Success in Practice
Episodes
Ep 73. Lainie Cameron
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Success in Practice podcast, host Sami Karam sits down with Professor Lainey Cameron, an accomplished osteopath and exercise ph...
Ep 72. Amanda Oosterweghel
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Oosterweghel is an osteopath and certified Perrin practitioner, discussing her career path from myotherapy to osteopathy, her experience at RMI...
Ep 71. Tim Taylor
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne-based osteopath Tim Taylor shares his 30-year journey in the profession, covering his inspired start at RMIT, key mentorships in Canberra, a...
EP70. Michael Rizk
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Success in Practice podcast, physiotherapist Michael Rizk shares his journey from a struggling new graduate to a successf...
EP69. Robert Fendall
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sami interviews Robert Fendall, a prominent Australian osteopath, who recounts his 40-year career from his education at the International College of O...
EP68. Bruce Duncan
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast conversation between Sami Karam and Bruce Duncan covers Bruce's long career as an osteopath, his work with elite sporting teams like the ...
EP67. Charles Beck
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Sami and Dr. Charles "Charlie" Beck discusses his path to becoming a US-trained Doctor of Osteopathy, his educational foundation unde...
EP66. Raymond Perrin
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sami speaks with renowned Osteopath Dr. Raymond Perrin. He describes his transition from a general and sports-focused practice to researching Chronic ...
EP65. Elissa O'Brien
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sami speaks to Elissa O'Brien about her recent completion of a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health, emphasizing the value of a holistic, health-focu...
EP64. Simon Ashley
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sami speaks with fellow Osteopath and Atune Health Centres CEO Simon Ashley discusses his career path, which began after his passion for the holistic ...
EP63. Syed Hussain
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Syed Hussain discusses his journey into osteopathy, his passion for fascial counter-strain, and the establishment of the Fascial Counterstrain Academy...
EP62. Adam Nicholson
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sami speaks to Adam Nicholson, a candidate for the Osteopathy Australia board, discusses his experience, leadership qualities, the need for increased ...
EP61. Josh Saxton
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sami speaks with Josh Saxton, an osteopath and nominee for the Osteopathy Australia Board, discussing his background, motivations for running, views o...
EP 60. Tom Barry
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sami talks to Tom Barry, an osteopath and co-director of O Health, discussing Tom's background, the evolution of his practice, challenges in osteopath...
EP59. Adam Pitt
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sami talks with Adam Pitt, an osteopath and owner of Necessity Health and Necessity Kids. They delve into Adam's journey into osteopathy, his experien...
EP58. Anne Cooper & Stiofán Mac Suibhne
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anne & Stiofan join me for another episode where we tackle current events in Osteopathy and the General Osteopathic treatment. It's relevance and ...
EP57. Natalie Moore
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Natalie Moore, an osteopath with a focus on breathing, craniodental health, and interdisciplinary care. The discussion covers her personal...
EP56. Jon Marshall
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Marshall discusses joining the Michigan State University faculty, osteopathy's state in Australia and Singapore, the importance of practical teach...
EP55. Natalie Perkins
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Perkins discusses her experiences as a physiotherapist, contrasting her hands-on training with today's evidence-based approach and the challen...
EP54. Azharuddin Fazalbhoy
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss with Azharuddin Fazalbhoy his osteopathy career, including his studies, research, clinical work, and current role as head of the osteopathy ...
EP53. Hedley Chin
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion with Hedley Chin, a BSO-trained osteopath, his upbringing, education at Eton College, journey into osteopathy, early practice experiences...
EP52. Stephen King
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen King is an osteopath, physiotherapist, and strength and conditioning coach who shares his background, growing up in Melbourne and studying at ...
EP51. George Stylian - Part 2
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2, George Stylian discusses the osteopathic rationale for the foot, the evolution of osteopathy, regulatory issues with AHPRA, the formation o...
EP50. George Stylian - Part 1
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1, I sit with George Stylian, an internationally recognised osteopath, about his 40-year career journey, from his initial interest in nature c...
EP49. Karolina Kowalczyk
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karolina Kowalczyk gives a candid and insightful conversation, reflecting on her osteopathy training, career journey, business challenges, and evolvin...
EP48. Alana Lloyd
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alana hails from the South Coast of NSW before going to uni in Wollongong in 2010. She aims to help shape policies that strengthen the profession and ...
EP47. Tayla Lane
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tayla graduated with her Master of Osteopathic Medicine in 2022 from Southern Cross University. Her goal is to contribute to shaping policies that sup...
EP46. Clifford Avery
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Clifford Avery, an internationally trained osteopath, who discusses his career journey from hotel management to establishing his practic...
EP45. Harrison Lombe
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Harrison Lombe, discussing his tennis career from childhood to coaching, including training in Spain, dealing with injuries, and his exp...
EP44. Adam Nicholson
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Adam Nicholson, discussing his journey into Osteopathy, his experiences building a practice, his views on the future of osteopat...
EP43. George Asproukos
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by George, who came from humble beginnings and relied on a solid work ethic in building a career as an Osteopath over the last 20 years. 🔥...
EP42. Rudi Gerhardt
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rudi sits with me and discusses concussion, its diagnosis, management, and clinical implications. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen yo...
EP41. Louise Bibby
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Louise as we discuss her journey from rural Osteopathy to Sports Osteopathy mentor. 🔥 The Success in Practice program will sharpen your...
EP40. Monique Keevers
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has been a registered nurse since 2014 and a Registered Midwife since 2016. Her current passion is working as a parent educator where she prov...
EP39. Robert Korac
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert began as a passionate new grad who struggled with the anxiety of not knowing what to do in practice. His evolution into a competent and confide...
EP38. Lisa DeStefano
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. DeStefano is board-certified in family medicine and neuromusculoskeletal and osteopathic manipulative medicine. She is now a Professor Emeritus in...
EP37. Phil Austin
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil has worked as an osteopath and research fellow in the field of chronic pain and cancer pain in palliative care. He is the author of the book; "Ch...
EP36. Cliff Butler
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff has his own practice in Williamstown Melbourne, and is celebrating 15yrs. There are 9 therapists and 4 admin staff, combining Osteos, Physios an...
EP35. Kate Tallarida
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate works as an Osteopath in Wollongong, NSW, just south of Sydney. She has been practicing since 2005 after graduating from the University of Wester...
EP34. Tom Kerr
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Kerr began his osteopathic career in the early 70s, studying with Evan Lallemand and Brian Lambert in Sydney. He worked in practices in Bondi, Pad...
EP33. Anne Cooper
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anne is a regular on the show and we discuss various topics about clinical practice and Osteopathy in general. 🔥 The Success in Practice program wi...
EP32. Bruce Duncan
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In over thirty years as an Osteopath, Bruce has treated people from all walks of life. He has been Osteopath to the Australian Open Tennis Tournament ...
EP31. Damian Poustie
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Damian is the CEO of Premier Sports & Spinal Medicine, Melbourne Headache Solutions, The Health Collective and Premier Pilates. This experience ha...
EP30. Elissa O'Brien
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elissa is an osteopath and a mother of two girls. She operates out of Atrium Osteopathy in Ringwood and North Balwyn, Victoria 🔥 The Success in Pra...
EP29. Jade Scott
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With over two decades of experience in Private Practice, Business Strategy, Keynote Speaking, and Clinic Ownership, Jade brings a unique blend of clin...
EP28. Ali Simmons
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ali is the owner and operator of Well Adjusted Osteopathy in Australia’s capital city of Canberra. As a practitioner, Ali has a strong interest in h...
EP27. Jess Harvey
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jess is the owner and operator of Head 2 Toe Health in Springwood, Queensland. She’s a graduate of RMIT’s Osteopathy Program and has been practici...
EP26. Fiona Peat
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Paralympics & Osteopathy. After graduating from the University of Western Sydney Osteopathy Program in 2003, Fiona has been working in private...
Ep25. Sami Karam
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I flip the script and have Anne Cooper interview me. Join us as we get to know the Success in Practice Podcast host a little better. ...
EP24. Eddie Clark
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie has been practicing since 2005 and currently works as an Osteopath in the southern Sydney suburb of Kogarah at St George Health. Ed has served o...
EP23. Jon Pitcher
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon currently owns and operates Knox Osteopathic Clinic in Ferntree Gully, Victoria. Jon has worked as an Osteopath continually for over forty years h...
EP22. Thanuja Vanderhoek
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanuja is a seasoned osteopath whose career has been shaped by a rich blend of education and hands-on experience. Thanuja runs a thriving multi-disci...
EP21. Keran Sundaraj
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sundaraj is a knee, hip, and trauma surgeon with sub-specialist training in complex knee surgery. He completed a fellowship with world-renowned su...
EP20. Troy Fleming
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Troy is currently the owner and operator of Complete Health Clinic, located on the NSW Central Coast. He has been practicing since 2004 after graduati...
EP19. Andrea Robertson
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea is currently an Osteopathic nomad. She has successfully moved her career mostly to the online space, helping people improve their health and bu...
EP18. Stiofán Mac Suibhne
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stiofán has special clinical interests in digital health rehabilitation, manual medicine, and gerontology. He's been a part of some education process...
EP17. Peter Lamb
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter has been an Osteopath since 1983. After practicing in Sydney he moved to Townsville at the end of 1986. He founded the North Queensland Osteopat...
EP16. Rudi Gerhardt
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rudi studied sports physiotherapy in Munich, graduating in 1984, and Osteopathy in Belgium (IAO) graduating in 1999. He has a special clinical interes...
EP15. Gary Fryer
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary completed his osteopathic training in 1990 and practiced osteopathy in Melbourne, Brisbane, and rural Victoria. He currently heads up the Osteopa...
EP 14. Matt Cooper
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt currently owns and operates the Melbourne Osteopathic Clinic out of two locations. Melbourne and Docklands. Matt studied Osteopathy at Victoria U...
EP13. John Smartt
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John is an osteopath practicing out of two clinics in Sydney, one in Sydney city and the other at Mortdale in Sydney's Southern suburbs. He's been a p...
EP12. Jonathan Booth
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Booth is an osteopath in his 3rd year of practice, graduating from RMIT in 2021. At 39 Jonathan commenced study at RMIT, graduating at age 44...
EP11. Angie Bruce
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angie is an osteopath and an educator. She has been practicing since 2004 after graduating from the UWS Osteopathy program. She now resides and practi...
EP10. Alison Linn
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alison is the owner and operator of Rozelle Osteopaths in Sydney, Australia. She’s been a qualified Osteopath for 37 years after completing her Oste...
EP09. Matthew Harris
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is an Osteopath currently operating and practicing at Everything’s Connected Progressive Osteopathy in Melbourne, Victoria. Matt studied classi...
EP08. Wael Mahmoud
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wael is an Osteopath, an Acupuncturist, an Educator, and an author. He’s been a qualified Osteopath since 1985 after completing his Osteopathic stud...
EP07. Heath Williams
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heath is an Osteopath currently operating and practicing at Principle Four Osteopathy in Melbourne, Victoria. He completed tertiary qualifications in ...
EP06. Kevin Finnan
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin has built large multi-disciplinary clinics, home to 25 practitioners, seeing close to 1000 consultations per week. If there is someone who can d...
EP05. Jon Marshall
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon is an Osteopath currently operating in Singapore. He’s been a qualified Osteopath since 2008. In 2009 he began his Master of Acupuncture, and in...
EP04. Nic Lucas
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nic Lucas has left Osteopathy as a profession and is now an entrepreneur who works with high-performing clients who wish to improve their cognitive si...
EP03. Rosalba Courtney
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran Osteopath, Rosalba Courtney is an expert in the treatment of dysfunctional breathing and its effects on the body. She has been a pioneer in th...
EP02. John Abdullah
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by John Abdullah. We will discuss a wide range of topics. From treatment techniques, Osteopathic principles, and building busy practices. W...
EP01. Anne Cooper
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Anne Cooper. We will discuss a wide range of topics. From Evidence based medicine, to exercise science, and we look at the general lands...