Maximum Performance

For Arts elite

Currently undertaking Ph D research into nutrition and physical activity management of fatty liver disease the metabolic syndrome
Masters of Science (Dietetics, Nutrition and Exercise Science)
Accredited Practicing Dietician
- Exercise physiologist
Member of Dieticians Association of Australia
Member of Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Scientists
Extensive range of experience in nutrition and exercise programs across a broad range of medical conditions and age groups
Specialisation in weight management

Awarded an Honorary doctorate of Osteopathy, by the A. T. Still Academy Lyons France 1980 for MusculoSkeletal course design for Osteopathic Undergraduates
Held a general Osteopathic practice since graduating in 1975 from the Windsor College of Applied Osteopathy
Undergraduate Teaching positions:
Lecturer in musculoskeletal anatomy, 1976 to 1978 to Osteopathic undergraduates at the W.C.A.O.
Lecturer in Osteopathic manipulative therapy, 1978 to 1986 to Osteopathic undergraduates at the I.C.O.
Postgraduate Teaching positions:
Lecturing to various state Osteopathic groups throughout Australia for continuing osteopathic study under the auspices of the Australian Osteopathic Association
Currently lecturing to undergraduates at the various universities in Victoria and New South Wales in Functional Approach in Osteopathy. And developing a series of postgraduate Osteopathic courses held by the United Osteopathic Physicians Guild
Awarded a Fellowship of Osteopathy in 1977 for working in undergraduate Osteopathic education by the United Osteopathic Physicians Guild
Vice principal International College of Osteopathy, 1977, 1981
Principal of International College of Osteopathy, 1982, 1985
Member Education Committee and Examiner for the NSW Registration Board 83-86

Assisted athletes to achieve desirable and quantifiable improvements in performance through the use of scientifically based analysis and optimization of the oral and cranial structures
Improvements in energy retention, breathing, relaxation, nutritional absorption etc
Occlusal (bite) analysis with a view to maximizing load distribution
Treatment Planning based on Diagnostic Records which includes skull radiographs, mounted models, photographs, muscle palpation, recording jaw movements
Understanding the difference between day time and night time jaw mechanics
Understanding the need for different bite splints for different types of patients
Orthodontics when justified and desired. Bite adjustments. Reconstruction.
Referral to Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons, Faciomaxillary Surgeons, Respiratory Physicians, Speech pathologists, Allergists and other Specialists as required

Specialist in; performance enhancement,
Expert in postural screening and appraisal, corrective exercises to improve posture, rehabilitation, pre and post natal
One on one and group sessions (3 on 1)
has trained some ACT Brumbies, ballet dancers, top singer
Operates at Platinum level
5 years teaching experience