People often ask how Jade Health Group came to be.

 

The truth is, it wasn't built from a business plan—it was built from life experience.

 

Years ago, a workplace accident left me stranded on top of a ladder. In that moment, I couldn't move, and I couldn't get down. It was a confronting experience that forced me to rethink how easily our health, mobility and independence can be taken away.

That experience became a turning point.

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Rather than accepting physical limitations, I became determined to better understand how

the body moves, recovers and adapts. What began as a personal journey grew into a lifelong

passion for movement, health and helping others. Martial arts became a significant part of

that journey.

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Through years of dedicated training, I progressed from rebuilding my own confidence and

physical ability to earning my Black Belt. Along the way, I discovered that martial arts was

never just about punches, kicks or self-defence. It taught me discipline, resilience, patience

and the importance of continual improvement—lessons that continue to shape the way I

work with clients today.

Over time, I realised something even more important. Most people don't want to become

martial artists. They simply want to move without pain.

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They want to play with their children or grandchildren, enjoy a round of golf, work in the garden, travel, stay active and continue living independently.

 

That realisation became the foundation of Jade Fitness & FUNctional Movement.

 

Instead of teaching people to fight, I began teaching them how to move well. Drawing on the principles of martial arts, balance, body awareness and functional movement, I developed programs designed to help everyday people improve their mobility, confidence and quality of life—regardless of age or fitness level.

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As my understanding of health continued to grow, so did my vision.

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I realised that lasting wellbeing isn't created through one treatment or one profession. It comes from understanding the whole person and bringing together the right knowledge, the right people and the right support at the right time.

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That philosophy became Jade Health Group.

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Today, everything we do—from Acupressure and Jade Fitness & FUNctional Movement to Jade Education, coaching and our collaborative partnerships with other health professionals—is guided by one simple goal:

 

Helping people move better, live healthier and

continue doing the things they love for as long as possible.