From Acupressure to Osteopathy: A Journey of Healing, Learning, and Postural Health

Dry Needling

At Posture Blueprint, osteopathy isn't just a treatment—it's a journey. My journey began in 2001, when I completed a Diploma in Traditional Chinese Acupressure. This early foundation in traditional healing, especially valued among many Chinese patients, taught me the importance of balancing the body and treating the root causes of pain.

But I didn’t stop there.

My passion for understanding the human body led me to complete my Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathic Studies) and Master of Osteopathy in 2008. Since then, I’ve spent over 15 years helping people of all ages overcome pain, improve posture, and regain movement through osteopathy.

Along the way, I’ve been privileged to learn from some of the greatest minds in manual medicine:

• The late Prof. Philip E. Greenman in the USA, whose work shaped how osteopaths around the world approach spinal care.

• Kai Mitchell, son of Dr. Fred Mitchell Jr., who co-developed the Muscle Energy Technique.

• Practitioners of Isogai Therapy in Japan, who showed me how adjusting pelvic balance can influence spinal curves like scoliosis.

• Dr. Vladimir Janda, whose muscle imbalance theories revolutionized rehabilitation.

• The McKenzie Method, which is essential in treating disc bulges and sciatica.

• Dr. Stuart McGill, whose research on core strength and spinal stability has become the gold standard for treating chronic back pain.

Spinal Manipulation

My approach today blends the best of traditional osteopathy with modern scientific tools. That might mean a hands-on spinal adjustment, dry needling for tight muscles, a tailored core rehab program, or even reviewing your spinal X-rays to understand exactly what's causing your discomfort. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all care—your treatment is designed to fit you.

I have a particular interest in:

• Posture correction and scoliosis

• Chronic back and neck pain

• Disc bulges, sciatica, and nerve-related pain

• Whiplash injuries from motor vehicle accidents

• Patients on Medicare plans referred by GPs for long-term pain

My clinic, located conveniently inside The Glen Shopping Centre in Glen Waverley, is easy to access and serves patients from nearby suburbs like Mount Waverley, Burwood, Vermont South, Wheelers Hill, and Wantirna South. Whether you’re a student, busy professional, or retiree, I welcome you to experience what modern osteopathy can do for your health and quality of life.

The Glen Shopping Center

To me, osteopathy isn’t just a profession—it’s a mission. A lifelong journey to understand the body better, help people feel better, and guide them back to balance. And for you, it might just be the beginning of a new path toward lasting health.

Ready to start your journey? Book your free posture assessment today and take the first step toward better movement and less pain. Click here to book or visit us at The Glen.

Let’s begin.