Our Team

Executive Team

Melissa Kupsch

Academy Director, Homeopath

Melissa’s unwavering commitment to education is rooted in her deep belief in empowering others with the knowledge and skills they need to create a profound and lasting impact in their practice. She is dedicated to fostering the growth of individuals who, in turn, can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve, elevating both their professional journeys and the well-being of their communities.

Dr Jean Duckworth

Professor + Senior Homeopath

Jean Duckworth began her journey as a qualified homeopath in the 1990s and went on to become the Course Leader for both the BSc Homeopathic Medicine and MSc Homeopathy programs at the University of Central Lancashire. 

Jean is now a key Professor at RMDY Academy, where her expertise and contributions are highly valued.

Peter Berryman

Professor + Senior Homeopath

Peter is a lifelong learner, with his most recent achievement being a Master of Science in Homeopathy, awarded with Merit in 2015 from the University of Central Lancashire, England. He has served as a Director on the Board of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) since 2007 and held the esteemed positions of Chair and President of ATMS from 2017 to 2024. Throughout his career, Peter has been a prominent lobbyist and advocate for homeopathy, playing a significant role in advancing the field.

Peter is also an integral member of RMDY Academy, where his students deeply appreciate his engaging teaching style and wealth of knowledge.

Administration Team

Ashleigh moffat

General Manager

rach bissett

Accounts Manager

ALEX EMBLIN

Student Engagement & Enrolments Co-ordinator

krystal rykiert

Operations Manager

Tutors

Katie Ballantyne

Tutor + Senior Homeopath

Jeanette Blair

Tutor + Senior Homeopath

Kim Parry

Tutor + Senior Homeopath

Christina Boyd

Tutor + Senior Homeopath

Olivia McFadyen

Tutor + Senior Homeopath

Guest Lecturers

Hilery Dorrian

Guest Lecturer

Hilery Dorrian is an internationally respected homeopath and educator with over 35 years of clinical experience. Trained originally as an acupuncturist, she has practised homeopathy since 1988 and is known for her clear, clinically grounded teaching. Hilery lectures internationally and has a special interest in bowel nosodes, endocrine sarcodes, matridonals, and integrative homeopathic philosophy..

 

Sarah Valentini

The Family Apothecary

Guest Lecturer

Special Interest: Developmental and behavioural disorders such as Autism, PANDAS, PANS, ADHD, sensory processing, tantrums, emotional dysregulation and rage.

Geoff Johnson

Guest Lecturer

Geoff Johnson is a UK-based homeopath and veterinary surgeon with extensive experience in both conventional veterinary medicine and homeopathy. He is known internationally as a clinician, teacher, and speaker, with expertise in sensation homeopathy and the use of sarcodes and hormonal remedies.

DR Andreas Tilch

Guest Lecturer

Dr. Andreas Tilch is a German medical doctor and experienced homeopath with over 30 years in clinical practice. He first encountered homeopathy in 1984 as a medical student and has since integrated it deeply into his work, treating thousands of patients in his family-oriented general practice in Freiburg, Germany. Dr Tilch has gained international attention for his work with the homeopathic nosodeStreptococcinum (Tilch), a remedy he helped develop and has written and lectured extensively about.

Miranda Castro

Guest Lecturer

Miranda Castro is a British-trained homeopath with over 40 years of clinical experience. She is an internationally respected teacher, author, and speaker, known for her clear, practical approach to classical homeopathy. Miranda has written widely read books and is particularly recognised for her work with tissue salts, helping students and practitioners deepen their understanding and application of these remedies worldwide.

DR Isaac Golden

Guest Lecturer

Dr Isaac Golden is an Australian homeopath, author, educator, and world‑recognized authority on homeoprophylaxis. Isaac has authored multiple books and over 100 professional articles. He was the first person in Australia to earn a PhD for research on a homeopathic topic and continues to contribute to research and teaching worldwide.

jonathan stallick

Guest Lecturer

Jonathan Stallick is a UK-based registered homeopath with over 35 years of clinical experience.. He has particular expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, Autism, OCD and PANDAS, as well as complex emotional and physical conditions. Jonathan lectures internationally, shares clinical insights through teaching and webinars, and has a broad interest in homeopathic materia medica and innovative prescribing strategies.

Caroline Gaskin

Guest Lecturer

Caroline Gaskin is a UK‑based homeopath and natural health practitioner with over 25 years of experience helping clients worldwide. She is known for her expertise in homeopathy, hormonal health, and menopause support, and has lectured internationally, led workshops, and supervised students and practitioners. Caroline also incorporates approaches such as Narayani combination remedies and flower essences into her work, and shares her insights through courses, retreats, masterclasses, and writing.

Patricia Hatherly

Guest Lecturer

Patricia Hatherly is a Brisbane‑based classical homeopath, educator, and author with over 25 years of clinical practice. She combines her deep expertise in homeopathy with more than 20 years of experience as an internationally accredited lactation consultant, giving her a unique perspective on maternal and infant health. Patricia is known for her work on theLacsremedies and is the author ofThe Homoeopathic Physician’s Guide to LactationandThe Lacs: A Materia Medica & Repertory. She lectures internationally, has conducted several provings, and contributes regularly to homeopathic journals and conferences.