MEET TOM
Professional Skier
Tom is a professional skier and two time member of the Australian Demonstration team. The only Australian to have ever been selected for two different disciplines; Telemark skiing and Alpine skiing.
He works as an instructor/trainer for the APSI and held the role of Technical Director for Telemark skiing between 2009-2012.
Tom has competed in International freeski competitions with his best result being 6th place in the qualifiers for the world Telemark skiing championships in Alaska.
With over 18 winter instructing seasons under his belt Tom's knowledge of biomechanics and human movement combined with Structural Integration deliver a powerful body alignment solution.
Teacher
Tom is passionate about teaching and helping others. With a wealth of experience in training and instruction Tom loves to give people new experiences and ways to use their body. Structural Integration is as much about body awareness and movement as it is connective tissue release and being able to communicate with the client is vital for success.
With a broad scope of training Tom is a graduate of the Guild for Structural Integration, holds the highest level of certification in ski instruction, a Bachelor of Applied Science degree and a Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation.
Tom also teaches MovNat sessions and workshops. MovNat has been at the forefront in promoting a practical, real world approach to movement and fitness. The skills developed are practical, efficient, adaptable, instinctual and vital for general wellbeing. Learn how to run, jump, climb, carry, lift and move gracefully. MovNat will change the way you view fitness and exercise as you will see the environment as a playground and natural movement as your way of staying healthy, strong and mobile.
Practitioner
Over the time Tom spent teaching skiing he developed a keen interest in biomechanics and how the brain communicates with the body. This led to him seeking out Claudia, a Structural Integration Practitioner to see what he could learn about his own body. Structural Integration gave Tom greater awareness and heightened sense of how his body moved, functioned and behaved. As a result of the work his skiing became more symmetrical, smoother and efficient. Running became more enjoyable and he could sit with his legs crossed comfortably for the first time since he was a young boy. His upper back and shoulders would often ache after a day on his feet but this feeling slowly dissipated after the ten sessions. Tom feels the benefits of Structural Integration on a daily basis as he can stand comfortably while waiting in the supermarket queue, sit with a neutral spine at lunchtime, and feel confident as he walks with his head stacked on top of his body.
Tom applied to study at the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder Colorado a few months after his sessions with Claudia and has since graduated and become a practitioner. Continually learning and progressing his knowledge in the field Tom is up to date with modern physical health and well being.
"Rolfing really hurts - right? Well not when administered by the talented Tom Gellie! I work my body hard and enjoy a good remedial or deep tissue massage. Tom's hands are magic. After our first 1.5 hour session, my muscles felt longer and more mobile and my body was as close as it has ever been to proper alignment. Before and after photos don't lie! I'm looking forward to further sessions"
Kate - Avid Cyclist