• Master of Physiotherapy (GE)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies)
• Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 2 Accredited Coach

David is a physiotherapist, accredited strength and conditioning coach, and athlete, with particular interest in rehabilitation and high-performance training.

As an elite mountain bike racer, David has won state championships in downhill and gravity enduro disciplines, as well as competing nationally and overseas. His passion and commitment to health, exercise and high performance motivated him to undertake a Bachelor of Applied Science degree specialising in Exercise Science, which he completed in 2011.

David then worked at the University of South Australia as a gym instructor, student supervisor and tutor, teaching course material in Physical Rehabilitation, Exercise Prescription and Functional Anatomy.

He went on to complete his Master of Physiotherapy degree in 2013. His goal being to assist patients and clients anywhere from injury through to peak performance.

In 2018 David completed a level 1 coaching accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), and then his level 2 accreditation in 2021. He has now been prescribing exercise to both athletes and the general population for 15 years, including coaching world-class cyclists.

As a musculoskeletal physiotherapist at Smart Health, David provides a blend of manual treatment techniques, education, and exercise prescription to manage the individual needs of his clients.