It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr Sandi Rogers on 15 July 2025, a pioneering leader, dedicated educator, and esteemed natural medicine practitioner.
Sandi served on the ATMS Board for over 20 years, including from 1994 to 2001 as President. Her leadership played a pivotal role in advancing the Society and the natural medicine profession during times of great change. She was known for her strength, innovation, and unwavering commitment to improving education and recognition for practitioners across the sector.
A passionate advocate for complementary health, Sandi was deeply committed to her patients and students. She developed and delivered numerous training programs in natural medicine and her work as an educator, public speaker, and writer leaves a lasting mark on the profession.
Professor Sandra Grace, current ATMS Board Member, reflected:
“I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Sandi Rogers, an outstanding leader, educator, and practitioner of natural medicine. I was fortunate to serve with her on the ATMS Board and under her leadership during her term as President from 1994 to 2001. I always admired the strength of her convictions and her capacity for innovation. She championed many initiatives, including collaborations with other professional associations and establishing reflexology as an accredited modality of ATMS. I remember Sandi as an energetic and dynamic presenter, much loved by her audiences and her students. Her academic record was very impressive, she was completing her Doctorate in Education and Training during her time on the Board, and we often shared thoughts on the future direction of education for natural medicine practitioners. She leaves a substantial legacy to natural medicine and its practitioners.”
We also acknowledge the tribute shared by Maggie Sands Previous ATMS Board Director and President, who worked closely with Sandi for 15 years:
“Sandi gave a great deal of herself personally to so many. She was deeply dedicated, resilient, and determined to advance the field of complementary health. May she now rest in peace knowing she gave her utmost.”
On behalf of the ATMS Board and our entire community, we extend our deepest condolences to Sandi’s family, friends, students, and colleagues.
She will be remembered with immense respect, gratitude, and admiration.
The Board and Team at ATMS
