Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Reid Monks

Osteopath
Mermaid Waters

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Rehabilitation Consultant

Pinnacle Rehab
Tweed Heads, New South Wales
04.2024 - Current
  • Manage client portfolios, focusing on facilitating return-to-work outcomes for individuals with physical injuries
  • Coordinate case management and engage stakeholders to optimize client rehabilitation outcomes
  • Exceed key performance indicator targets within a billable environment, ensuring timely completion of tasks while effectively self-managing hours and adhering to performance metrics
  • Develop and implement personalized return-to-work plans and document progress through detailed reports
  • Accompany clients to medical appointments, ensuring coordination with healthcare professionals
  • Maintain compliance with reporting standards and build strong stakeholder relationships
  • Utilize strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders

Unit Convenor, Teacher and Fitness Coach

National Institute of Circus Arts
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2014 - Current
  • Company Overview: in association with Swinburne University of Technology
  • Responsible for designing and delivering two Certificate IV level units focusing on health, fitness, anatomy and physiology
  • Topics included safe training strategies, body composition, and developing a personal fitness program
  • Aligning academic units with NICA’s accredited courses, specifically the Bachelor of Circus Arts and Certificate IV of Circus Arts
  • Ensuring compliance with Swinburne University of Technology
  • Marking and assessing in accordance with quality assurance standards, to support students’ learning journeys
  • Identifying, negotiating and managing resource requirements within budget parameters
  • Determining staffing and resource deployment
  • Providing guidance to teaching staff for effective unit delivery as needed
  • Conducting group fitness classes in gym and studio settings
  • Collaborating within a teaching team at Australia’s leading gym/circus school
  • In association with Swinburne University of Technology

Osteopathic Practitioner

Art Physio
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Proficient in musculoskeletal anatomy, diagnostics, and manual therapy
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments and diagnose neuromusculoskeletal conditions
  • Administer hands-on manual therapy to decrease pain, increase mobility and improve function
  • Develop personalised management plans and prescribe exercises for patient recovery
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care
  • Maintain effective communication with patients, explaining management plans and prognosis
  • Ensure accurate and ethical record keeping practices are adhered to
  • Engage in Continued Professional Development (CPD) to remain informed on current osteopathic practices and legislation

Senior Clinician – Osteopathic Practitioner

Vivir Health Care
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and analyse incidents in the aged care sector, including modification and progression of care plans, along with in-service education
  • Provide osteopathic treatments and assessments
  • Prescribe exercises and formulate care plans
  • Implement and oversee a pain management clinic
  • Communicate with residents, families, nursing staff, medical practitioners, management, and equipment suppliers in a multi-disciplinary setting
  • Facilitate falls prevention workshops, manual handling, and other staff education
  • Manage a small allied health team
  • Oversee scheduling and allocate patient treatments efficiently

Head Trainer at Saint Kilda KX/Reformer Pilates Instructor

KX Pilates @ Saint Kilda
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Instructing dynamic reformer Pilates sessions for groups ranging from 10 to 14 clients, and delivering personalised one-on-one sessions
  • Proficient in injury rehabilitation and management techniques to ensure the well-being of clients
  • Providing mentorship and training for KX Pilates instructors, fostering their professional development
  • Conducting comprehensive evaluations and assessments of instructors across all studios, offering constructive feedback to enhance performance
  • Successfully managing a team of instructors at St Kilda KX branch, ensuring a cohesive and efficient work environment
  • Driving sales strategies for classes and merchandise, utilising the MindBody software, whilst consistently delivering exceptional customer service

Fitness Coach/Personal Trainer

RM Fitness Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2011 - 01.2020
  • Specializing in one-on-one training and small group fitness
  • Utilizing an extensive dance background for skill enhancement and injury rehabilitation
  • Company values –the belief in fitness as an under-utilized medication, recognising both its physical and mental benefits

Unit Convenor, Lecturer, Fitness Coach and Dance Teacher

Patrick Studios Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2011 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: in association with Swinburne University of Technology
  • Overseeing fitness programs for students preparing for professional dance careers, with a focus on strength, flexibility, and injury prevention
  • Delivering classroom instruction in anatomy & physiology, nutrition, and injury prevention
  • Working with students aged ten to thirty years old, ranging from intermediate to pre-professional levels
  • Creating individualized fitness plans to enhance performance and support long-term health
  • Ensuring a safe, supportive environment for students to achieve their physical and artistic goals
  • In association with Swinburne University of Technology

Fitness Coach/Personal Trainer

Go Fitness Health Clubs
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: Parkdale, VIC, Australia
  • Facilitating personalised one on one and small group fitness training sessions
  • Fostering a strong sense of community amongst members
  • Engaged in membership sales consulting, effectively communicating the value of gym services and consistently delivered exceptional customer service
  • Supervised the gym floor, ensuring a safe and organised workout space while maintaining a proactive approach to addressing members’ needs
  • Parkdale, VIC, Australia

Education

Masters of Health Science - Osteopathy

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
01.2017 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Osteopathy

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
01.2017 - 01.2021

Diploma of Health Science -

La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC
04.2001 - 01.2016

Certificate IV in Teaching and Assessment - undefined

Plenty Training
Melbourne, VIC

Certificate III in Fitness - undefined

Australian Institute of Fitness
Melbourne, VIC

Certificate IV in Fitness - undefined

Australian Institute of Fitness
Melbourne, VIC

Certificate IV in Small Business Management - undefined

Australian Institute of Fitness
Melbourne, VIC

Certificate IV in Business Sales - undefined

Australian Institute of Fitness
Melbourne, VIC

Master Trainer, Level 1 - undefined

Australian Institute of Fitness
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Rehabilitation Consultancy

  • Clinical Osteopathic Practice

  • Education in Human Anatomy, Health & Fitness, and Injury Management

Timeline

Rehabilitation Consultant

Pinnacle Rehab
04.2024 - Current

Osteopathic Practitioner

Art Physio
01.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Clinician – Osteopathic Practitioner

Vivir Health Care
01.2021 - 01.2023

Head Trainer at Saint Kilda KX/Reformer Pilates Instructor

KX Pilates @ Saint Kilda
01.2017 - 01.2020

Masters of Health Science - Osteopathy

Victoria University
01.2017 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Osteopathy

Victoria University
01.2017 - 01.2021

Fitness Coach/Personal Trainer

Go Fitness Health Clubs
01.2015 - 01.2017

Unit Convenor, Teacher and Fitness Coach

National Institute of Circus Arts
01.2014 - Current

Fitness Coach/Personal Trainer

RM Fitness Australia
01.2011 - 01.2020

Unit Convenor, Lecturer, Fitness Coach and Dance Teacher

Patrick Studios Australia
01.2011 - 01.2020

Diploma of Health Science -

La Trobe University
04.2001 - 01.2016

Certificate IV in Teaching and Assessment - undefined

Plenty Training

Certificate III in Fitness - undefined

Australian Institute of Fitness

Certificate IV in Fitness - undefined

Australian Institute of Fitness

Certificate IV in Small Business Management - undefined

Australian Institute of Fitness

Certificate IV in Business Sales - undefined

Australian Institute of Fitness

Master Trainer, Level 1 - undefined

Australian Institute of Fitness
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