ABOUT TOMM
Country-raised, finishing high school by the shores of Byron Bay. A curious wanderer, I left almost immediately after school to travel — heart and mind invigorated, I pursued further adventure on the high seas, jumping onboard luxury a superyacht in a move that stretched to a six year career.
Long days and nights at sea, pondering deep questions with eyes rested on endless oceanic horizons & star-filled skies.
This curiosity led first to becoming a Navigational Officer, steering vessels through narrow passages and across vast expanses of water.
Now, I'm a navigational life coach, weaving the timeless themes of seaward journeying into my coaching style.
Along the way, I married the woman of my dreams — and found a calling to help others navigate their own journey. Here to serve each person’s highest expression of their potential.
Humble. Grateful. Reverent. Present.
“WE ARE ALL JUST WALKING ONE ANOTHER HOME” - RAM DASS
WHAT SHAPED MY APPROACH
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Mentored under Taylor Cecil at Native State, refining hands-on skills in holistic performance coaching, functional training, corrective exercise & rehabilitation.
Mentored online under Nick Perry of Rhythm Health, deepening skills in mindset coaching, resilience, self-regulation, purpose, communication and shadow work.
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CERTIFIED CHEK PRACTITIONER & FUNCTIONAL HEALTH COACH
INTEGRATED MOVEMENT SCIENCE LEVEL 1
SCIENTIFIC BACK TRAINING
SCIENTIFIC CORE CONDITIONING
PROGRAM DESIGN
HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE COACHING 1 & 2
CERTIFIED DNS EXERCISE TRAINER
DYNAMIC NEUROMUSCULAR STABILISATION - CLINICAL REHABILITAION
CERTIFIED MYOFASCIAL RELEASE MASSAGE ™ THERAPIST
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFIED FIRST AID & CPR
RYA YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE
MCA OFFICER OF THE WATCH 3000GT
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500+ hours of 1-on-1 coaching, supporting clients through a diverse range of issues including chronic back pain, spinal rehabilitation, post-knee surgery movement recovery, thoracic outlet syndrome, nerve compression, micro-discectomy recovery, hyper-mobility, chronic hypertension and bone strength & longevity — as well as mindset, self-worth and professional career challenges.
200+ hours of hands-on manual therapy, supporting clients through myofascial release massage techniques to restore balance and harmony to their posture, movement and energy levels.
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Acknowledging and thanking the work of the following individuals and their influence on my path - whether through direct contact, instruction and guidance or through the power of their work and teachings.
CHEK Institute as founded by Paul Chek & taught by their fantastic faculty Matthew Sorensen, Jo Rushton & Matthew Wallden.
DNS Prague School of Rehab - Pavel Kolar (plus his teachers) & Australia-based instructor Inger Villadsen, and visiting Czech instructor Petra Valouchova.
Myofascial Release Massage ™ created by my teacher and friend Howard Rontal, inspired by Joseph Heller and ultimately Ida Rolf, the mother of Western Fascial work.
Fighting Monkey Practise as created and taught by Linda Kapetanea and Jozef Fruček.
Mentors Taylor Cecil (Native State) & Nick Perry (Rhythm Health).
Teachers & Spirit Guides Adya & Velan Cadden & their lineage of teaching via Carmita Vicente from Ecuador.
Influential Authors & Creators:
Tim Ferris - His generous giveaway via his podcast that has steered me towards many great and inspiring people, as well as his blog and books.
Bill Plotkin - Psychotherapist & Wilderness Guide, Author of several influential books including Soulcraft & Wild Mind
Nassim Nicholas Taleb - Black Swan, Antifragile & other titles of the Incerto series.
Stephen Harrod-Buhner & his work “Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm”