Our People

Peter Smith is the author of “Quantum Consciousness – Journey through other realms”,
the creator of the Quantum Consciousness Experience, and Founder of the Institute for Quantum Consciousness. He has trained and accredited a network of Consciousness Facilitators who continue to expand the research base of this remarkable field of work.
He previously created the Hypnoenergetics® modality, blending Hypnotherapy, Energy and Consciousness into a series of therapeutic techniques that have been life changing for many. He trained a network of therapists across Australia and New Zealand and his first book “Hypnoenergetics – The Four Dimensions” has reached audiences around the world.
Peter has always been inspired by his work at The Michael Newton Institute for Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy (TNI). He was President of the Institute from 2009 till 2019, when he was asked to take on the role of Board Advisor for the Newton Legacy, a role created to uphold the philosophy and integrity of Michael Newton's life's work. Peter was awarded the Peggy Newton award for outstanding service to TNI in 2013 and has trained LBL Practitioners and Teachers in different parts of the world since 2006. He speaks regularly at various conferences, on radio programs and has participated in a number of documentaries both in Australia and overseas.
Peter’s previous background was as an executive in the Australian Banking Industry. He served for over two decades with one of Australia’s leading Banks, before starting his own Change Management consultancy focusing on values driven organisational transformations across Australia, Asia and the United Kingdom.
Peter undertook post graduate studies at the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of NSW, studied different forms of Hypnotherapy in Australia and the USA . He has written many articles over the years for publications like; Nexus Magazine, Alternate Voice, The Llewellyn Publishing Journal, Psychic news UK and has a regular column in The Newton Institute Journal. He is a co-author of “Memories of the Afterlife”, the final book in the best selling Life Between Lives quadrilogy.

Melina Paisio is a Founder of the Institute for Quantum Consciousness, a creator of the Quantum Consciousness Experience and the Lead Coach for the Institute.
A natural affinity for energy work, led Melina to complete studies in Reiki, Thought Field Therapy, Iridology, and Past Life Regression. She also holds a Diploma of Applied Clinical Hypnotherapy. Melina was instrumental in the creation of both the Quantum Consciousness Experience and the Diploma of Universal Consciousness, she was one of the first Facilitators during many of the early trials of the philosophies and methodologies now in place. She is the principle researcher and editor of the book “Quantum Consciousness – Journey through other realms”.

Natalie McGrath is a qualified Reflexologist and Reiki Master and has been a valuable coach and teacher at the Institute for Quantum Consciousness for some years. She is one of our certified Quantum Consciousness Facilitators and is a graduate of the Diploma of Universal Consciousness. Nat leads our face to face Ultimate Consciousness courses in Melbourne and a Mentor in the Universal Consciousness Facilitator Trainings Nat is based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. She brings a gentle resonance of presence to our on-line forums.

Robert Coombs carries a wonderful blend of experience across Eastern and Western philosophies. Rob is a Qualified Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist, the first accredited Quantum Consciousness Facilitator in Brisbane, a graduate of the Diploma of Universal Consciousness and the Hypnoenergetics 5D program. Rob leads our face to face Ultimate Consciousness courses in Brisbane and is a Mentor for the Universal Consciousness Facilitator Trainings He is based on the coast, east of the Brisbane city. He brings insightful and practical integration to our metaphysical philosophies in our on-line forums.

Amanda Hassall is our course leader for the Ultimate Consciousness Facilitator Trainings in Perth. She has been offering her hearted-centred remedial work for over 15 years as a qualified Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and Massage Therapist. Amanda was a teacher with the Personal Excellence and Leadership Academy for many years. She was one of our first Quantum Consciousness and Gaia Consciousness Facilitators in Western Australia.

Toni Everard is our course leader in Adelaide for the Ultimate Consciousness Facilitator Trainings. For many years Toni has been a dynamic coach and teacher across a range of industries and disciplines. She established her own training school, coaching new practitioners to build their own Hypnotherapy and NLP practices. She was South Australia’s first ever accredited Quantum Consciousness Facilitator.