We work together on choosing a specific and meaningful goal.
It doesn't matter what gets you excited - we just need to find something that does.
You will get access to the ADPT Physio app, where all of your workouts, recovery protocols, habit tracking, and meal planning will be.
Your program will be tailored exactly to your goals, what equipment you have access to, and what motivates you.
I also know that sometimes life gets in the way so I will also give you 3 options per session.
This way, we can always make sure you are moving forward without overwhelm.
And don't worry, when it comes to health consistency trumps intensity so you won't have to commit your whole life to training to get a great result.
After our initial 60-minute assessment and orientation call, we will schedule regular catch up calls to make sure you staying on track and enjoying your program.
These calls can be structured as online physiotherapy sessions if needed and therefore qualify for private health insurance rebates.
You will have a direct line to me via Whatsapp, Slack (or whatever service you feel comfortable with).
This way I can check in with you to keep you on track and so that you can get help when and where you need it.
Send me a message, a voice note or a video and I will get back to you.
This is also where you can upload training videos for video feedback and analysis
I know that with my educational, professional and practical experience, I can help you achieve your goals.
My clients often point out that it is not only the knowledge of what to do that helps - it is the help in navigating the practical and emotional elements of their relationship with health and exercise that creates lasting change.
If we do work together, I hope you are ready for it, as I will be hell bent on making sure you succeed.
Macquarie University
Sydney University
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
While the formal education is obviously essential, training for sports, injuring myself, then rehabbing has taught me so much. Particularly how mentally challenging it can be.
11 years of representative sport
Ultimate Frisbee - 5 World Championships, including captaining the team at one.
This was also when I had most of my injuries, as I had no concept of how to prepare my body for high-level sport.
2 years training under Sebastian Oreb - @australianstrengthcoach (Strength coach to The Mountain from Game Of Thrones)
Training at Base gym + helping with anatomy content for personal trainer certification courses
Went from not being able to swim 200m to swimming 5km at a time
After injuring my leg, my mum convinced me to join her for a 14-week ocean swimming course (shout-out to CanToo).
I used to hate swimming but ended up moving to the beaches because I enjoyed it so much.
This experience taught me so much about embracing being a beginner and optimising for enjoyment over ego based goals.
Training, working and podcasting at Unity Gym - Strength, flexibility, fitness and calisthenics
The gym that made me realise I could be a gym person back in 2014.
Found a love for endurance sport and completed a Half Ironman Triathlon
Navigating high volume triathlon training was a lesson in injury prevention.
Now focusing on running - Coached by Ben Saint Lawrence at Run Crew
Since April 2022, I have run 3 marathons and an Ultramarathon in the mountains surrounding Queenstown, NZ.
18 weeks before the 2nd marathon, I partially tore my ACL, tore ankle ligaments and a toe ligament.
6 weeks later, I was running back to marathon training pain free and ran a PB at the race.
Sebastian Oreb
Strength Coach
Cam Girdlestone
Dual Olympian Rower
Ben St Lawrence
Dual Olympian Runner
Tom Do Canto
Runner + Podiatrist
Tony Boutagy
S&C Coach
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Over the past 10 years, I worked with quite a number of Personal Trainers /Physio to focus on my overall fitness and health.
Phil is definitely one of the top practitioners out there. His holistic and long-term approach with a focus on technique and injury prevention is what sets him apart from others.
My improvement in overall fitness : -45kg, increase in muscle mass, physical flexibility and ability to live a more active and fulfilling life is a testament to his skills and patience.
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I've had an excellent experience with Phil !! I showed up with a mysteriously painful wrist, and a shy ambition to get back on the basketball court after a decade ...
Phil helped me adapt my day-to-day work ergonomics, we also adjusted my workout routine to nurture my basketball shooting wrist and shoulder back to a healthy flexible state.
Phil took the time to really understand my whole routine and long term health goals, so as bonus, I also have a solid full body workout with tips on how to fit it into my busy schedule ... all to help me unlock harder yet more scenic hiking trails in the long run.
Thanks for turning a painful wrist into so much good energy !
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I went to ADPT Physio in May 2022 for treatment after running my first 21 km without any experience or training. During treatment and some in-depth conversations with Phil, I was convinced that if I wanted to have longevity in making running my sport, I should not just run because I want to, but rather run so that I can enjoy the sport longer. In the first two months, I was very impressed with the amount of knowledge that Phil shared and immersed into my program, in particular, focusing on overall body strengthening and running posture.
Within those two months, my running and training had evolved positively, and it got my 5KM run at least 3mins faster than my pre-coaching runs. Phil has a different way of pushing your limits, the program that I got was structured based on what my capacity is and progresses when Phil sees an opportunity for me to increase that capacity.
The training and coaching that I was getting is motivational, personal, and challenging, which led to preparing for an official half marathon within two months. Those two months included runs that taught me to chat and breathe properly while running (I was never a fan of a chatty run but I realize that this had a role in understanding how I can manage my run better), pain management (which I call pain-focused transfer or proper posturing to move pain and eventually make it disappear), use of ADPT and other running apps to monitor essentials (sleep, calories, steps, etc.) and running that included a 90m elevated steps (Wendy's Secret Garden Steps for those who live in Sydney) 5 times - non-stop.
As a result of that consistent body training and running prep, my 10KM run capacity has moved significantly (1hr3mins is my fastest recorded vs. 1hr15mins pre-coaching) and I ran the Sydney Blackmores half marathon 11mins faster versus the 4 months prior to the training run. To date, Phil continuously monitors my exercises and runs (despite limited one-to-one training due to my new work schedule and studies), and provides ideas on how to get my exercises done since I don't gym train as much for about 1.5 months now. By the way, I can now do 7 Wendy's Steps non-stop, and did I show you how my body has changed because of the discipline and strengthening exercises that Phil instilled? - all within 4 months.
Never thought I would publicly say this but... Phil is awesome. The biggest compliment that you can get is when your best mates tell you that these days are the healthiest that they have seen me.
Book a quick consultation so I can assess your situation, goals, and challenges.
We will then work together to identify the most suitable course of action—whether it involves working with me, independently, or with another business.
