John Ibrahim

John completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Newcastle. After living interstate for the past decade, John recently relocated to his hometown of Melbourne to join the Kinematics team. John values collaborating within a cohesive, multidisciplinary team that delivers exceptional results to local and global communities.

John’s passion for physiotherapy and movement stemmed from his early interests in science and physical education. With an intuitive understanding of the human body and a relatable, engaging approach, he promotes a positive, educational experience for his clients.

John believes in a holistic view of health and takes a systems-based approach when working with the human body. He tailors his practice towards movement optimisation and performance rehabilitation, helping his clients become “anti-fragile”—a concept by Nassim Nicholas Taleb that describes becoming stronger rather than just resilient when exposed to stress.

Since his early teens, John participated in soccer, tennis and trained regularly in the gym. He also developed a diehard passion for all things self-improvement related. He recognises the importance of self-efficacy and understands that confidence is the cornerstone to performance. John’s involvement in Physiotherapy is largely driven by his genuine burning desire to help others develop their physical health and mindset so that they can thrive and live their best life.

At Kinematics, John seamlessly combines manual therapy and active-based care to empower clients with practical, achievable plans that promote improved function, fitness, and sustainable athleticism. He emphasises the importance of behaviour change to optimise outcomes, guiding his clients to build effective habits and maximise the benefits of their sessions.

John’s hands-on skills include massage, joint mobilisations, manipulation and dry needling. Additionally, his active-based skillset incorporates pilates, kettlebell training as well as strength and conditioning.

Outside of Kinematics, John enjoys pursuing his varied interests, including functional training, reading, writing, and music production. He also spends quality time with his rescue cat, Aina, whom he adopted in 2019.

John is at Kinematics on Tuesday to Saturday.

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