Starting out as an accountant, Peter decided to change careers in his late twenties due to poor health. He studied Naturopathy at the NSW College of Natural Therapies to resolve his health issues. Peter went on to study Osteopathy at Pacific College of Osteopathic Medicine and gained his Registration in 1985.

Peter commenced at the Hopewood Health Centre at Wallacia as a full time osteopath/naturopath in 1985. Peter realised that there was a need in Penrith for a practice as there were no osteopaths here at that time and people were beating a path to his home for osteopathic care. Peter established Abundant Health & Lifestyle Centre in 1989, first being located in South Penrith and subsequently being moved to Regentville in 1993. Peter phased back his work at Hopewood and left there in 1995.

In 2004 a second clinic was opened in Lemongrove, this clinic is closer to the Penrith CBD and public transport. Peter believed a higher profile, central clinic would give the public greater access to, and knowledge of osteopathic care. The Lemongrove clinic also has more room to accommodate further therapists with the expanding practice. At this time the practice changed its name to Penrith Osteopathy to reflect the emphasis on Osteopathic care.

From graduation Peter continued his post graduate studies attending many seminars. He describes an Osteopathic seminar in 1994 as the beginning of his development of the techniques he now mainly uses in practice. While the Seminar was taken by a French Osteopath whose English was hard to understand, Peter learnt two things that changed his approach to treatment.

The first is that the body will work with the practitioner’s hands guiding the hands through the fascial movement to where the problem is and secondly that Peter had the skill in his hands to work this way. Peter has carried out extensive study in various Osteopathic disciplines, such as Cranial Osteopathy, Biodynamic Cranial, and Myofascial release methods. From this knowledge and his practice experience Peter has developed his own unique method called The RAY FACILITATION METHOD which is now the mainstay of his practice.

After almost 30 years of practising Osteopathy in Penrith, Peter still remains passionate about Osteopathy and is writing a book on the RAY FACILITATION METHOD and knowledge that he has gained from the thousands of patients he describes as his teachers.

Over the years, Thao's practice progressively developed as her hands became more perceptive and sensitive. Her method of treatment has adapted to a gentle, subtle, and intuitive approach; this primarily involves working on releasing restrictions in the nervous system, visceral (organs) system, and re-establishing fluid balance in tissues (by releasing areas of congestion to reinstate flow). This subsequently impacts the musculoskeletal system and restores alignment to the body, returning it to a state of balance.

A body that is out of balance or alignment is indicative of existing restrictions in the body, and is associated with tension or strain in the tissues. This can present symptomatically as pain, muscle tightness or tenderness, joint stiffness, reduced mobility or range of motion, altered sensations such as pins and needles or numbness/tingling, or sub-optimal organ function (eg poor digestion); among others.

The immense, immersive network of tissues that span throughout the body reflects the inherent connection of different parts (and different layers) of the body. This means that one part of the body or system can affect another part. As such, Thao will often treat different areas of the body and this may or may not be in an area of pain (these are areas of restriction). This can be important in not only allowing the alignment to be restored but maintained (addressing underlying compensatory patterns/counter-balancing mechanisms).

Thao treats all ages, including babies and children. Areas of restriction can be determined through assessing the body and thus it is not neccesary for children to describe or tell her where their pain is. Treatment is always appropriated to the individual's examination or assessment. 

David places great emphasis on the musculoskeletal system of the body and is very attentive to any restrictions that may be affecting the body, working hard to bring the body to a place of healing in order to create change and improve quality of life to the patient. He has had success in treating afflictions such as neck pain, headaches, low back pain, sciatica, and hip and shoulder restrictions. David is easy going in personality but dedicated to restoring heath back to patients.

This hospital is one of the top 8 performing Hospitals in China which combines leading modern Western Medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine. At this hospital, Rebekah worked with Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors within the ‘Famous Doctors’ department, Acupuncture Department, Chinese Herbal Medicine Department and the Tuina Department. The Acupuncture department has a strong emphasis on facial treatment and weight loss. Rebekah has recently completed an extensive seminar on Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture and Weight Loss. This was presented by the founder of this method, Martha Lucas from Denver, USA. Rebekah uses a range of modalities to treat patients including; acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, cupping, guasha, diet, exercise therapy, and lifestyle advice. In Rebekah’s spare time she enjoys yoga, dance classes, and swimming at the beach. Rebekah is a registered member of AACMA and AHPRA.