The Happy Body

I was very fortunate to be recommended by a friend of mine to have an appointment with Robert at a moment when nothing else was working to alleviate the chronic pain I was experiencing in my shoulder for many months. With a series of 5 sessions, he not only helped with the shoulder pain but also addressed other points in the spine and scapulas that were closely connected to my shoulder. He is not only concerned with fixing your specific problem but also with sharing his knowledge about breathing and strengthening exercises so you can continue on your own at home. Definitely recommended for others!

I came to Rob with a sore and stiff neck after a period of stress. Little did I know the impact my meeting with him would have.
During our first session we worked through my neck, jaw and lungs. After this session I spent the weekend glued to the sofa - in the most amazing way. Rob had totally reset my nervous system and for the first time in a very very long time, my body was able to fully relax and boy did I need it.
For the next few sessions we continued to work on my lungs and stomach, and I truly feel like I have brand new lungs. Like I can breathe properly! It’s such a cool experience.
This new capacity of breathing and nervous system regulation has changed the way I show up in life. In my close relationships I’m able to show up with more love and clarity and at work I’ve gained a new sense of confidence.
Worth noting is also that I have been practicing yoga for ten years and tried meditation more times than I can count, and I’ve gotten further in my practice by seeing Rob a few times than a decade of yoga/meditation.
I wish everyone with high levels of stress or anxiety gets to experience what I’ve experienced since seeing Rob. It’s been life changing.
Thank you Rob for all that you do, your passion for your work and the level of care you show for your clients - it’s remarkable.

Robert is incredible! I went to see him with extreme pain in my neck and shoulder - he had actually finished for the day (NYE!) but came back to treat me - this guy goes above and beyond.
Robert looks at the full picture rather than just the issue you come in with so the results are quick and amazing.
I have seen him 4 times now and feeling totally different - it's fantastic. Best result I've had in all the years of seeing many different people combined.
I have learnt so much that will prevent me from ever going back to accepting my original aches and pains or getting to the point of acute pain I originally fell through the door with!
Have read a couple of people feel he rushes; please be rest assured he is not rushing as such, he literally knows so much, can see so much and wants to get the best result for you, as quickly a possible. His knowledge is beyond extensive and his passion to help is exceptional.
Cannot rate him highly enough - THANK YOU ROBERT:)

Robert is much more than just a Physio! It’s so refreshing to work with someone who understands that physical pain + symptoms can also stem from past traumas and emotional pain. Being a Somatic Trauma Healer myself, I respect the holistic aspects of his work along with the structural support he assists with. There is more than meets the eye when it comes to pain! You can trust that Robert will check through all the layers to ensure your healing and happiness.

Robert really is a tremendous practitioner and I can thoroughly recommend to anyone for a range of acute or chronic injuries. I've seen him for a range of issues and each time we've had great results. The longer (1 hour) appointments allow time for a proper discussion, typically followed by various testing and then treatment and re-testing. Thanks Robert!

I am currently seeing Robert as I have back pain and posture issues from scoliosis. Robert is incredible! He always goes above and beyond. His knowledge is so broad, it's hard to sum up exactly what he does. He will perform a full assessment of your body from head to toe and personalises his different treatment modalities to suit. He has also provided me with exercises. I can feel my body getting stronger, my back pain is lessening and my posture is improving. I highly recommend Robert if you have long term or complex issues, particularly if you have seen many other practitioners without results.

All the glowing testimonials you read about Robert's ability to help people return to full mobility when all others have failed are totally true. I hobbled into his clinic on crutches at the beginning of February after two years of constant pain and three hip operations. Believe it or not I walked out unaided, have gone from strength to strength over the past two months and hope to be at the gym and Pilates in the next few weeks. Robert's knowledge of every aspect of the body is unsurpassed and should I have any issues in the future he is the first person that I will consult.

Robert certainly gets to the route of the problem in my case it’s my feet & Achilles. Robert’s working hard to reverse long term ignored damage putting the spring back into my step moreover curing my nagging ankle issues I’m so grateful.

Robert is clearly at the forefront of his profession and I've had outstanding results in a very short amount of time. Even after the first and second session I've had major benefits with my body alignment and upper back / chest. Robert is effective at identifying and fixing the source of problems rather than just treating the symptoms.

WHERE do I BEGIN! Robert has been treating me for past month, an i have had by far the best results from going to him. When he first saw me my posture aches and pain suffering that I suffered from sherman’s disease, being a young active 20 year old i though i was screwed! However he’s transformed and taught me how to feel incredibly, any one reading this you’d be in good hands. Just today i’ve had problems with my right elbow clicking from a simple tweak to the arm and rear deltoid, felt the change instant an asked to do my left dominant arm and to become stronger than ever.
Appreciate the support Robert.

Great service, went in with a sore shoulder and it was fixed within one session! The difference in the range of motion was incredible.

Robert is super friendly and clearly knows his stuff - he carries out a series of tests to analyse the way you move and breathe and focuses on fixing the root of the problem and not just the thing that's sore so you don't keep coming back with the same injury.

Robert thinks very holistically and works hard to identify the root cause of injuries. He takes pride in providing individualised diagnoses and treatment plans. He shares his knowledge freely to help his patients understand their injuries and the reasoning behind his program. In my experience this distinguishes Robert from the majority of medical practitioners. I recommend The Happy Body Clinic very highly, especially for people with long-standing injuries who feel that more conventional physios and specialists lack the knowledge and/or motivation to find the right solutions.

Robert has been a wonder in getting my arthritic knees more comfortable & working well. Great experience & he really knows his stuff! I would recommend him any time. Thanks Robert,

Over the past 10 years Ive seen over 30 different physios, specialists and experts on back pain, all having no to limited improvement and none with lasting improvement. I thought my back issues were part of my life. Rob changed that. He spends the time to assess your whole body, figure out the actual underlying issues and put it in place real and meaningful exercises and modifications that make immediate and lasting changes. He recently treated me for ongoing (15 years) back pain and stiffness, particularly after surfing. I went to see him when I was at the point where I could barely walk. I walked out of the first session being able to walk normally and could surf again within a few days. We then worked on posture and strengthening over the next few sessions and my back feels as good as it did 20 years ago. Have also seen Rob for shoulder issues which he treated with similar results. Couldn’t recommend Rob more.

Robert fixed my back problems last year and then this year when I developed bursitis in my feet and was recommended orthotics, I went back to Robert. So we are now working on fixing my feet problems rather than having to wear orthotics in all my shoes for the rest of my life. So far the treatment is going really well.

I never imagined gaining so much movement back in my shoulder after having such limited movement for a long time. Robert has knowledgeably addressed the problem and I do have the joy of movement once again.

The whole of body care has been amazing. Working through knee and back problems and making sure that nutrition, breathing and mental fitness is being carefully attended to, to help with the physical repairs has been invaluable. I am having great results and very much enjoy my sessions with Robert.

Rob's been great at identifying issues that have been causing me pain and helping me to help myself to manage these issues better. Getting old sux but The Happy Body is helping me to continue doing what I love. Mainly surfing.

Robert is a genius!
Two sessions and not only am I pain free but I FINALLY have answers and a plan to prevent it from happening again.
I've spent thousands over the years trying to get answers for a bulged disc that keeps occurring. Robert took one look at me, saw all the issues at once and did a series of strength tests. He explained it was all to do the mechanics of my lower body, my calves and tendons were taking the load and my knee alignment was all out which left my lower back wide open to injury.

You have to forget everything you know, just trust that Robert's mind contains everything you need and just follow his direction. It may come across as alternative initially but I've never felt more empowered and had more of an understanding of why this 'old' issue had been flaring up.

After 7 months of consistent pain in my lower left abdomen, a ct scan, MRI and two ultrasound checks that could not pin point to the cause for the ongoing sharp pain experienced, I received injection treatment for abdominal cutainous nerve entrapment syndrome with limited success. I contacted Robert in an effort to avoid explorative surgery for this issue with the goal to reduce the chronic pain the problem had caused for over half a year that left me unable to exercise and exhausted.
With a holistic approach in mind he targeted known injuries, treated the left hip and related muscle groups which led to a significant improvement in the pain experienced and together with supportive taping enabled me to return to a low intensity exercise routine. I can wholeheartedly recommend for anyone suffering from chronic pain to get in touch and give it a try.