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IGS Expert
Education Network

Connecting groomers with trusted specialist educators

IGS helps groomers discover respected experts in key areas of grooming, welfare, health and specialist education.

About the network

The IGS Expert Education Network reflects our belief that progress happens faster when the grooming industry works together. IGS actively collaborates with recognised professionals, educators and organisations across the industry to share expertise, strengthen professional standards and create more meaningful learning opportunities for groomers worldwide. We select specialists with recognised knowledge and experience in their field and build genuine educational partnerships with them. IGS members can discover a topic through an introductory course or resource, learn more about the expert behind it, and then continue their education directly with the specialist of their choice. Through these partnerships, eligible training completed with recognised experts can also earn IGS Professional Development Credits (PDCs). Our experts also contribute regularly to IGS educational content, helping us keep our resources practical, diverse and connected to the evolving needs of the profession.

Introductory Learning

IGS introduces key topics and helps groomers understand their importance.

Trusted Experts

Recognise Educators contribute their specialist knowledge and perpective.

Further Education

Continue learning directly with the expert or academy that fits your needs.

Meet our featured experts

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Noreen MacMahon

IGS Expert Advisor – Musculoskeletal Health and Grooming Ergonomics

Founder of Groomer Reset

Noreen MacMahon is a former physiotherapist, health service professional and founder of GroomerReset, with a longstanding interest in musculoskeletal health, injury prevention and sustainable working practices.

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Lexie Goldsmith

IGS Expert Advisor – Feline Grooming, welfare & handling

Founder of the Australian Certified Cat Groomer Program

Lexie Goldsmith is a Qualified Veterinary Nurse, Certified Master Cat Groomer, and qualified Trainer and Assessor with over 18 years of experience in feline care and grooming. A strong advocate for low-stress handling, she has helped reshape modern cat grooming by promoting techniques that prioritize feline welfare while delivering exceptional results. 

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Stephanie Zickmann

IGS Expert Advisor – Holistic Grooming

Founder of the Holistic Grooming Academy

Stephanie Zikmann is a multi-award-winning holistic dog groomer, certified canine behaviourist, educator, and bestselling author from Scotland. She is the founder of the Holistic Grooming Academy, where she delivers accredited education focused on cooperative care, emotional wellbeing, and evidence-led grooming practices. 

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