Practitioner Get to Know You Questions

Why did you choose osteopathy as a career choice? 

It’s a looooong, convoluted story involving Alice-in-Wonderland-level curiosity and a Mulan-like subtle boldness - following one breadcrumb at a time. It definitely wasn’t a straight line. But in a practical sense, I chose Osteopathy out of necessity - I needed a visa to stay in Australia. I was just following what was in front of me, one step at a time, literally and metaphorically. Turns out, Osteopathy found me. 😉 

What do you find most rewarding as an osteopath?
I learned massage before I became an osteopath. I still remember my very first massage lesson - we were taught how to touch the calf (not the foot, not the thigh, but the calf only! 😝), and I was nervous at first. I hesitated... doubted myself... but the moment my hands made contact, I felt an unexpected sense of comfort, which might sound strange, but it’s true. I instantly felt a connection to hands-on healing practice. 

There’s something so human about it - the embodied way of sensing another person and the shared physiological resonance and exchange. What’s shared is felt more than spoken. Whether I see the client once or regularly, it humbles me every time. That’s the reward for me - being present, attuned, and connected in a way that feels both timeless and real. The effect is grounding and calming - for both sides. How privileged I am to do this for a living.

What brings you the greatest joy?
What brings me the greatest joy is the freedom to explore and satisfy my insatiable curiosity. When I left Korea, where I was born and raised, I never imagined I’d end up living the life I do now. The people I’ve met along the way, the opportunities that unfolded, the experiences I never thought possible, and the moments where I’ve had to question and unlearn my own beliefs - all of it brings me deep joy. 

Big and small, extraordinary and ordinary moments. Like the squirrels I watch every morning, munching and hopping (so cute). Or my mum sending me Korean recipes that I never intend to make. I once got caught by the police, laughing so hard while driving with my husband. The police must have thought I was either drunk or on something. These moments make me feel alive, grounded, and grateful.