Meet the Researchers!
Claire Winzar BScH
Claire is a supportive Healthy Lifestyles Coach, who thrives on sharing scientifically proven ways to improve women's daily lives. She has an honours degree in biological sciences from the UK, an NZ diploma in applied science, and over 15 years experience of working in health and wellness, including collaborations with Green Prescription, Pathways Health and professional training from The NZ Heart Foundation. |
Dr Jo Smith PhD
Jo is Programme Manager for the Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage at SIT, Invercargill. She has a background in health science and physiotherapy, including a PhD from the University of Otago. She has contributed regular articles to the Massage New Zealand Magazine, acted as an external supervisor of PhD research, and served as Massage New Zealand's Executive Researcher Officer for 2014/2015. |
Dr Donna Smith PhD
Donna is Programme Manager for the Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage at SIT. She completed her PhD through the University of Otago. Her research investigated a range of perceptions and attitudes toward degree-based education across the stakeholder groups within the massage therapy industry, including benefits and barriers to education. |