Senior Remedial & Sports Massage Therapist & Kinesiologist
Dipl. Remedial Massage, Dipl. Sports Kinesiology, Dipl. Dry Needling, Cert. IV Personal Training
Member ATMS
Main interests
Chronic lower back and neck pain, recurring sports injuries, headaches, whiplash, jaw pain, postural alignment and sports performance.
Frederic has been our Senior Remedial Massage Therapist since 2010 and has well over 20 years of working experience as a Massage Therapist. Frederic previously worked in one of Sydney’s top Physio clinics for 8 years and was the Massage Therapist for the under 20’s Balmain West Tigers.
Frederic’s expertise lies in Sports Kinesiology and Remedial Massage. Proficient in Acupressure, Dry Needling, Kinesio Taping, Cupping, Gua Sha, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and more, he offers a comprehensive approach to health. Specialising in combining Sports Kinesiology and Remedial Massage, Frederic effectively tackles various issues like chronic pain, headaches, and sports injuries. He emphasizes performance enhancement and overall well-being, showcasing his holistic care approach. Frederic’s unique skill blend makes him an exceptional practitioner for integrated well-being.
What is Sports Kinesiology?
Sports Kinesiology is a cutting-edge approach to optimising athletic performance, preventing injuries, and supporting recovery. This holistic system evaluates the structural, neurological, chemical, and mental aspects of sports health using manual muscle testing, combined with other proven diagnostic techniques.
Unlike conventional treatments, Sports Kinesiology is a non-invasive, dynamic method that enhances body function by identifying and addressing imbalances at their root.
How Can Sports Kinesiology Help You?
Our treatments may include:
- Joint manipulation and mobilisation
- Myofascial release techniques
- Cranial balancing
- Meridian and acupuncture-based therapies
- Clinical nutrition and dietary management
- Environmental sensitivity evaluation
- Neurological rebalancing
Whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance or someone recovering from an injury, Sports Kinesiology can be a powerful standalone therapy. It also complements Remedial Massage and Physiotherapy, enhancing their effectiveness for a more complete healing experience.
Frederic’s story
My journey has been a diverse and exciting one, filled with various experiences and changes that have shaped my life and career. From my active childhood in Belgium, where I participated in sports like volleyball, athletics, and judo, to pursuing a degree in electrical engineering at university, my story took an unexpected turn.
Upon receiving a job offer as a test driver for Volvo after my first year of university, I decided to embrace this opportunity and worked as a test driver for Volvo for over a decade. Despite the allure of a different career path, my interest in anatomy and physiology, stemming from my sporting background, remained a significant part of my life.
I’ve always had a keen interest in anatomy and physiology, so in 2000 I started a course in Naturopathy and Kinesiology.
In 2003 I had an opportunity to live and work in India. In India I met my wife, Hedy, who was there on holidays. It was in India that I developed an interest in doing massage as a profession. I was very fortunate to find a teacher in Ayurvedic Massage and studied with him for a very intensive 3 months.
Fast forward a few months I travelled to Australia with Hedy on a student visa and started a Diploma of Remedial Massage course at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies in Sydney.
Straight after my course I found a job at Sports Lab, a well-respected Physio clinic in Sydney, which was a great learning experience and worked there for 8 years. During that time, I also worked as a Massage Therapist for the under 20’s Balmain West Tigers.
In 2006 we had our first son Leo & two years later our second son Jace.
Seeking a change of pace from the bustling life in Sydney, the Gold Coast seemed the perfect environment for our new little family, and we moved here in 2010. That same week I started working at mygcphysio and haven’t looked back since.
