MYOPRACTIC – HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENTHISTORYThe concept for Myopractic was partially based on the work of the Late Thomas Bowen of Geelong, Victoria. Tom was a talented and gifted man who developed his own special way of treating people’s injuries and ailments in the post-war era.
Although a humble man, Tom’s reputation spread far and wide, reaching all parts of Australia.
Realising his time on Earth was coming to a close, Tom unselfishly offered to train anyone interested in his methods. This was typical of Tom’s devotion and dedication to helping people, without any expectation of reward.
One of those who took up Tom’s offer was Dr. Neil Skilbeck. Although a Chiropractor, Dr. Skilbeck was interested in developing new ways of treating ailments.
However it was almost 20 years later that Dr. Skilbeck abandoned fully his bone crunching procedures and adopted fully the principles of cross fibre work. EVOLUTION And then it happened …….. like many discoveries it all happened one day out of the blue. Dr Skilbeck was demonstrating his muscle techniques at a health expo in Brisbane Australia.
For some reason he happened to palpate a client’s sacrum (old habits die hard he sometimes said) At the time he noticed that this bone was badly rotated. Finishing the demonstration Dr. Skilbeck decided to check the sacrum again and was astonished at seeing it now normal!
Myopractic was born. Its evolution incorporated Tom’s unique style, known body mechanical principles, and adaption of deep tissue therapy and more. CURRENT STATUS While it’s evolutionary process is far from over Dr. Skilbeck gained a government-accredited course in 1999 to train others in this new bodywork technique. Myopractic is currently being taught by a number of teachers in various states of Australia.
Myopractic qualifications can be obtained by completing a Certificate IV in Myopractic through our Registered Training Organization, The Australian College of Myopractic .
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