Gateway Workshops, established in 1998, is a multi-award-winning training school offering high-quality, accredited courses in spiritual and healing modalities. With expert tutors and a focus on both practical skills and personal growth, Gateway empowers students to confidently pursue their chosen paths. The school’s commitment to excellence has earned it the title of ‘Best Training School’ for five consecutive years. Maxine Dubois (formerly Fone) is a natural psychic and a highly respected teacher at Gateway Workshops. MysticMag finds out more.
Maxine, what makes your courses stand out from others in the wellness and therapy industry, especially with regard to accreditation by professional bodies like ITEC, FHT, and ThinkTree?
For 27 years, Gateway has been dedicated to excellence, with tutors who are true industry experts. We hold our courses to the highest standards because we want the best for our students, empowering them to practice their therapies with confidence. To uphold the quality we value, we believe that accrediting our courses is essential in maintaining rigorous industry standards.
With so many accreditations and recognitions, how do you ensure that each course meets the specific standards required by the different professional bodies such as the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine and the World Metaphysical Association?
Each accreditation body has different requirements, and we ensure that when courses are written, these are thoroughly checked by the accreditation bodies that we have selected for that course to ensure that these requirements are met. We believe this is essential to ensure that we are providing the best possible courses for our students.
Can you share how the flexibility and non-brand-specific nature of your training helps students adapt to different career paths in massage, beauty, or spiritual healing?
Training with a specific branded product limits you to using only that product in your therapies. Instead of promoting particular brands, we focus on educating our students about the full range of options available, empowering them to make informed choices. This approach gives them the flexibility they need to adapt to their clients’ needs and preferences.
How does your repeat training offer and aftercare support contribute to student success, and what has been the feedback from those who have taken advantage of these options?
Although it’s rarely requested, we offer a free last-minute refresher course within six months of training to students who feel uncertain or haven’t practiced since completing their course. This allows them to return and build their confidence. For some courses, we also provide a refresher video to support continued learning and skill retention.
What role do your partnerships with top hotels, spas, and makeup brands, such as Gleneagles and Bobbi Brown, play in enhancing the learning experience for students? How do these relationships benefit students after completing their courses?
At Gateway, we offer in-house training where we send a tutor to your spa, hotel, or business. This approach helps reduce travel costs for therapists while allowing them to learn in their familiar environment.
As for the courses I teach, I write and lead many of Gateway’s spiritual programs. Our in-person offerings include:
- Reiki Seichem Practitioner Diploma
- Reiki Seichem Master Teacher Level Diploma
- Teaching Meditation Diploma
- Tarot Diploma
In addition, I create high-quality, accredited online courses filled with engaging videos and excellent content. These courses come with lifetime access, and I am incredibly proud of them. Students receive full support from me throughout their learning journey. We ensure the highest quality at Gateway, and sometimes case studies and tests are required for online courses. There are also a variety of online courses taught by other Gateway tutors.
Currently, I offer the following online courses:
- Psychic Development Diploma
- Archangel Healing and Reading Diploma
- Past Life Regression Diploma
- Goddess and the Divine Feminine Diploma
- Professional Tarot Reader Diploma
- Crystal Healing Diploma
- Sound Healing Diploma
Additionally, I’m passionate about helping healers and therapists build healthy relationships with abundance, which is why I offer a Lightworkers into Abundance event day. I also offer spiritual counseling and soul plan readings, which can be booked through my website at www.maxinedubois.com.
