About Alan Johns
Alan Johns
1989: Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
1996-97: Theory and Practice of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. One year Certificate.
2015: MIndfulness Training for Health Practitioners
2016: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR).
2016: Yoga For Pain course
2017 – present: Nutrition and Health Coaching certificate.
2019: 200 hour Yoga Teacher training
Alan is a senior physiotherapist at Terrace Physio Plus, having established the business in Raymond Terrace in 1997. Since graduating from University in 1989, he has completed further training in acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and uses this, along with chinese cupping, in many of his treatments.
Alan is a qualified Yoga instructor and has had training in the area of ‘mindfulness for health practitioners’ with Dr Craig Hassed from Monash University. With a background in high level Squash, gymnastics and soccer, he seeks to stay healthy and tries to practice the things he preaches. He enjoys bringing a wide range of approaches to his treatments and embraces the challenge of helping people with difficult cases of chronic pain.
Personal experience with depression also helps him empathise with and care for those struggling with the psychological aspects of illness.
This profession has granted me a way to help others, which has proven within me the inspired words “it is more blessed to give than receive”. Physiotherapy is grounded in science, yet allows space for alternative approaches which assist the whole person, not just the “injured part”. I love witnessing people moving towards health and having the time to do all I can to assist that.
It is a supportive and very friendly workplace, which always allows enough time for each person – so everyone can get the care they need.
Homemade Sticky date pudding followed by a few pieces of 90% Cocoa Chocolate.
My wife, Francis of Assisi and my youngest grandchild at the time.
‘The Shack’ or maybe ‘The Robe’.
Secondhand Lions
So far, the top of Mt Royal, (or my man cave).
Recently, it would be “Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” — Carl Jung
Perhaps that I have 8 children – that seems to surprise some people; or that I play the 5 string banjo.
To make an appointment with Alan, you can instantly book online below or call (02) 4983 1765 now.