Living with pain was not fun when I worked full time and studied part-time ambitiously. Fortunately, my private health insurance covered alternative therapies such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, kinesiology, myotherapy, remedial massage, and acupuncture consultation several times a year.

Through referrals from friends who suffered back pain, I was lucky to find an experienced and well-educated physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences in Osteopathy, and a Diploma in Kinesiology.

With many years of experience, my physiotherapist has become a catalyst in improving my physical and mental health. He served as a therapist and an educator for me. He helped many patients to heal naturally, with no medication.

In addition, as a holistic medicine practitioner, he referred me to remedial massage, myotherapy, acupuncture, and hypnotherapy practices. These alternative therapies addressed both physical and mental health issues from different angles.

He was the first medical professional who introduced me to the importance of magnesium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K2, alpha-lipoic acid, and the most researched fitness supplement, creatine, for my muscle health. He advised me to consult a naturopath about these nutrients.

Unfortunately, my family doctors did not even mention these beneficial nutrients when severely suffering from muscle and joint pain. The physiotherapist also suggested reducing extreme running, which caused extra inflammation and pain for my muscles and joints.