EDUCATION

Macquarie University

• Masters of Chiropractic Sciences (Dux), 2016- 2017
• Bachelor of Chiropractic Sciences, 2012-2015

Leeds Beckett University

• Biomedical sciences exchange program, 2014-2015

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

Chiropractic Student of the Year Award for proficiency in the final year of study in the Master of Chiropractic (Dux) 2017

Chiropractic Education Australia Prize for proficiency in clinical internship 2017

CAA National Conference Award for Best Student Poster 2017

FICS International Scholarship for Sports Chiropractic 2017

SOT Student Scholarship 2016

First Macquarie chiropractic student to participate in an exchange program 2014-15

RESEARCH AWARDS

COCA National Conference 2017 Podium Presentation

CAA National Conference 2017 Poster Presentation

CAA National Conference Award for Best Student Poster 2017

FURTHER EDUCATION

Institute of Coaching Studies ICF Coach Training (ongoing) 2025

BASI Mat Pilates Teacher Training (ongoing) 2025

Prescription Pilates Dynamic Reformer Pilates Academy 2025

WellCoaches Module 1 Certification 2021

Feldenkrais Teacher Training (1st Year) 2021

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (various training modules) 2021

NeuroLinguistic Programming Practitioner Certification 2021

Athletics Level 1 Recreational Running Coach 2020

Assistant Seminar Teacher NeuroKinetic Therapy Levels 1-2 2019

Immaculate Dissection 1-2 2019

NeuroKinetic Therapy Levels 1-3 2018

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) Course A 2018

Dry Needling 2018

Treating Runners Symposium: Sports Medicine Australia 2017

Running Injuries Examination and Treatment Masterclass with Bryan Heiderscheit 2017

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Exercise Course 1 2017

Selected Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) 1 2017

Internationally Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner Lower Limb (ICCSP) 2017

Sports Trainer Certification 2016

Activator Methods 2016

Sacro-Occipital Technic (SOT) Seminar Series 2016

Gonstead Technique Essentials Class 2016

tCa Myofascial Technique Seminar 2016

Kinesiotape 2015

PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION

The Embodiment Conference Host 2020

NKT Seminar Instructor 2019-2021

Marathon Team Medical Director UTMRW 2018-2019

Macquarie University Chiropractic Advisory Board Student Representative 2017

NSW Student Representative for Sports Chiropractic Australia 2017

Treasurer for Macquarie University Chiropractic Students’ Association 2017

Ambassador Arthritis NSW 2015-2017

Macquarie University Rugby Sports Trainer 2017

Secretary for Macquarie University Chiropractic Students’ Association 2016

Macquarie University Exchange Ambassador 2014-2016

PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA

Hobbs et al. The usefulness of a novel patient management decision aid to improve clinical decision-making skills in final year chiropractic students. Journal of Chiropractic and Manual Therapies. 2019;27:55.

Contribution to: Devereaux E, O’Reilly B & Cice J. 2019. Pathway to a Profession: History of the Sydney College of Chiropractic. 2^nd Ed. Rouse Hill.

Media Interview: Art of Smart.2020. What does a chiropractor do? https://artofsmart.com.au/chiropractor

Media Interview: NourishDoc. 2021. Physical therapy for hip pain. https://www.nourishdoc.com/

Interview for Noomii Coaching. 2025. Listen here.

Mickey’s journey into healthcare began with their own injuries as a high school track athlete. Their family’s osteopath was the first person able to fully diagnose and rehabilitate Mickey’s stress fractures, which had been mismanaged and under-addressed up until that point. Though the fractures were in the shins, they were as much caused by issues in the low back, abdomen and pelvis. Hence treatment focused on multiple regions. That osteopath later became Mickey’s first mentor, and inspired them to go on to study chiropractic.

In Australia, a chiropractor undertakes 5 years of university study: a 3-year Bachelor’s, followed by a 2-year Master’s degree. Many of the classes are shared with the medical students. Mickey was the first chiropractic student from their university to do an exchange program, studying within the sports and exercise science faculty at Leeds Beckett University, UK. During their time in the UK, Mickey also undertook classes with both the British and European Schools of Osteopathy. Mickey graduated as both Dux and First in Clinical Studies, having won a number of scholarships during their time at university, as well as research awards for their publication, which they presented at conferences around Australia.

Mickey was also a running coach, the co-founder of a running coaching company, and the medical director of a marathon team. In 2019, they had 106 athletes compete in the NYC marathon, raising a record-breaking $250,000+ USD for their charity. Mickey has also worked extensively with CrossFit athletes and ultra-endurance athletes, and seeing nutritional issues arise amongst many of the athletes Mickey was treating, as well as their own history with parasites, Mickey began incorporating more and more functional medicine into their practice. This included stool analyses (including gut microbiome), cortisol stress tests, and hormonal dysregulation tests. They were also the research and clinical services manager for a medtech company that specialises in using laser therapy to stimulate the gut microbiome for treatment of a number of non-communicable diseases, such as Parkinson’s, IBD, and IBS.

Mickey often mentors other health and fitness practitioners, and teaches workshops on movement, rehabilitation, neuroscience, embodiment, leadership, and emotional intelligence.