Success in Practice

Sami Karam welcomes marketing expert Elliot Chudleigh, who specializes in helping healthcare professionals like osteopaths, chiropractors, and physiotherapists grow their clinics without relying on expensive marketing agencies. Elliot shares valuable insights on building effective marketing systems that yield consistent results, allowing clinic owners to focus on patient care rather than getting l...

Wisdom, Passion, & Profit. Thanuja Vanderhoek is an experienced osteopath and educator, known for her work in pediatrics, women's health, and cranial osteopathy. She has built a respected clinical reputation over the last two decades. Thanuja is also the founder of Wisdom Exchange, platforms dedicated to advancing osteopathic education and practice. She is currently organising the largest...

In the latest episode of the Success in Practice Podcast, host Sami Karam welcomes back Matthew Harris, an experienced osteopath from Melbourne, to discuss the evolving landscape of osteopathy and the challenges faced by practitioners today. With over two decades in the field, Matthew shares his insights on private practice, team dynamics, and the importance of continuous education in maintaining...

In this episode of the Success in Practice podcast, host Sami Karam sits down with Professor Lainey Cameron, an accomplished osteopath and exercise physiologist with over three decades of clinical experience. Lainey shares her inspiring journey into the world of osteopathy, the challenges she faced, and her passion for mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Amanda Oosterweghel is an osteopath and certified Perrin practitioner, discussing her career path from myotherapy to osteopathy, her experience at RMIT, the move to Perth and the new osteopathy program there, and her involvement in teaching the evolving Perrin Technique for conditions like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME and Long COVID, including the ongoing retrospective study.

Melbourne-based osteopath Tim Taylor shares his 30-year journey in the profession, covering his inspired start at RMIT, key mentorships in Canberra, and his current passion for treating infants with digestive issues at Darling Corner Osteopathy. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practice skills, supercharge your career, and get you busy, booked, and earning a great inco...

In the latest episode of the Success in Practice podcast, physiotherapist Michael Rizk shares his journey from a struggling new graduate to a successful clinic owner. With over a decade of experience, Michael sheds light on the challenges faced by new graduates in private practice and emphasizes the importance of building supportive environments in the healthcare profession. 🔥 The Success in Prac...

Sami interviews Robert Fendall, a prominent Australian osteopath, who recounts his 40-year career from his education at the International College of Osteopathy and the challenges of early registration to his key 25-year leadership role in regulatory bodies, including being the inaugural Chair of the Osteopathy Board of Australia. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practi...

This podcast conversation between Sami Karam and Bruce Duncan covers Bruce's long career as an osteopath, his work with elite sporting teams like the Hawthorn Football Club, a deep dive into the reclassification and osteopathic approach to traumatic sports injuries like hamstring strains, and a discussion on the educational gaps and mentorship needed for new osteopathy graduates. 🔥 The Success in...

In this podcast, Sami and Dr. Charles "Charlie" Beck discusses his path to becoming a US-trained Doctor of Osteopathy, his educational foundation under mentors like Ed Styles, the historical context and eventual decline of osteopathic hospitals, his unique, lineage-based approach to foot and ankle injuries stemming from Dr. Still's teachings, and his practice combining ultra-precise orthotics and...

Sami speaks with renowned Osteopath Dr. Raymond Perrin. He describes his transition from a general and sports-focused practice to researching Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), explaining how initial success with a cyclist's structural treatment evolved into his key theory linking sympathetic nervous system dysfunction to impaired cerebrospinal fluid and lymphatic drainage as the underlying cause of...

Sami speaks to Elissa O'Brien about her recent completion of a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health, emphasizing the value of a holistic, health-focused approach to patient care, the importance of listening, and her plans to work with Osteo Australia on an advanced practice pathway for mental health. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practice skills, supercharge your c...

Sami speaks with fellow Osteopath and Atune Health Centres CEO Simon Ashley discusses his career path, which began after his passion for the holistic philosophy of manual therapy, and details how he grew his multidisciplinary, integrated health practice in the Hunter region by focusing on a strong, collaborative vision and shared values rather than solely on money. 🔥 The Success in Practice progr...

Syed Hussain discusses his journey into osteopathy, his passion for fascial counter-strain, and the establishment of the Fascial Counterstrain Academy in Melbourne, emphasizing its diagnostic process and the importance of measurable outcomes in treatment. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practice skills, supercharge your career, and get you busy, booked, and earning a...

Sami speaks to Adam Nicholson, a candidate for the Osteopathy Australia board, discusses his experience, leadership qualities, the need for increased education and re-engagement of members, and his passion for cross-pollination with other allied health professionals and solidifying the profession's identity. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practice skills, supercharge...

Sami speaks with Josh Saxton, an osteopath and nominee for the Osteopathy Australia Board, discussing his background, motivations for running, views on the association's role, and key issues like membership retention, a coaching system for osteopaths, and the need for more osteopathy courses in regional areas. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practice skills, superchar...

Sami talks to Tom Barry, an osteopath and co-director of O Health, discussing Tom's background, the evolution of his practice, challenges in osteopathic education and workforce, and his nomination for the Osteopathy Australia board. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practice skills, supercharge your career, and get you busy, booked, and earning a great income. ➡️ ...

Sami talks with Adam Pitt, an osteopath and owner of Necessity Health and Necessity Kids. They delve into Adam's journey into osteopathy, his experiences as an elite gymnast, and the challenges of building a multidisciplinary practice. The conversation also touches on the evolution of the osteopathy profession, the importance of hands-on treatment, the NDIS system, and the need for more osteopathy...

Anne & Stiofan join me for another episode where we tackle current events in Osteopathy and the General Osteopathic treatment. It's relevance and results in clinical practice, and how to apply it correctly. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practice skills, supercharge your career, and get you busy, booked, and earning a great income. ➡️  https://bit.ly/SinP ⭐...

I interview Natalie Moore, an osteopath with a focus on breathing, craniodental health, and interdisciplinary care. The discussion covers her personal journey into osteopathy, driven by early experiences with orthodontics and natural therapies. It explores her education, professional development, and evolving practice, emphasizing the importance of holistic treatment, palpatory skills, and continu...

Jon Marshall discusses joining the Michigan State University faculty, osteopathy's state in Australia and Singapore, the importance of practical teaching, and students' exposure to courses outside of the University. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practice skills, supercharge your career, and get you busy, booked, and earning a great income. ➡️  https://bit.ly/Si...

Natalie Perkins discusses her experiences as a physiotherapist, contrasting her hands-on training with today's evidence-based approach and the challenges of balancing clinical practice with business management. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practice skills, supercharge your career, and get you busy, booked, and earning a great income. ➡️  https://bit.ly/SinP ⭐...

I discuss with Azharuddin Fazalbhoy his osteopathy career, including his studies, research, clinical work, and current role as head of the osteopathy program at RMIT, with a significant focus on scoliosis management and challenges in osteopathic education. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practice skills, supercharge your career, and get you busy, booked, and earning a...

A discussion with Hedley Chin, a BSO-trained osteopath, his upbringing, education at Eton College, journey into osteopathy, early practice experiences, and his perspective on the profession's evolution and philosophy. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your clinical practice skills, supercharge your career, and get you busy, booked, and earning a great income. ➡️  https://bit.ly/...

Stephen King is an osteopath, physiotherapist, and strength and conditioning coach who shares his background, growing up in Melbourne and studying at Victoria University. He has developed a data-driven approach to assessment and treatment, eventually leading to his own tech company and educational courses focused on improving patient outcomes. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your c...