From a young age I have been active in sports with a passion for Martial Arts and movement.  Early on I was diagnosed with a condition called Scoliosis which is an abnormal curvature of the spine.  This caused me pain in my upper and lower back  and inhibited my enjoyment and performance of my activities.  My parents took me to various therapists but to no avail.  The pain persisted and I just didn't feel right in my body.  I realised I had significant muscle imbalances which were causing the pain and which eventually led to me suffering a severe knee injury while playing football. 

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This was a defining moment in my life.  The pain in my knee was excruciating and it stopped me from playing team sports ever again. My body was broken and I felt there was no one who could really help me, so I decided to take my health into my own hands.  The injury eventually became my greatest teacher as I came to truly understand my body and how it moves.

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My experiences gave me insights into the debilitating effects of pain and led to years of study in western and eastern healing arts practices, which I believe have helped me become the practitioner I am today.  

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Now, after well over a decade, I’ve helped people improve the way they move, recover from numerous types of injuries, build strength and reconnect with their bodies in a way many never thought possible.

 

Moveology didn’t come from a belief that everyone simply needs to exercise and strenghthen more.  It came from a deeper curiosity about why we move the way we do — and why sometimes our bodies stop working the way we want them to.

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Pain, stiffness, weakness and restricted movement are often treated as isolated problems. The Moveology way is the understanding that we are one interconnected multi-dimensional being and that everything we do, feel and think affects us at every level. 

 

I believe it’s important to step back and understand the bigger picture.

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How do you move?

What patterns have developed over time?

What has your body been through?

What are you asking it to do?

And what might be influencing the way you feel and move today?

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Understanding the person, not just the problem

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Every person I work with is different.

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That's why I don't believe in one-size fits all programs or simply taking someone through a predetermined exercise routine.

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I take the time to understand your history, your goals and the way your body moves. From there, we develop an approach that is specific to you.

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Depending on what you need, this can involve movement assessment, functional strength training, mobility and flexibility work, breathing, body awareness and hands-on techniques.

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The aim is to help you understand your body, change the way you move and become stronger and more confident in what your body can do.​

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​My background

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My professional background includes Sports Kinesiology, Personal Training, Rehab Training and functional movement, along with extensive study and practice in Chinese Martial & Healing Arts and internal movement disciplines.

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I hold a Diploma in Sports Kinesiology, a Diploma in Chinese Martial Arts and Certificate III & IV in Fitness.

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My work has also been shaped by many years of studying movement, body awareness, breathing and traditional practices such as Tai Chi, Universal Healing Tao Internal Alchemy Qigong, Russian Systema, as well as the sweet science of Boxing.

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I am very grateful to have learnt from some great teachers and mentors over the journey and have combined all that to develop the Moveology way.

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These different disciplines and life experience have given me a broad perspective on the human body and importantly, on the individual person connected to it.​​

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More than a workout

For me, movement is about much more than fitness.

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It's about being able to play with your kids, return to your sport, work without constantly feeling restricted, wake up feeling better, or simply have confidence in your body again.

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I've worked with people recovering from injuries, dealing with persistent pain and tension, wanting to improve their physical performance, or simply wanting to feel stronger and move better.

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The goals may be different, but the principle is the same:

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Your body is capable of change.

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My role is to help you understand what's happening, give you the right tools and guide you through the process.​

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A personal approach

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One of the things I value most about my work is the relationship I develop with the people I train.

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Real change takes time, awareness and consistency.

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It's not about chasing a quick fix or becoming dependent on someone else to look after your body.

 

My goal is for you to leave Moveology with a better understanding of your body and the knowledge, skills and feeling empowered to take greater ownership of your health and movement.

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Why Moveology?

 

Because you deserve more than being told to simply “strengthen more”, or “you need surgery”.

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You deserve to understand why your body is responding the way it is — and what you can do about it.

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If you're ready to move better, feel stronger and get back to doing the things that matter to you, I'd love to help.

 

James,

Founder of Moveology

 
Study:

• ​Dip. In Sports Kinesiology - Australian College of Complementary Medicine

• Dip in Chinese Martial Arts - James Sumarac, Chen Pan Ling Foundation

• Cert III & IV in Fitness (Personal Training) - FIA Fitnation

• Rehab Trainer Masterclass - Rehab Trainer

• Stretch Therapist - Kit Laughlin, Stretch Therapy

• Circular Strength Training Instructor - Scott Sonnon, RMAX International

• Mantak Chia Universal Healing Tao Instructor - Dr Andrew Jan

• Also extensive study in Russian Martial Arts Systema