THE BODY GENIUS TEAM

Our goal is to continue to build a world class Institute aimed firmly at changing the way people view health and wellness.

THE DIRECTORS

At the Body Genius Institute we have one simple goal: To be better than we were one day, one week, one month, and one year ago!

<strong>Stephen Hooper</strong>
Stephen HooperCo-founder of the Body Genius Institute, Physiotherapist
Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Exercise Physiology & Physical Education)
  • Dry Needling – Masters Qualifications
  • C.H.E.K Holistic Lifestyle Coach (HLC2)
  • Certified: FMS & YBT
  • Author: The Big 5 Is Alive
<strong>Rob MacPherson</strong>
Rob MacPhersonCo-founder of the Body Genius Institute,
Integrative Health Practitioner
Qualifications

  • C.H.E.K Holistic Lifestyle Coach (HLC3)
  • Australian Sports Commission Coach
  • ASCA – Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Fitness Australia – Master Trainer

PAIN AND DYSFUNCTION PRACTITIONERS

At the Body Genius Institute we take a ‘hands-on’ approach to all our treatment sessions.

Michael Proessler
Michael ProesslerSports Chiropractor
Qualifications

Functional Medicine Program/Diplomate in Clinical Nutrition (DACBN)
Functional Medicine University/Southern California University of Health Science 2013 – Current

Master of Chiropractic Science
Macquarie University Sydney, Australia 2004

Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
Macquarie University Sydney, Australia 2002

Doctor of Chiropractic Program
Scandinavian College of Chiropractic Stockholm, Sweden 1999 – 2000

Certificates/Diplomas

  • Performance Coach – PICP 2
  • AdvCert – Myofascial Dry Needling
  • ICSSD – Upper and Lower Limb
  • Dip – Sports Med. and Massage
  • Dip – Personal Training
  • Senior First Aid

Memberships:

  • CAA – Chiropractors Association of Australia
  • SCA – Sports Chiropractic Australia
  • FICS – Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport

Research: “Autopsy: An Invaluable Tool”, research conducted on the value of autopsies for medical and paramedical education at the NSW Department of Forensic Medicine. Work included assistance and observation in performing forensic autopsies with the pathologists in charge.

Special Interests: Human Performance, Nutrition, Functional/Lifestyle Medicine

Language Skills: English, German, Swedish, all fluent written and spoken

<strong>Stephen Hooper</strong>
Stephen HooperPhysiotherapist
Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Exercise Physiology & Physical Education)
  • Dry Needling – Masters Qualifications
  • Certified: FMS & YBT

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH PRACTITIONERS

At the Body Genius Institute your health is our top priority.

<strong>Rob MacPherson</strong>
Rob MacPhersonIntegrative Health Practitioner
Qualifications

  • C.H.E.K Holistic Lifestyle Coach (HLC3)
  • Australian Sports Commission Coach
  • ASCA – Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Fitness Australia – Master Trainer

MOVEMENT COACHING

At the Body Genius Institute we see Movement Coaching as a mentorship, an opportunity to build strong relationships with our clients and to facilitate their learning and understanding of everything that enhances movement and performance.

Aaron Taylor
Aaron TaylorMovement Coach
Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (Exercise & Sport Science)
  • Masters of Science (Strength & Conditioning)
  • C.H.E.K Practitioner
  • C.H.E.K Holistic Lifestyle Coach
  • PICP Charles Poliquin (Level 1)
  • ASCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Certificate III & IV in Health and Fitness
  • Certified Sports Trainer (Level 1)