• 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 a particular interest in rehabilitation and high-performance training.

As an elite mountain bike racer, David has won state championships in downhill and gravity enduro, and has competed nationally and overseas. His commitment to health, exercise and high performance led him to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science, majoring in Exercise Science, in 2011.

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

He completed his Master of Physiotherapy in 2013, with the goal of working with people at every stage, from injury through to high performance.

David completed Level 1 coaching accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) in 2018 and Level 2 in 2021. He has been prescribing exercise to athletes and the general population for 15 years, including coaching elite cyclists.

As a physiotherapist at Smart Health working in musculoskeletal care, David combines manual treatment techniques, education and exercise prescription, tailored to each client’s needs.