Our People

AMT Board

Keryn Rose (Chairperson)

I have been a member of AMT since 2002. As a high school student, a remark made about massage therapy being a hobby not a profession drove me to seek out a full-time TAFE course in remedial massage. I never looked back. At my first AMT conference, I asked an interesting question at the AGM (at least that was what I was later told!). This appeared to seal my fate, first as a regional representative for Northern Rivers, then later as an AMT Director, and now as the slightly reluctant Board Chairperson. What do they say about not being able to keep a good woman down?

Kristy Baird (Director)

A keen interest in health led me to enrol in the Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2008 and I’ve been working as a Remedial Massage Therapist ever since. I loved doing the massage course, and this sparked an interest in adult learning too. I studied training and assessment, opening all sorts of opportunities for me within the vocational education sector. Now I enjoy contributing as much as I can towards AMT’s educational developments. However, my gorgeous little grandchild seems to take most of my attention these days!

Sarah Fogarty (Director)

I have been in practice as a remedial massage therapist and acupuncturist for over 24 years, and am currently working in a clinic with a women's health focus. I completed my Master’s degree in 2005 and in 2011 was awarded a PhD from the Department of Health Sciences at Victoria University. I am an adjunct fellow at Western Sydney University, and have published over 40 papers, including papers on pregnancy massage, massage and miscarriage, bereavement massage, and fertility massage. I have presented my research at both national, international and local conferences.

was thrilled to be awarded a Massage Foundation Research Grant in 2022 for my research on pregnancy massage after stillbirth, as the second recipient to be awarded the grant outside the United States. I am also the associate editor for the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Jenny Richardson - Director)

I started my massage diploma in 2005 and have been passionate about our field ever since. I initially worked in several clinics but have had my own solo practice for over 15 years now. I have also taught several workshops for AMT and in a few other settings. Before my massage incarnation, I worked in a range of fields, including training, administration and small business. I went back to university several years ago, primarily so that I could study anatomy in a cadaver lab. My only regret was that there were only 4 anatomy subjects because I would have loved to do a whole anatomy degree!

Derek Zorzit - Director)

I have been a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist for 32 years, owning and operating a successful business in Kingston, Canberra. I have been a member of AMT for 28 years and was deeply honoured to receive Life Membership in 2022. I have also presented at multiple AMT conferences. This is my second round of serving on the AMT Board where I have carved out a reputation as the designated extrovert. I take this role extremely seriously. Or not.

Executive Team

Rebecca Barnett - Executive Officer
Katie Snell - Company Secretary, Operations Manager

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