Vale Chris McGrath
Chris McGrath PhD , MEd , BA , Dip Ed , Dip Teach , Grad Dip Music , PTP , Cert IV Massage , Quantum Bioenergetics Certificate , passed away on 8 December , 2020 . has existed since the teach-out at the Advanced Diploma level for four of the ingestive modalities that finished at the end of 2018 . Since this time , ATMS has accredited the Advanced Diploma programs offered by several private providers , in accordance with the ATMS education standards that we have been continuously developing as an industry standard since 1984 .
Welcome once again to the new ATMS Board members , and the six working committees that they have constituted for an interesting adventure heading into 2021 .
Always in your service …
Peter Berryman President
Among his many achievements Chris was the Director of SelfWise Healing and founder of the SelfWise Healing Sessions and the HealthWise Retreats , where his clients – devotees , really – could learn and practise his unique blend of breathwork , meditations , healthy nutrition , exercise , natural therapies , music and sound , polarity yoga , Tai Chi and Qi Gong moving and mindfulness . He wanted to help us rediscover the natural wisdom and healing potential that is within each of us . He was a holist , writing that “ Good health and healing must combine all aspects of our being ”. His approach to health was based on selfawareness and sustainability : planetary stewardship was a high priority for Chris . He maintained that personal health practices , just like practices of nurturing our planet , are necessary and common sense . Practices that are worthwhile must also be sustainable .
Chris served as President of the Australian Polarity Therapy Association for several years , and was a member of the International Polarity Education Alliance and Tai Chi Association Australia . He was a highly respected teacher of meditation , Tai Chi and Qi Gong , Yoga and Polarity Therapy . Chris was also an influential writer , the author of SelfWise – Tools for the Journey and Sustainable Health Choices . He lived and practised in many parts of Eastern Australia over a fruitful and rewarding career . His journey in natural therapies began on his farm on the north coast of NSW , and at various times he practised in Katoomba , Avalon , Manyana , Pittwater , the Sunshine Coast and North- Eastern Tasmania . His footprint was indeed wide and deep .
On behalf of ATMS we extend our sympathy to Ruby and family .
ATMS Research Grants
ATMS invites applications for a grant of up to $ 10,000 for natural medicine research that supports the goals of the ATMS Strategic Plan .
The Applicant must be a financial member of ATMS . Financial membership involves :
• Accredited / Life / Fellow member
• Associate member
The Chief Investigator of the project must :
• be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident ;
• currently reside in Australia .
Proposals must be for a clearly identifiable 12-month project , even if part of a larger research initiative . Funding is not intended to provide long-term support for projects or top-up funding for ongoing studies .
To ensure a fair and transparent process for all applicants we ask that all relevant questions be sent via email to president @ atms . com . au so that the responses can be made available on the ATMS website and visible to all potential applicants .
Application forms can be downloaded from the ATMS website . Applications close on Friday 7 May at 5.00pm AEST .
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