Founder & Lead Tutor
Amanda Murphy
20+ years supporting people/ IPHM Accredited/ Pathways Method™
Hello, I'm Amanda Murphy, founder of Pathways Training Academy. The Academy is the culmination of both my professional career and my personal journey.
I teach because I want to develop practitioners who are not only technically skilled, but who also understand the importance of creating safe, respectful and person-centred therapeutic experiences.
Founder & Lead Tutor
In her words
A career, and a journey.
For over 20 years I worked within the public and charity sectors, leading services, developing programmes and supporting people experiencing some of life's greatest challenges.
Throughout my career, one thing became clear: meaningful change happens when people feel seen, heard and supported.
Alongside my professional experience, my own healing journey has shaped who I am today. Living with complex PTSD has given me a deep appreciation of the connection between the body, mind and nervous system, and the profound impact that compassionate, skilled practitioners can have on someone's wellbeing.
When I retrained in massage and holistic therapies, I saw an opportunity to bring these two worlds together, combining high-quality clinical knowledge with trauma-informed principles, empathy and genuine human connection.
Her path
-
Public & charity sector
Over 20 years leading services, developing programmes and supporting people through some of life's greatest challenges.
-
Retraining in holistic therapies
Qualifying in massage and holistic therapies, and seeing the opportunity to combine clinical knowledge with trauma-informed practice.
-
Practising therapist
Working with clients through Inner Peace Pathways across Staffordshire and Cheshire, still treating every week.
-
Founding the Academy
Creating Pathways Training Academy and the Pathways Method™ to train practitioners who are technically skilled and genuinely person-centred.
Teaching philosophy
Knowledge builds confidence. Compassion builds trust. Together, they change lives.
Every course has been designed to give students practical skills, evidence-informed knowledge and the confidence to build a successful career while making a positive difference to the people they support.
Whether you're starting your first qualification or advancing your existing practice, I look forward to welcoming you to the Academy and supporting your professional journey.
Credentials
Accreditation & practice
IPHM Accredited Training Provider
Pathways Training Academy is registered with the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. Every course we award is IPHM accredited. View the listing.
A working practitioner
Amanda still treats clients every week through Inner Peace Pathways. What you learn is what is working in a real treatment room now.
Trauma-informed teaching
Consent, boundaries, communication and client comfort are taught as core skills on every course, not as an optional extra.
Teaching from Stoke-on-Trent
Taylor Made HQ, 33 Ford Green Road, Smallthorne. Small dedicated training spaces within a working salon.
Ready when you are
Learn from someone who still works with clients every week.
If you are unsure whether a course is right for your experience or your intended practice, get in touch. Every enquiry is answered by the tutor who will be teaching you.