run, run, run . . . if you can to this amazing physio

training

• Sports Physiotherapist
• Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) Curtin University – 1993
• Australian Physiotherapy Association – 1994
• Mulligans spinal manipulation : NAGs & SNAGs – 1995
• Muscle Energy Technique: Spine & Pelvis – 1996
• Post Graduate Diploma (Sports Physiotherapy) Curtin University – 1997
• Master of Science (Sports Physiotherapy) Curtin University
• Thesis : Field Test predictors of knee and thigh injuries in Australian Rules Footballers – 1998
• Charted Society of Physiotherapists (UK) – 2004
• Association of Charted Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine (UK) – 2004
• Medical Acupuncture in Physiotherapy – 2004
• Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists – 2004
• Advanced Acupuncture in Sports Physiotherapy – 2005
• Advanced Spinal Rescue – 2005
• Cert IV Civil & Structural Engineering Drafting, Perth TAFE – 2007
• Kinesio Tape level 1 – 2008
• Kinesio Tape Levels 2, 3 – 2009
• Stecco Fascial Manipulation levels 1 & 2 – 2013

personality

Nicknamed “Physopedia” for good reason, he’s a walking encyclopedia of movement, meaning, and muscle—especially when it comes to running. A former track athlete turned physiotherapist, his passion for the sport runs deep, not just in practice but in philosophy. He sees running as elemental to being human, a noble pursuit that threads through our evolutionary story. His approach to physiotherapy is both scientific and soulful: he treats injuries, yes, but more importantly, he connects with the human behind them. With over 30 years of experience, shaped by mentors, mistakes, and milestones, he brings a rare blend of technical mastery and heartfelt care. He’s endlessly curious about the mechanics of the lower limb, diving into the intricacies of foot, leg, and thigh function with the precision of a scholar and the wonder of an artist. Outside the clinic, he’s a creator—drawing, painting, snowboarding, biking, and spending time with his family. Inspired by his ancestors and driven by the legacy he hopes to leave for his kids, he lives by the mantra: give everything you have, all the time. His edge lies in his ability to fuse decades of clinical expertise with the lived experience of an athlete, coach, and parent. He believes every person is like a snowflake—built from the same elements, yet magnificently unique because of their history. And every day, he shows up ready to help, ready to listen, and ready to run again.

• Favorite books – he doesn’t like to read. He loves audio books. The last book that was read to him was Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
• Favorite Music – old School Hip Hop
• Favorite Food – Ice cream. He recently discovered he had Human Ice Cream Deficiency Syndrome, which means his body can’t produce its own ice cream and as such he has to eat ice cream very day.
• Movies he loves – Monty Python The Life of Brian, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, The Return of the Jedi.
• Favorite sports/activities – Track & Field, Running, Aussie Rules Football, snowboarding. Pretty much any sport – not golf.
• Physio nickname – when you work in sport your actual name is barely if ever used. Generally it was something inane like Phys, but the cricketers used to call him Physopedia.
• Clinical Pet Peeve – non matching socks. There’s simply no excuse for non matching sock. You’re not living a post apocalyptic wasteland – pair them!
• Superhuman Talent– can with unerring accuracy tell the weight of objects. Very handy when flying.
• Would you buy a sweater covered in kittens? No, no, no. I would not, could not wear a sweater with kittens; Not with scarves or gloves; Or even with mittens; Not on a shirt a jumper or even a vest; Never a cat nor kitten, adorning my chest; I would not, could not wear a sweater with kittens; For kittens grow up; And then become cats; And cats are just killers
• Community connections – CALTAF, Illfx Street Dance

edge

Rob grew up in Perth, Western Australia, immersed in a family that valued sport and dance. His youth was shaped by seasonal rhythms—Australian Rules football in winter, track and field in summer—and an early exposure to dance that later proved invaluable. Though football wasn’t his forte, his speed on the track set him apart, eventually leading to injuries and frequent visits to top physiotherapists like Peter van Galen and Dr. Jeff Boyle. Inspired, Rob pursued physiotherapy, overcoming multiple setbacks before earning his Bachelor of Science from Curtin University in 1993.

He began his career in regional hospitals and at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital before transitioning to private practice, including work at remote mining sites. In 1997, he was accepted into Curtin’s prestigious Postgraduate Sports Physiotherapy program, followed by a Master of Science in 1998, where his thesis focused on injury prediction in elite footballers. That same year, he co-founded his first clinic and joined Fremantle Football Club as a sports physio and senior sprints coach.
Rob later moved to the UK to work at the English Institute of Sport, treating athletes across disciplines and leading national programs in cricket and canoe slalom. After a career-halting injury, he returned to Australia, earned a drafting qualification, and eventually joined the Western Australian Cricket Association as lead physio for the Warriors and Scorchers.
In 2014, a serendipitous meeting during his honeymoon led Rob, his wife, and their infant son to relocate to Calgary, joining Tower Physio—a clinic he describes as the most elite and diverse team he’s worked with. Now a dual citizen, Rob continues to blend deep clinical expertise with a lifelong passion for sport, movement, and human performance.