About Me
I have a deep passion for helping people. My wife jokes that when someone at a party mentions a problem they're having she knows it's going to be hard to drag me away!
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That inquisitiveness about the human body has led me a merry dance. I've been a Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher, Thai Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Craniosacral Therapist, and probably a few other things I've forgotten.
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To me it's all the same. Just ways and means of interacting with the body and helping people to experience more freedom, joy and excitement in their world.
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I currently see people at several locations in Canberra and I'm also available for Telehealth in Australia and worldwide for certain conditions.
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The best way to know if we are a good fit to work together is to hit the 'Get in Touch' button below and send me a message.
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So do it!
A Values-Driven Approach to Healing
My practice is guided by a core philosophy: you are a person, not a diagnosis. While my methods are constantly evolving, these values are the steady foundation of the care I provide.
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1. Communication as Treatment
Communication isn't just a preamble to treatment; it is treatment. Whether through words, gestures, or touch, the dialogue between us determines the speed of your recovery.
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Active Listening: I am committed to hearing your story in your own words.
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Nonviolent Communication: My approach is rooted in Marshall Rosenberg’s NVC model—treating clinical interaction as a space of empathy and mutual understanding.
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Body Dialogue: Beyond words, I focus on "listening" to the messages of your body and responding to what we find together.
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2. Radical Collaboration
I cannot "fix" you. Lasting change only happens when we work as equal partners. I bring expertise in anatomy, bodywork, and the principles of rehabilitation. You bring the embodied knowledge of your history, your sensations, and your limits. I treat you as a colleague in your own recovery; we are a team working towards a single goal.
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3. Integrity Over Volume
My goal is to get you to a state of well-being as quickly and efficiently as possible. I don't believe in booking unnecessary sessions to hit some kind of target or perceived protocol requirement.
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Targeted Care: I aim for the minimum number of sessions required to guide you to your goals.
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Transparent Timelines: Usually, by the second session, we will have a clear timeframe for your recovery.
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Patient-Led Pace: While I prioritize efficiency, I am always here for closer support if you feel you need more frequent care for your physical or psychological well-being.
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4. Relentless Persistence
Pain is often complicated. If a recovery stalls or a diagnosis feels incomplete, I don't give up. I will continue testing, re-testing, and learning new techniques to get to the root of the issue.
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Total Honesty: If your needs fall outside my skillset, I will tell you immediately.
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Thoughtful Referrals: I refer out for imaging or blood tests more than most, simply because I refuse to let you do months of arduous rehab if the underlying cause is something else entirely. No stone goes unturned.
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5. The "Experiment of One"
I am guided by research, but I am not ruled by it. Research tells us what works "on average"—but you are an individual, not a data point. If "best-practice" protocols don't get the results you need, we iterate. We experiment. We find the specific approach that suits your situation, right here and now.
6. Constant Evolution
I am a lifelong student, constantly consuming new courses and methodologies. I take my training and education very seriously—always seeking the next tool that might enrich, speed up, or simplify your path to healing.
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Let’s start the conversation. If these values resonate with you, I invite you to contact me to discuss your needs. I offer a limited number of complimentary consultations to ensure we are the right fit for your recovery.