The Ki Health team are experienced in their chosen fields.
Helping you achieve your ultimate health and fitness goals.
Tom Eckersley
Tom Eckersley started Ki Health - Enlightened Solutions in 2002. He is a qualified workplace trainer & assessor, shiatsu therapist, remedial massage therapist and personal trainer.
His study background includes Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies, Japanese Acupuncture, Personal Training, and Remedial Massage. He is currently undertaking a five year double-degree in Chiropractic at RMIT University.
His work has included a variety of environments; including clients and events such as the Great Victorian Bike Ride (2005-2007), Around the Bay in a Day (2008), Anaconda Adventure Race (2006-2007), Manpower Professional (2007), Foxtel (2008), Vue De Monde (2007-present), clinical (Globe Spinal Health, Fitzroy Shiatsu, Vigor Health & Fitness), and private school settings (Xavier College 2003-2004). Tom is involved in education of both his clients and future professionals in the health & fitness industry, having lectured both Remedial Massage and Personal Training (from a certificate III to diploma level) for WYN Training Solutions.
He has a versatile and holistic approach to health and well being, complemented by his personal experience in athletics, cross-country running, cycling, rock climbing and swimming, which allows him to draw on these areas when dealing with the individual client and their specific health and fitness goals.
As a Health & Fitness Coach in Melbourne, he provides a variety of services:
* Personal Training
* Remedial Massage
* Myo-fascial Dry Needling
* Health & Fitness Programs
* Exercise & Nutritional Advice
* Injury Management & Rehabilitation
* Group Exercise & Event Demonstrations
His emphasis on the individuals ability to improve and create a healthy approach to their everyday life with exercise and proper nutrition helps to maximise the benefits to his clients, and address the causes of dysfunction rather than the symptoms alone. He provides tailored health & fitness programs, remedial massage therapy and myo-fascial dry needling aimed at improving athletic performance, health, fitness, and well being.
Jaie Tomkinson
Kinesiology Practitioner
Scott Vercoe
Remedial Massage Therapist
Scott "scooter" Vercoe is qualified remedial massage therapist with a strong tertiary background and an enthusiasm for active lifestyles.
Originally enrolling at the University of Wollongong with a view to
becoming a sports psychologist, Scooter was drawn to the biomedical
subjects offered. Scooter not only graduated with a Bachelor of Science
(Human Movement) but was also involved in various research projects in
the fields of sports physiology and biomechanics and spent time as a
student demonstrator teaching biomechanics and functional anatomy as
well as teaching anatomy and physiology as TAFE.
Scooter has spent many years working as a cycle messenger, enjoying
the benefits of an active, outdoor lifestyle. During this time he has
been involved in community organisations on a local and international
level, culminating in the hosting of the Cycle Messenger World
Championships in Sydney. He has competed successfully in some of
Australia's biggest MTB endurance events, as well as organising several
endurance events himself.
As a soft tissue therapist, Scooter enjoys the challenge of helping people maintain their active lifestyles by helping prevent injuries and reduce their severity when they occur. He is acutely aware of the positive impact that professional soft tissue therapists can have on their client's quality of life.
Lianne Saunders
Personal Trainer & Pilates Teacher
Sports Podiatrist
Sarah Duyshart is an experienced and passionate Sports Podiatrist. After completing her Bachelor of Podiatry (La Trobe University) she worked at Windy Hill in Melbourne for several years, before continuing her practice in London and Sydney.
Helping the adult and adolescent athlete achieve their optimum level of performance is a passion of Sarah's, and she is adept in helping the "not so sporty" population obtain relief from acute and chronic pains, often unnecessarily endured for several weeks or months before advice is sought.
Podiatry is useful for assessing lower limb posture and function in children, especially during their initial developmental years. Everyday variables including physical activities, flooring, footwear, body-weight and posture, have significant impact in determining the onset, extent and rate of injury recovery.
Sarah takes great satisfaction providing a comprehensive, holistic approach to patients' needs and their lifestyle.
Dr Nick Shannon
Chiropractor
As a Chiropractor, Dr. Nick Shannon specialises in treating acute and chronic (long
standing) conditions affecting the neuro-musculoskeletal system. He offers a world class standard of care which
focuses on providing an accurate diagnosis and offer a variety of
treatment options to match individuals needs.
Dr. Nick Shannon's approach to patient care:
"My philosophy to patient care and treatment is grounded in the current Medical and Chiropractic research literature, which I use to better inform patients about the treatment options available to them, as well as the importance of preventative, proactive health care."
Dr Nick Shannon - Chiropractor
Conditions Treated
Chiropractic is most beneficial in treating Musculoskeletal and Neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Such conditions include but aren't limited to:
- Headaches, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand pain
- Lower back, hip, leg, knee, ankle and foot pain
- Jaw pain
- Sporting injuries
- Workplace injuries (including WorkCover)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Arthritis
- Dizziness/Vertigo
- Muscle spasm
