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Joseph completed his Bachelor of Chiropractic Science degree in 2017 and his Master of Chiropractic degree in 2019 at Macquarie University. He has worked as a chiropractor in several clinics and has had experience working with track athletes competing at an international level. Joseph has an advanced dry needling certificate and uses a variety of techniques in his practice. His aim is to help anyone who comes to him move better, function better and leave happier. His main passion is athletics, specifically sprinting, training three days a week both on the track and in the gym. This passion translates to practice where he is particularly interested in getting the best performance out of any athlete who comes his way.

Our founder, Jacob Kruger, is a dedicated and highly experienced Sports Physiotherapist with over 15 years in the field. Originally from South Africa, Jacob and his family relocated to Sydney, Australia in 2019, bringing with him a wealth of international expertise in elite sports rehabilitation and injury management. Jacob has served as Lead Physiotherapist for a wide range of state, national, and international teams across sporting disciplines including rugby, netball, cricket, athletics, hockey, and triathlon. His leadership extended beyond treatment — managing multidisciplinary medical teams for major institutions like North West University (NWU) Sports, and overseeing the largest Sport and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Clinic in his home state. He has worked closely with orthopaedic surgeons, sports doctors, dietitians, podiatrists, exercise physiologists, sports scientists, and radiologists, providing integrated care for both professional athletes and everyday clients. In addition to his clinical accomplishments, Jacob brings the unique insight of a high-performing athlete himself. He has represented at a state level in rugby, athletics, and biathlon, and internationally for South Africa at the 70.3 Ironman World Triathlon Championship. Now proudly calling Australia home, Jacob has continued to pursue competitive sport, representing New South Wales and Australia in Masters Athletics, and is the 2025 Australian National Champion in the 800m (Masters age group). Whether you’re an elite competitor, a weekend warrior, or recovering from surgery or injury, Jacob’s tailored, evidence-based approach ensures every client receives the highest standard of care — rooted in experience, backed by science, and driven by a genuine passion for performance and recovery.

Ruth is a Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist, who has completed her 4 year Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation at the University of Wollongong in 1998. With over 25 years of professional experience, added to the wisdom of motherhood and her own enjoyment of physical activity, she thrives on finding creative ways to safely and effectively challenge her clients. Incorporating the evidence-based science of physical and physiological adaptations of the body, to the psychology of changing habits and behaviour, she empowers her clients to understand their medical conditions and improve their quality of life. Ruth’s special interests include improving musculoskeletal movement for functional activities, balance and agility. Comprehensive functional strength with stability and posture as the foundation for cancer management, seniors’ health management and anything else you can throw at her. Ruth also has a passion for women’s health management, strengthening and conditioning for pelvic floor issues.