David was originally born in Cape Town, South Africa, and immigrated to Australia in 2002. He has always been involved in competitive sports since the age of four, including judo and rugby, but most significantly soccer, which he ended up playing at the state level.

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His career in health and fitness began after high school while in the Army, certifying as a Combat Fitness Leader and taking soldiers through battle training, obstacle courses, and high-intensity anaerobic training. He then completed his Certificate 3/4 in Fitness in 2016, enabling him to work in the fitness industry helping others achieve strength, fitness, and body composition goals.

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After spending a few years in the industry, he certified in massage therapy and created his own business specializing in deep tissue and sports massage, as well as exercise programming and guidance. He also completed his ASCA Strength & Conditioning Certification and worked with a local rugby league team for three years. Later, he started and completed a Bachelor in Osteopathic Sciences - Osteopathy, and then finishing a Masters in Osteopathic Medicine.

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David's approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation is uniquely shaped through his formal qualifications, but also largely from extracurricular courses, where he has invested a significant amount of money and time upskilling. Additionally, his experience in both fitness and a clinical setting has enabled him to provide a highly individualized and effective patient care.