Why I practice
Why work with people in pain?
As a youngster I suffered from strong lower back pain which persisted in spite of seeing many different massage therapists over the months. Looking for answers I managed to find a local Myotherapist who came highly recommended. Remarkably they were able to identify the exact nature of my problem and completely alleviate it within weeks. This was such a massive relief, as I was really worried that it was going to stop me from playing footy. I was no longer suffering.
Since then its become an ongoing pursuit to find the reason patients have pain and find ways of easing it. Starting back in 2004 when I enrolled in remedial massage training. Hungry for more knowledge and skills I then completed Myotherapy training in 2007.
My interest in defining the source of pain has lead me to develop a thorough framework; a style that gets excellent results, with most people I see. Altogether having practised for over 13 years I’ve truly discovered that pain is very treatable but is unfortunately, overcomplicated.
Clinical experience over the years
Over the last 13 years I worked in country NSW, to outback NT, but it was a 2 year stint in UK that had the biggest impact on my practice. I worked in London and Wimbledon at Pure Sports Medicine, a unique practice that promoted a very systematic approach to healthcare. Big focus was initial assessment, following a treatment plan and creating open dialogue with other healthcare providers.
This hugely influenced my results as patients were doing exactly what their bodies needed.
Having now developed a better appreciation of what other health modalities can offer, I’m better equipped to successfully manage patients. This experience highlighted the value of open discussion between treating practitioner, get much better clinically outcomes when we work together.
A few of the common conditions I regularly see include:
Sports injuries
Lower back and neck spasms
Sciatica
Headaches/migraines
Hamstring injuries
ITB syndrome
Shin pain related to running
Frozen shoulder
Pelvic and sacral complaints related to pregnancy
Injuries from work or road accidents