I have enjoyed a distinguished career in the field of Physiotherapy. I have a PhD in Anatomy, as well as a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology along with postgraduate qualifications in Orthopaedic Manipulative/Musculoskeletal Therapy and also in Acupuncture

I held a previous academic position at AUT University in Auckland New Zealand for nearly 20 years from 1994 to 2011. Since May 2012 I have been a Professor in Physiotherapy and was also the Head of the Doctor of Physiotherapy program at Bond University from 2012 to 2024. 

For the past 30 years I have been a leading consultant, advisor and reviewer for a number of committees, boards and working parties related to New Zealand physiotherapy such as the New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association (NZMPA), Society of Physiotherapists (NZSP), Hockey New Zealand and the Health and Disabilities Commission.  I am a recently appointed (2024) member of the Australian Physiotherapy Board and am also an Accreditation Panel member for the Australian Physiotherapy Council.

I have published over 200 peer reviewed research outputs and written several books and book chapters. To date I have supervised over 100 higher degreee research students to completion. I am regularly invited to deliver conference presentations at national and international symposiums and conferences.

I have over 30 years of research experience, and have supervised over 100 HDR students to completion. I have expertise in supervision, literature review and critique skills and research methodology.