11th/12th October 2025
Holly Mills
Join Holly for an Exclusive Grooming Demonstration!
Holly Mills is the 2024 Asian Fusion Groomer of the Year for not only the Liz Paul Achievements Awards but also the new Groomphoria Choice Awards and has received the Golden Scissors Supreme Grand Champion title for not only her Asian Fusion grooms but also her skill and dedication in the Poodle category in which she has also achieved Multiple Reserve Best in shows and Best in show wins.
Throughout the session, Holly will share professional tips on identifying and compensating for conformational flaws, demonstrating how subtle adjustments in styling can enhance the dog's overall appearance. As well as talking about balance, technique and how to get that flawless finish.
Perfect for all groomers looking to refine their skills and elevate their grooming results!
Holly Mills is the 2024 Asian Fusion Groomer of the Year for not only the Liz Paul Achievements Awards but also the new Groomphoria Choice Awards and has received the Golden Scissors Supreme Grand Champion title for not only her Asian Fusion grooms but also her skill and dedication in the Poodle category in which she has also achieved Multiple Reserve Best in shows and Best in show wins.
Throughout the session, Holly will share professional tips on identifying and compensating for conformational flaws, demonstrating how subtle adjustments in styling can enhance the dog's overall appearance. As well as talking about balance, technique and how to get that flawless finish.
Perfect for all groomers looking to refine their skills and elevate their grooming results!
Corinna Verschuren
Corinna started her own Grooming Shop “’t Trimmertje” in 1996, after a short career as a veterinary assistant and completing a 2 years dog grooming education.
From day one on it was obvious that she wanted more than just a dog grooming salon and so her passion extended further in the world of dog shows and grooming contests. She appeared on several grooming and styling events throughout Europe and America where she showed her extraordinary talent by grooming all kinds of breeds through different categories but mainly poodles and other scissoring breeds.
Meanwhile she’s the owner of over 180 awards, has won 11 Best in Shows, several Best Allround Groomer awards and not to forget her amazing Best Transformations.
In 2002, and 2012 she became Belgian and Benelux Champion.
Since 2005 she founded the Belgium Groomteam which she still owns and coaches. With this team she achieved the 6th spot at the World Team Grooming championships in 2005 and a 5th place at the WTGC in 2017.
In 2008 she was invited to participate at “Les Pooches Challenge” in New York, along with 8 of the best poodle groomers in the world. Two years later she was nominated for the Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award for International Groomer of the Year 2009.
Since 2006 she is a approved EGA All Round juror in whole Europe, owning the 4 EGA Mastergroomers degrees.
She has won the Lizz Paul International Groomer of the year twice, and once the Lizz Paul Judge of the Year. She was also nominated for the Artero Groomer of the year award.
After being having reached the top 6 four times she finally made it in 2018 as “Grand Champion” at the prestigious Oster Invitational Challenge.
Since 2018 she is teaching the art of grooming at the acknowledged institute “Syntra PXL Hasselt”, and in that same year she became a member of the Artero World Team. Since 2024 she started the first Artero Academy in Belgium.
Corinna is also a freelance writer for various grooming magazines.
She has her own vision: “By educating yourself to perform better, you can be of great value to others in the future, to improve themselves in this comprehensive profession”. Because of this vision, she is now a highly requested teacher for seminars and workshops all over Europe and even China.
She is the proud owner of 5 standard poodles who are of great importance in her life, since 2024 she started breeding with white standards under the name “Ramblin’ Haerts”
Corinna is a Belgian Groomer whose passion for poodles and other styling breeds brought her to a very high level and made her a worldwide know expert .
From day one on it was obvious that she wanted more than just a dog grooming salon and so her passion extended further in the world of dog shows and grooming contests. She appeared on several grooming and styling events throughout Europe and America where she showed her extraordinary talent by grooming all kinds of breeds through different categories but mainly poodles and other scissoring breeds.
Meanwhile she’s the owner of over 180 awards, has won 11 Best in Shows, several Best Allround Groomer awards and not to forget her amazing Best Transformations.
In 2002, and 2012 she became Belgian and Benelux Champion.
Since 2005 she founded the Belgium Groomteam which she still owns and coaches. With this team she achieved the 6th spot at the World Team Grooming championships in 2005 and a 5th place at the WTGC in 2017.
In 2008 she was invited to participate at “Les Pooches Challenge” in New York, along with 8 of the best poodle groomers in the world. Two years later she was nominated for the Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award for International Groomer of the Year 2009.
Since 2006 she is a approved EGA All Round juror in whole Europe, owning the 4 EGA Mastergroomers degrees.
She has won the Lizz Paul International Groomer of the year twice, and once the Lizz Paul Judge of the Year. She was also nominated for the Artero Groomer of the year award.
After being having reached the top 6 four times she finally made it in 2018 as “Grand Champion” at the prestigious Oster Invitational Challenge.
Since 2018 she is teaching the art of grooming at the acknowledged institute “Syntra PXL Hasselt”, and in that same year she became a member of the Artero World Team. Since 2024 she started the first Artero Academy in Belgium.
Corinna is also a freelance writer for various grooming magazines.
She has her own vision: “By educating yourself to perform better, you can be of great value to others in the future, to improve themselves in this comprehensive profession”. Because of this vision, she is now a highly requested teacher for seminars and workshops all over Europe and even China.
She is the proud owner of 5 standard poodles who are of great importance in her life, since 2024 she started breeding with white standards under the name “Ramblin’ Haerts”
Corinna is a Belgian Groomer whose passion for poodles and other styling breeds brought her to a very high level and made her a worldwide know expert .
Michael Sheils
Michael Shiels: Multi-Award-Winning Groomer, Judge & Educator
Michael Shiels is one of Ireland’s respected names in the dog grooming industry. With over 20 years of experience, he has built a reputation not only as a top-level groomer, but also as an educator, mentor, and judge.
A multi-award-winning professional, Michael holds several prestigious titles including Best in Show, Irish Reserve Groomer of the Year, and Best Clipped Groomer of the Year. Among many more His talent, passion, and precision have earned him recognition throughout Ireland, the UK, and across Europe.
One of the standout highlights of Michael’s career has been competing and winning at top grooming competitions. His commitment to excellence and artistry in the grooming ring has inspired countless up-and-coming groomers.
Michael’s influence extends beyond the grooming table. As a judge, he has been invited to assess competitions in multiple countries, valued for his fairness, expertise, and attention to detail.
Another proud moment came when Michael featured on BBC’s Pooch Perfect—bringing his grooming skills and industry insight to a wider audience and showcasing the creativity and dedication behind the profession.
In addition to judging and competing, Michael hosts regular seminars and workshops, sharing his knowledge with groomers across all levels. His approachable, hands-on teaching style has made him a respected educator
Michael is also a proud brand ambassador for Christie's Direct, the world’s leading grooming supplier—working closely with the brand to support and elevate the grooming community
Michael Shiels is one of Ireland’s respected names in the dog grooming industry. With over 20 years of experience, he has built a reputation not only as a top-level groomer, but also as an educator, mentor, and judge.
A multi-award-winning professional, Michael holds several prestigious titles including Best in Show, Irish Reserve Groomer of the Year, and Best Clipped Groomer of the Year. Among many more His talent, passion, and precision have earned him recognition throughout Ireland, the UK, and across Europe.
One of the standout highlights of Michael’s career has been competing and winning at top grooming competitions. His commitment to excellence and artistry in the grooming ring has inspired countless up-and-coming groomers.
Michael’s influence extends beyond the grooming table. As a judge, he has been invited to assess competitions in multiple countries, valued for his fairness, expertise, and attention to detail.
Another proud moment came when Michael featured on BBC’s Pooch Perfect—bringing his grooming skills and industry insight to a wider audience and showcasing the creativity and dedication behind the profession.
In addition to judging and competing, Michael hosts regular seminars and workshops, sharing his knowledge with groomers across all levels. His approachable, hands-on teaching style has made him a respected educator
Michael is also a proud brand ambassador for Christie's Direct, the world’s leading grooming supplier—working closely with the brand to support and elevate the grooming community
Lyndsey Murphy
Lyndsey is a dog groomer from Ireland with 15 years of experience and a strong passion for competitive dog grooming. She has enjoyed great success on the competition scene, earning titles such as BIS/Irish Dog Groomer of the Year in both 2015 and 2024, Reserve BIS, multiple Scissor Champion and Reserve Scissor Champion wins, along with recognition for Best Scissor Technique and Handling. Lyndsey has also placed at prestigious events in France and Portugal.
She honed her skills at the highly regarded MuttUgly salon in Ranelagh, Dublin, where she quickly progressed to the role of Salon Grooming Manager and Lead Trainer. During that time, she specialised in mentoring students within the City & Guilds framework.
For the past 10 years, Lyndsey has run her own salon in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, where she works with a wide variety of dogs—from 7F clip-offs to beautifully hand-scissored show trims. Alongside her salon work, she also offers one-to-one and small group training days, helping groomers develop their skills and confidence in a supportive, hands-on environment—something she finds incredibly rewarding.
She honed her skills at the highly regarded MuttUgly salon in Ranelagh, Dublin, where she quickly progressed to the role of Salon Grooming Manager and Lead Trainer. During that time, she specialised in mentoring students within the City & Guilds framework.
For the past 10 years, Lyndsey has run her own salon in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, where she works with a wide variety of dogs—from 7F clip-offs to beautifully hand-scissored show trims. Alongside her salon work, she also offers one-to-one and small group training days, helping groomers develop their skills and confidence in a supportive, hands-on environment—something she finds incredibly rewarding.
Helena Wittwer
Helena Wittwer is the founder of catmosphere®, Switzerland's first cat grooming franchise. In 2012, she opened the country's first feline-exclusive grooming salon, pioneering professional cat care.
As a Certified Feline Master Groomer, Creative Groomer, Fear Free Professional, feline behaviourist, and NCGI Trainer and Certifier, she combines advanced grooming expertise with a deep understanding of feline psychology.
With over 20 years as a cat breeder and her role as an international FIFe all-breed judge, Helena continues to set high standards in professional cat grooming.
A business economist with a lifelong passion for cats, she unites entrepreneurial drive with deep feline expertise.
As a Certified Feline Master Groomer, Creative Groomer, Fear Free Professional, feline behaviourist, and NCGI Trainer and Certifier, she combines advanced grooming expertise with a deep understanding of feline psychology.
With over 20 years as a cat breeder and her role as an international FIFe all-breed judge, Helena continues to set high standards in professional cat grooming.
A business economist with a lifelong passion for cats, she unites entrepreneurial drive with deep feline expertise.
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