Coby started his manual therapy career in 2001, when he started working as a sole practitioner.  He created the muscle medicine brand that was brought to life in 2015 in the lead up to the Double Bay clinic opening in 2019. Helping people feel their best physically is his passion.

Why manual therapy? 

I started my working life as a chef, long, late, antisocial hours and a life that was work hard/play hard.  I realised it was not the life that was going to create the future I wanted, so I looked for another path.  I’ve always been good with my hands and leaning towards manual therapy helped me carve out a healthier lifestyle.  

Since I started working in manual therapy I have loved learning more and more about the human body and how it can be improved and maintained for optimal health.

Why muscle medicine? 

After 10+ years in the industry, I had heard from many clients that they weren’t able to get the same results elsewhere, plus they complained about the wait time for appointments with me!

At this time Danni and I started dreaming about forming a company where we could work together and help more people achieve their goals. Our vision was to be able to help more clients achieve their wellness goals by building a collection of well trained and skilled therapists.  We achieved this by providing opportunities for therapists to learn on the job from practitioners with years of experience.   

I knew once I left my formal education behind, the real learning started by listening to my mentors and working beside some fantastic therapists. I wanted to pay it forward to the manual therapy community that helped me become the therapist I am. 

So muscle medicine developed into our current clinic in Double Bay in 2019 and I am really proud of the team we have assembled, the team we have seen go on to live their dreams and those who will come in the future. 

Outside the Treatment Room
Many of my clients know my love for music, food, and wine, but what many don’t know is I play a mean didgeridoo and I’m not that bad on the bongos either.

Rudie joined the Muscle Medicine Team in early 2022. He is a Structural Integration Therapist who blends numerous techniques to provide a rounded treatment plan. Rudie has trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and combines his remedial skills with this knowledge. With his years of training and experience Rudie brings a solid understanding of anatomy and pain management to the team.

Why manual therapy?

The art of manual therapy has the ability to transform body function. It is a sure way to calm and soothe the body, connecting the mind to reestablish balance. It is uniquely rewarding when the treatment plan delivers to the positive expectations of the client for sustainable results.

Why Muscle Medicine?

I wanted to join Muscle Medicine because of their tailored approach to treatment. The team is dedicated to improving functional movement in the body, not just treating short-term discomfort. My goal has always been to educate and support clients in taking the steps needed to improve their overall mobility, health, and wellness, and Muscle Medicine is the right environment for that.

Outside the Treatment Room

In my free time, I enjoy cooking and rarely follow the recipe! I love to add my own innovation and flair to a meal and can pretty much open any fridge or pantry and whip something up – something unique. I believe home cooking is an essential part of a happy, healthy body!

Florence is passionate about biomechanics and has been practicing manual therapy since completing her Physio degree in Brazil in 2002. She holds a special interest in enhancing movement and joint space for more dissociated mobility and function effectivity. As a former modern ballerina and a current Iyengar yoga practitioner for over 20 years, her focus extends beyond studying the body solely as a musculoskeletal system. Instead, she sees it as a vehicle to experience life in the most meaningful way.

Florence joined Muscle Medicine in late 2023.

Aaron joined Muscle Medicine in 2024.  He brings years of bodywork across a number of modalities and techniques, as well as his yoga and breathwork studies. 

Using a range of gentle massage techniques such as Remedial Massage and cup gliding to provide a feeling of deep connection with your body and a grounding influence, Aaron will help to eliminate symptoms such as discomfort or pain in your muscles or joints.  His techniques will also help to reconnect you to your body to reduce general discombobulation. 

Alex started on the Muscle Medicine mentoring program and worked closely with Coby as he developed his techniques and treatment style. He has become sought after for his deep tissue maintenance treatments and his ability to provide postural correction to relieve pain from office and desk bound workers.

Daniel joined the Muscle Medicine team in 2023 after working alongside a chiropractor.  He works closely with our Structural Integration therapists on treatment plans and is the perfect therapist for regular deep tissue treatments to keep your soft tissues and autonomic nervous system healthy.