I grew up in Australia with a strong passion for sport. Training, performance, and the mechanics of movement always interested me, but it was a significant injury that kept me off my feet for several months that shifted my perspective. That experience sparked a deeper interest in rehabilitation and building resilience, which ultimately led me to pursue a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Osteopathy.
Upon completing my graduate studies in 2006, I worked in a range of clinical settings along Australia’s east coast. During that time, I was fortunate to learn from skilled mentors who helped broaden my clinical perspective and refine my approach as an osteopath.
After getting married and moving to Canada, I became increasingly drawn to the sense of community I had experienced growing up; a culture of warmth, ease, and mutual regard. This led to a growing enthusiasm for creating a clinic grounded in collaboration and community. In 2015, alongside naturopathic doctor Danielle Marchildon, who shared that vision, we co-founded Collective Health Clinic in Mono, Ontario.
My treatment approach integrates structural techniques, working into tissue barriers, indirect techniques, working away from barriers, and individualized exercise programs focused on strength, mobility, and functional restoration. I aim to treat the body as an integrated system, helping patients move more efficiently, recover effectively, and maintain long-term health.
My interest in sport, performance, and injury prevention has been a consistent driver in my clinical work. The same principles that shape my treatment approach, understanding how the body moves as an integrated system, combining hands-on care with targeted exercise, and focusing on long-term function, translate directly into working with active individuals and athletes. I have developed a particular focus in golf performance and rehabilitation, and I am certified through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) with Level 1 and Medical Level 2 designations, with Medical Level 3 training forthcoming.
Over more than two decades in practice, I have continued to refine my skills through ongoing education and advanced certifications across osteopathic technique, rehabilitation, and performance-focused care. I have also contributed to the profession through leadership and academic involvement, including serving as International President of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners and as a jury member for thesis presentations at the Canadian College of Osteopathy.
