Michelle from Melbourne, Vic
“From Start to finish during the course I felt engaged, inspired & so excited to be learning this fantastic style of massage. Valentina is amazing, extremely thorough, informative and focused on individuals. As my first ever exposure to studying massage & intensively practicing yoga, I can't wait to progress my knowledge and continue in this new direction.
The course was well priced and so much fun! Thanks Valley-girl.”
Lindelle from Tasmania
“I just wanted to share my deep appreciation to Valentina for being able to fulfill a dream of mine coming true. The course was everything I expected it to be + much more. As a teacher, she has the “right stuff” to get students enthusiastic & motivated. She is always looking for ways to improve the course & material, which, quite frankly provided me with all the tools I needed.” Valentina is a lovely down to earth woman with the understanding and compassion needed when teaching a bunch of individuals with all their various requirements.”
Lee from Sydney, NSW
“I found the structure of each day to be really balanced and help a lot with the learning, which was a huge process!
I particularly liked following the teachers while we went through the routines. 8 students was the perfect number, particularly with 2 teachers, so that each of us got personal attention.
The music, humor, laughter, people on the course, Valentina's energy and guidance made it a really pleasurable experience.
I feel like we have been armed with enough knowledge and confidence to pursue a career in massage.”
Nicole from Canberra, ACT
“‘Valentina's ability to sustain clarity, focus and momentum, while delivering so much information is engaging and facilitates an ease of learning. This sense of clarity carries through to her precision and attention to detail. Valentina is lucid, present and supportive with the students, plus her approach to assessment, flexible timetable and lunch hours is wonderful!”
Kate from Sydney, NSW
“I reckon that you are an inspiring, engaging and very hard working teacher; that is much appreciated! The way you stay present in class, keep great humor, and are obviously so passionate about Thai massage really contributes priceless value to the course which is already very good value.”
Vanessa from Brisbane, Qld
“I found the course to be thoroughly enjoyable & rewarding. I gained so much insight into the healing art of Thai Massage under the guidance & instruction of Valentina. She was with us every step of the way to offer advice & support. This, I feel, is a true credit to her teaching skills. I recommend the course to anyone willing to work hard + reap the benefits. I now feel that I can confidently take steps towards becoming a Thai massage practitioner.”
Rachael from Wiagdon, NSW
“Loved the course, Valentina was a great teacher and always happy to try new things and different ways to explain to cater to everybody's learning styles and needs. The way she made it flow it was like she gently rocked us through the whole thing.
I could go on all day so I will just say that you were great & I love it!”
Nick from Bristol, England
“I've really enjoyed this course; it's been inspiring and transformative. I've started not really knowing where my hip was and I've come out of it with new awareness about my own body, my health, nutrition, yoga and of course the ability to help an heal others.Valentina is an excellent teacher and is able to make a demanding course great fun!
The Yoga classes have been amazing too helping to tone and stretch the body for the massage positions.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone as Thai Massage is a lovely set of skills to learn whether or not you want to be a professional.”
Lee from Sydney, NSW
“I found the structure of each day to be really balanced and help a lot with the learning, which was a huge process! I particularly liked following the teachers while we went through the routines. 8 students was the perfect number, particularly with 2 teachers, so that each of us got personal attention. The music, humor, laughter, people on the course, Valentina's energy and guidance made it a really pleasurable experience.
I feel like we have been armed with enough knowledge and confidence to pursue a career in massage.”
Tara from Burril Lake
“This course was amazing, I've met extraordinary people that have touch my heart. The knowledge I've gained
will play a big part in the rest of my life. Thank you.”
Melissa Stannard from Brisbane
“The only criticism I have is that I wish I had found Valentina and her fabulous teaching style earlier.
Byron Thai Massage is a must for anybody who cares about enhancing their life, the life of others and meeting of the most exquisite
and inspiring people I've ever had the honest, utmost joy of crossing paths with.
Three weeks was not enough!...not because of shortfall in the course or its curriculum, but because I wish I could take Valentina
and Jo (a returned student and our yoga instructor and posture guru) with me everywhere. Something I've heard every student
of my course say more than once.
Each of us has come from a diverse background (life, career, life style, ethnicity and age group), yet, Valentina brought out
the best in each of us, in our own special way, with her healing touch, accepting nature and belief in our ability to grasp
and confidently perform this wonderful whole body/mind/soul Yoga Massage technique. A great teacher, fabulous practitioner and
an absolute inspiration!
I encourage anyone who has an interest in Massage, Yoga, Healing, life improvement, or even if you just feel lost...come and
find yourself.”
Andrea from Lismore, NSW
“Awesome! Loved it all. Yoga with Lani was inspirational + I learnt heaps about body awareness and intuitional yoga.
Valentina was really thorough, totally approachable and always encouraging. We laughed a lot and had fun.
Looking forward to the advance course.”
Janette from Singleton, NSW
“Not only did I meet some amazing people, the 3 weeks of learning Thai Massage also became a personal journey for me.
The more massages I gave and received the more relaxed and calm I became. I also slowed down my mind, my massages, my breathing
and became more accepting of people and situations. I can't wait to get home and practice on family and friends, as with Thai
massage both the giver and the receiver seem to benefit, also there appears a bond at the end of the massage.
Valentina is an amazingly passionate, caring, kind and thorough teacher who makes everyday fun.”
Jill from Sunshine Beach, Qld
“I felt I've experience a solid base from which to launch myself to become a very competent practitioner. I gained heaps
and really enjoyed the course. Being a novice at anatomy or any kind of bodywork I found the technical knowledge just right.
Felt good to just go with you and trust I was picking up through feeling and experience.
The hands on practical stretched me beyond my comfort zone, which I found to be really good, helped me to grow.
Yoga with Lani was fantastic; it gave me a taste of what I need to do to look after myself so I'm in the best possible state
to help others. Really loved it, great way to start each day.
I appreciated your stem approach to pour posture as I can feel it's the foundation to a good practitioner and from which everything
flows.
The manual I found invaluable to me, I greatly appreciate the effort you and many others have put into it. I love that it is
a work in progress; it makes me feel a part of its evolution. I found it easy to read and follow and when I felt lost in the
course I knew that I'd be able to read the manual later and get the gist of it all.
I appreciated you, Valentina, keeping it as simple as possible, your competency and your ability to stretch yourself as a teacher
to bring people all the way through But most of all your care and backing of all of us.”
Kelvyn from New Zealand
“Great course with a structure that allows for individual transformation and development, all within a sensitive &
caring learning environment. The days were interesting and you left feeling fulfilled and high!”
Josh from Sydney
“A passionate, patient teacher; thorough material; a fantastic learning environment and motivated fellow students. What
more can you ask for?
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone interested in Thai Massage.
Thank you for the wonderful experience, Valentina, it will stay with me always.
Special mention also to Lani, for the morning Yoga sessions, which were both fun, calming, energetic and an enjoyable way to
start the day. As a novice to Yoga practice, her session have encouraged me to continue after I left Byron. Many thanks to you
too, Lani!”
Fabio from Italy
“This course is challenging from every point of view, but so beautiful! All the effort put in is paid off by the satisfaction
of learning an extremely effective technique which not only improves the flexibility of the receiver, but also the one of the
giver.
Valentina is as demanding as a teacher as she is passionate and in love with her work.”
Keith from Brisbane
“To Valentina: I thank you for 3 wonderful weeks, yes they were physically hard for my worn out old body but the knowledge
and skills you have passed on are greatly appreciated.
I feel confident that with some further practice I will be able to apply your methods to improve the health of others. Your
time, patience, flexibility, & understanding have all been very generous. The following words are forever imprinted in my
mind:
'Use the core'
'Keep your elbows straight'
'Shoulders down, back straight'
'Sink and use your whole bodyweight'
I promise, I'll try to remember! Thank you and Ciao.”
Hollie from Gold Coast
“You, over all, have been a delight, never excessively critical, very patient and energetic. It truly has been a wonderful
environment to learn in. Thank you so much, I am richer for your teachings. And I look forward to the advance course.”
Tamblyn from Melbourne
“ 'Practice, practice, practice' the third week has been great for sequencing and awareness to settle in your rhythm.
There is a lot to learn in the first 2 weeks, so the 3ed week of practice started to feel a lot more grounded for me...
It is like a 3D map reference of the body for me when 'feeling my way' around a massage finding the meridians on myself before
finding them on others was a real help.
Thank you fro your energy, enthusiasm and insight. It will complement my yoga teachings!”
Linden from Canberra
“I have had such a wonderful 3 weeks doing the course. I did not realize the power of Thai Massage to affect the body
in such a gentle, yet profound and deep way.
I like the fact that Valentina is very intuitive, in touch with how the moves need to bee done and really good at showing the
details of each move. Her vitality and intuitive sense about how we worked made it easy to keep going.”<
Fiona from Wellington, NZ
“Supportive learning environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.
Course delivered in a style which enables students of all levels to benefit from, beginners through to seasoned professionals.
Valentina is obviously passionate about Thai Yoga Massage and wants to pass as much of her knowledge and experience onto her
students.
Yoga practice in the morning is a fantastic way to introduce body awareness for those that are not normally participating in
physical activity Flexible timetable and teaching methods make for an interactive and adaptable learning process.
Practicing on each other is useful in that students are able to assist each other during the learning process, giving pointers
and directions as they go!!
Great space to learn in, open, airy and light. Really nice!
Valentina is generous with her time, knowledge and attitude, giving support and encouragement wherever possible, both inside
and outside the classroom.
Notes and written information was invaluable for those hopeless at taking there own!”
Claudia from Germany
“Valentina is a very patient and funny teacher. I had a great time and experience. She is there for the students in any
way. I also enjoyed the environment of class. You will feel quite at home. Thank you very much!!!”
Adrian from England
“Thank you, I have has a wonderful 3 weeks. The course content, group dynamics, and teaching style have all combined to
produce a fantastic experience for all involved.
I feel I have not only learnt a beautiful Art, that I look forward to sharing in the future, but that I have made some lovely
friends! Thank you for your patience and guidance.”
Amanda from Gold Coast
“I really appreciated the course; it was a wonderful experience both professionally and personally.
The energy of the environment; the connection between the students and the teachers made the course more interesting, more fun
and a changing experience. I will recommend it!”
Louise from Perthville
“I found the course met all my expectations. I'm comfortable with my new skills.
The people that I've met and the new friendships are an added bonus.
Valentina is an extremely focus teacher. I would gladly recommend it without hesitation. Valentina and Jo, you are inspiring
people!”
Steve from Newcastle
“Valentina's humor and enthusiasm has been excellent to promote relaxation and positive learning environment š e.g.: non
competitive, group cohesion. - Clean & tidy physical environment very good - devoted space in which the course occurs helps
focus. - yoga sessions very good - help promote body awareness and reading for practice.”
Christine from Toronto, Canada
“I had no idea what I was getting myself into. This course is intense from the awesome yoga class every morning to wake
your body and mind up, to learning the sequence, using muscles I don't use on a daily basis. My body felt beaten by the end
of the first week, but I was yearning for more and I got it!
Level II is a killer, but I'm so glad I did this.
Not only do I have a new method of massage, but I made some great friends!”
