The Tutor

Patricia Farnsworth D.R.M. DIP MFR (U.S.A). ADV DIP MST - is the founder of The Craniosacral Therapy Academy and the Myofascial Release Centre. She is one of the most qualified teachers in Australia and is unique in having qualifications in Remedial Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release and Advanced Musculoskeletal Therapy (Craniosacral specialisation).

She was responsible for bringing the John Barnes method of Myofascical Release to Australian bodyworkers and was instrumental in having MFR accepted nationally and included in the national training standards for massage therapy. Her knowledge in Myofascial Release Therapy has led to many guest appearances at National massage conferences over the years.

Patricia started her professional journey by completing her Diploma in Remedial Massage in 1989 and becoming a registered Sports Trainer. She has since then trained under various teachers and mentors.

The Experience

Patricia has trained with John Barnes PT a world authority on Myofascial Release Therapy and has visited the USA over a number of years to obtain advanced levels in this work. She has worked alongside John and his staff in clinics in Paoli, Pennsylvania and Sedona, Arizona. It was here that she learned that through experience with this master teacher, Craniosacral Therapy is best combined with Myofascial Release for more effective results.

John encouraged Patricia to pursue Craniosacral Therapy studies. This was done over a series of visits to Florida, USA where she obtained advanced certifications and completed clinical internship at the Upledger Health Plex clinic. As usual with Patricia, one training led to another and she decided to obtain further qualifications by training under visionary Craniosacral Therapist, Hugh Milne from Big Sur California. Hugh Milne’s influence on her was immense.

His requirements of exacting precision in CST, extensive knowledge in Cranial Anatomy and developing sensory skills has all added to the depth of knowledge and skills that she was seeking. Hugh Milne is considered by many, to be one of the great masters of Craniosacral Therapy and has written highly acclaimed books on the Visionary Craniosacral Therapy method.

Patricia has completed advanced trainings with the Milne Institute in the USA, and has facilitated and assisted in Milne Institute trainings here in Australia.

Currently she is exploring the biodynamic model of CST, obtaining deeper knowledge in Polarity Therapy, and CST Pediatrics. Patricia is also studying influences of Dr Robert Fulford, Dr Randolph Stone and Dr William Garner Sutherland on Craniosacral Therapy.

The Practice

Patricia runs a busy clinic in Adelaide and frequently acts as a guest lecturer to the School of Physiotherapy. She is on the executive committee of the Craniosacral Therapy Association of Australia which has been set up to support the Craniosacral Therapy community in Australia.

Patricia acknowledges the influence of all her teachers and mentors and keeps their teachings as pure as they were taught to her so their valuable insights may be passed on to future generations of students and practitioners.

Patricia looks forward to sharing her extensive knowledge with you on the latest in Myofascial Release techniques and Craniosacral Therapy.