I am now pain free long term.
Barbara also showed me exercises to improve posture and health problems that other practitioners told me I would just have to live with.
Barbara is the most positive therapist I have seen
and her therapy is very gentle on the body. Don’t
wait till the last resort to try Spinal Therapy!”
Peter Barker, Ryde
Barbara Has Done What My Chiropractor And Osteopath Could Not
“Barbara has done what my chiropractic professional and osteopath could not do: straighten my spine and relieve a terrible pain between my shoulder blades. She also treated my husband and son successfully. I am so pleased with her therapy and I would recommend her unreservedly to anyone who has spinal problems.”
Maxine Bosher, Newport
Only Two Treatments His Pain Was Gone
Henry complained about a sore back and headaches nearly every day. One day I decided to take him to Barbara and after only 2 treatments that he really enjoyed, his pain was gone. Barbara has such a natural way of dealing with kids. I can certainly recommend her treatment for children.
Theresa Hunt, Church Point for her 5 year old son
It still surprises and thrills me…
“I really enjoyed how hands-on and practical the whole workshop was and have been trying the things I’ve learned out on family and friends. It still surprises and thrills me that I can help effect a change in their posture and stance through such gentle and simple movements.”
Jasmine Riley,
Student Of Naturopathy, Perth
I Can’t Wait To Apply The New Technique
“Thank you Barbara for teaching the Dorn Spinal Therapy. I enjoyed the weekend completely, the instructions were very clear and precise and I love your sense of humor. I think this technique offers a revolutionary approach to body balance. I fell I have learnt more than I expected and can’t wait to apply the new technique on my clients.”
Andrew Cathles, Naturopath, Perth
Such A Good Experience
“How fantastic to learn the whole Dorn Spinal Therapy. Such a good experience. Thank you so much Barbara for your caring and professional manner. It was good to learn a therapy that is beneficial and so very positive. I am sad to finish the course.”
Christine Muir, Naturopath/Herbalist, Hydrosphere Health & Lifestyle Centre Perth
The Best Course
“Just wanted to say again how much I enjoyed the weekend. It is the best course I have EVER been to and you are an excellent teacher. Thank you so much.”
Sharon George, Naturopath, Perth
