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Our strength lies in our staff. Their knowledge, passion and dedication are everything: it is these qualities that help make our graduates so highly sought after in their chosen industry.

ADMINISTRATION STAFF

Patti Dyne, Director

Jane Dyne, Administrator

Ladine Mills, Student Support and Administration

OUR TRAINERS

	Gloria Weatherley - Trainer - Advanced Beauty Therapy and IPL & Laser After completing the Diploma of Beauty Therapy, Gloria followed her passion for Advanced Aesthetics and went on to study in the field of advanced anti-ageing including IPL and Laser, LED, advanced microdermabrasion, oxygen facials and Deep Green Peels. One of her specialities is the anti-ageing treatment that is fast emerging as the new generation Botox without the injections, Radio Frequency. Gloria owns and operates one of the busiest clinics focusing on anti-aging on the Gold Coast, and her clients come to her from all around the country for her expertise. She is constantly updating her knowledge to be able to offer her clients the latest and best advanced treatments the industry has to offer. We feel very privileged to have Gloria join us to share her vast knowledge and experience with AST students.
	Zoe McMillan - Trainer - Beauty Therapy Zoe has been in the beauty industry for over 17 years and has gained extensive knowledge and skills over this time. Zoe has owned and operated five beauty salons and is an award winning make up artist, working in the fashion and makeup industry doing catwalk, studio and bridal work. Previously, she has consulted only for few select exclusive colleges and is continuously updating her knowledge as new trends emerge. Zoe teaches her students to offer a service that will exceed customer’s expectations and creates a harmonious, happy and well-organised class for her students, leading by example.
	Dee Eros - Trainer - Beauty Therapy
	Ladine Mills - Trainer - Nail Technology, Business and Retail Studies With over 20 years experience in the industry and many awards for her work at local and international levels, Ladine has a wealth of skills and knowledge to share. She has owned and managed numerous inner city salons in this time and passing on what she has learnt to the next generation of technicians is a passion for her. Ladine has been with AST since 2008 and is a valued and versatile team member, teaching both beauty and business studies.
	Leonie Shrimpton BHSc ADNat, ADNut, ADWHM Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Natural Therapies Leonie holds Bachelors Degree in Health Science from Griffith University as well as Advanced Diplomas in Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine and Nutritional Medicine. She works as a consulting Naturopath for a Gold Coast based natural health company, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Enterprises. Leonie has been teaching science subjects at AST for 3 years and is a firm favourite amongst our students for her ability to make the hardest subject seem easier and her warm, caring nature. Leonie is passionate about educating both children and adults in the field of natural health.
	Sonya Fuller - Trainer - Massage Therapies Sonya has been a massage therapist for over 12 years, holding qualifications in Remedial Massage, Shiatsu & Hot Stone Massage and Training and Assessment. In 2004, to really immerse herself in a new form of therapy, she travelled to Beijing to study Chinese massage. During her career Sonya has worked for day spas, resorts and clinics and now owns a busy practise, specialising in correcting misalignments in the body caused by injury and trauma. AST has been lucky enough to have Sonya has been teaching massage for 7 years.
	Robyn Tilley - Trainer - Massage Therapies and Aromatherapy Robyn is qualified in Remedial Massage and Aromatherapy and believes that treatments should take the whole person in to account. Robyn believes that by taking a holistic approach and treating the emotional and physical causes of imbalance, better harmony will be achieved.
	Scott Collins - Trainer - Chemistry Scott qualified as a Naturopath over 9 years ago when he noted that his own health was suffering from a high intake of ‘junk’ food. Scott left his job and went back to university, graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy and opened his first clinic within a week of graduating. He has spent the past 9 years building knowledge and experience in the fields of Naturopathic medicine, nutritional medicine and food therapy and looks upon his role as a health practitioner as both a student and a teacher. Scott has a particular interest in natural and organic skin care and is in the experimental stages of developing a range of organic products.