SpiderTech Instructors

Joe Kuriel - Profile

Joe trained as a Massage Therapist and Chiropractor in South Africa (completing his final year of his degree at RMIT, Melbourne). Acacia Health (a successful multidisciplinary private practice in Melbourne, Australia) was set up by Joe and his wife, Vicky (Sports Dietitian) in 2002. As well as having an interest in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (treating and consulting professional athletes, age group champions and active individuals), Joe has competed (and still competes) in numerous long course triathlons, marathons and multisport endurance events. As such, Joe has a wealth of personal, first hand experience in the associated rigors, demands and stress placed on the body. Joe has a passion for educating others in the area of musculoskeletal health, presenting to school groups all the way through to senior executives. As a SpidertTech Certified Instructor, Joe is able to effectively share and impart his relevant clinical knowledge on this subject.

Darron Goralsky - Profile

Darron trained as a physiotherapist in South Africa where he went on to complete a post graduate qualification in orthopaedic manipulative therapy. After immigrating to Australia in 1997, Darron set up More Than Physio, a successful multidisciplinary private practice. Darron attained additional qualifications as a Craniosacral Therapist, rounding out his holistic approach to patient management. His vast knowledge and experience treating musculoskeletal injuries as well as his love for learning and teaching led him to become one of our Spidertech Certified Instructors.

Ari Mond - Profile

Ari trained as a Chiropractor and attaining masters in clinical chiropractic in Australia. Ari has worked in many multidisciplinary practices over his carrier and soon became aware of the need for diversity and hence continued his education into Chinese medicine (TCM) and physiotherapy. Working in three different practices in Melbourne Ari has seen a need in expanding and involving modalities that give patients the best possible results. These needs lead Ari to become a SpiderTech Certified instructor and can now integrate his knowledge so that he can share his experiences with other professionals.

Spidertech Starts to Spin Its Magical Web in Australia

Sat 10th October 2010 saw the successful launch of the inaugural Spidertech Clinically Based Certification Course which was run in Melbourne. Dr Nick Tssagarelis, International head of Spidertechs education and research was the guest lecturer to a multidisciplinary crowd of eager practitioners including physiotherapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, hands therapists and myotherapists.

Certification courses are being run in all major capitol cities over the coming weeks and months. These will be run by Spidertechs certified instructors Dr Joe Kuriel (Chiropractor), Mr Darron Goralsky (Physiotherapist) and Dr Ari Mond (Chiropractor)

Course Feedback

R Tait - Myotherapist, Leeton NSW
"I feel the addition of Kinesiology taping would benefit all practitioners."

T Hardie - Myotherpist, Hanwood NSW
"The course was great. It introduced new concepts to me that I can utilize in my practice."

B Carubia - Myotherapist and Physiotherapy student, Abbotsford Vic
"The course gave me another treatment modality which I can give to improve my patients recovery."

Dr L Bardy - Chiropractor, Vic
"The information was clear, evidence based and clinically relevant. Having never used any form of taping before, I feel confident to start Monday morning."

C Stockdale - Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist), Vic
"I found the SpiderTech course to be very informative and will certainly be a new skill that I can apply to my therapeutic practice on a daily basis. Very interactive course in both theory and practice."

D Mechanic - Physiotherapist, Armadale Vic
"Excellent course. Great skill to have in management of patients. Very informative course. Also linked to clinical situations which was very helpful."

G Whittaker - Physiotherapist, DeeWhy NSW

"The course was highly practical following an in-depth explanation of the theoretical background. I can immediately use Spidertech applications in my clinic and I expect outstanding outcomes."

C Sidoti - Physiotherapist, Liverpool NSW

"The course really advanced my understanding and belief in kinesiology taping."

M Jones - Physiotherapist, Lake Munmorah NSW

"Spidertech has been used in my clinic as well as in the coverage of sports such as Rugby League and Netball. My clients have shown remarkable results and as such I intend to continue incorporating Spidertech into patient management."

Greg Sher - Chiropractor, Coogee NSW

"I can already feel a difference in my neck and shoulder from the applications that we used today. I'm looking forward to testing this out on my patients."

Bernadette Gifford - Osteopath, Mansfield, Vic

"Great interactive course. Benefits of Spidertech tape were felt straight away. I'm looking forward to applying this in my clinic."

Malina Kelly - Physiotherapist, Kalgoorlie WA

"I had no preconceived notions about kinesiology taping prior to the course and was very pleased with everything presented. I was very surprised at the various applications of the kinesiology tape. I feel refreshed, enthusiastic and ready to try these techniques to further my clinical skills and get best patient outcomes."

Karen Marthins - Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist), Nedlands WA

"Clearly explained and lots of practical application. Enjoyable and not too much brain strain."

For more info please contact Darron Goralsky (physiotherapist) on 0414566830 or darron@spidertechtape.com.au or Joe Kuriel (chiropractor) on 0410544749 or joe@spidertechtape.com.au.