Has mentored 6 chiropractic associates

President of the RMIT University Chiropractic Alumni Association (CARPP) from 1996 to 2005 (Responsible for organising numerous “Homecoming” and professional development events, assisting RMIT Alumni to connect with their past graduates directly and indirectly leading to large monetary donations to the University)

Recognised by the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (Vic) in 2002 for his outstanding contributions and service to the chiropractic profession

Recognised by RMIT University Alumni in 2003, 2004 and 2005 for his contributions and service to the past and present graduates of the University

CAA(Vic) VICTORIAN CHIROPRACTOR OF THE YEAR 2005

Responsible for introducing cutting-edge treatments such as Torque Release Technique, Auriculotherapy and Addictionology to the Australian Chiropractic profession

Responsible for organising professional development programs featuring some of the most famous chiropractic presenters: Tedd Koren, Patrick Gentempo, Lindsay Rowe, Chris Kent, Jay Holder, Dave Jackson, Stuart and Therese Warner and Richard Barwell

Speaker at numerous chiropractic seminars including Dynamic Growth Congresses and Workshops, CARPP seminars, and MC for numerous CARPP seminars and RMIT graduation and awards ceremonies

Has two published peer reviewed research papers – Improvement in Signs and Symptoms of ADHD and Functional Outcomes in Four Children Receiving Torque Release Chiropractic: A Case Series, and Improvement in Signs and Symptoms of ADHD, Migraines and Functional Outcomes While Receiving Subluxation Based Torque Release Chiropractic and Cranial Nerve Auriculotherapy: A Case Study.

Author, speaker and developer of the “Super Healthy – The Wellness Coaching Manual”, “Super Posture – The Postural Correction Program” manual, “Super Behaviour – ADHD To Drug Or Not To Drug” DVD and Manual, “Super Fertility – Guidelines For Maximising Chances Of A Successful Conception And Pregnancy” manual, “Super Brain – The Ten Natural Steps To Maximising Brain Health And Mental Function” program, and “Super Recovery – Controlling Addiction Naturally” manual.

Developer and author of "Health Outcome Questionnaires" e-book and excel spreadsheets.

Fellow of the Holder Research Institute (F.H.R.I.)

Australasian provider of Torque Release Technique training as accredited by the Holder Research Institute and has taught post-graduate chiropractic technique programs in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden and Hungary.

Has taught numerous Torque Release Technique training programs, one day Auriculotherapy, and ½ day “Super Posture” postural correction and analysis seminars.

Author of the Australasian Torque Release Technique Training Manual.

Australian distributor of Posture Pro Digital Postural assessment software as developed by Dr Joseph Ventura of Ventura Designs USA for more than twenty five years.

Has completed five of the ten modules of the Certified Addictionologist (CAd) program offered by the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders (ACACD)

Nick is proud to have inspired 6 practice members to commence undergraduate chiropractic training.

Previously actively involved in leadership roles at the Ocean Grove Baptist Church; leading small study groups including Alpha and S.H.A.P.E., singing and leading in the worship team, and coordinating the church-wide “40 Days of Purpose” spiritual growth campaign

Nick was a top ten nationally ranked Triple Jumper in the 1980s competing at several Australian Championships, winning minor medals at open level in the Victorian Championships, an ACT Championships Gold Medal, was Australian Universities Champion and twice Australian Intercollegiate Champion. His PBs were 15.22m for TJ and 6.90m for LJ.

Was privileged for many years to be part of the John Boas training squad training alongside elite athletes like Gary Honey, David Culbert and a young Andrew Murphy. Growing as an elite athlete and person in this environment still shapes a lot of his current training and life philosophies.

Was the number one ranked Masters 45-59 year old Triple Jumper in Australia and was ranked in the top ten in the world for eight years and has won Gold Medals at Geelong, Victorian Country, Victorian, Australian, Pan Pacific and World Masters Games 45-50 years Men’s Triple Jump Champion, and Silver Medalist at the World Masters Championships.

Nick is a eleven times Australian Masters Championship Gold Medalist.

He is the Victorian Triple Jump Record holder from 45 to 59 and Australian Indoor and Outdoor Record holder for 50-54. Nick is also former  Victorian Record holder in the Men’s 50-54 Long Jump. Nick was the first Australian 50-54 man to Triple Jump 13m and first Victorian man to Long Jump 6m.

Nick is a Level 3 AA Horizontal Jumps Coach and Level 2 Advanced AA Sprints, Relays and Hurdles Coach and has coached numerous state champions, national medalists champions and a World Junior Championships qualifier.

Level 1 AA Long Jump and Triple Jump Official.

Had been coaching on average 15 hours per week for ten athletics seasons which included developing a highly successfully squad of talented young jumpers and also formerly for two years assisting Geelong College with their Athletic Training Program. Nick’s squad usually included about 35 athletes each season and he coached on average 11 months of the year.

2012/13 season – His squad members jumped 32 PBs and won 25 Gold, 6 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals at Regional to National levels. 1 Victorian Gold Medal.

2013/14 season – Squad jumped 112 PBs and won 36 Gold, 19 Silver and 6 Bronze Medals at Regional to National levels. 5 Victorian Gold Medals. 79% of squad did LJ PBs and 77% did TJ PBs. Squad member’s average LJ improvement = 34cm. Squad member’s average TJ improvement = 65cm

2014/15 season – Squad jumped 176 PBs and won 57 Gold, 33 Silver and 30 Bronze Medals at Regional to National levels. 12 Victorian Gold Medals. 86% of squad did LJ PBs and 87% did TJ PBs. Squad member’s average LJ improvement = 41cm. Squad member’s average TJ improvement = 82cm

2015/16 season – Squad jumped 85 PBs and won 37 Gold, 23 Silver and 14 Bronze Medals at Regional to National levels. 9 Victorian Gold Medals. 71% of squad did LJ PBs and 86% did TJ PBs. Squad member’s average LJ improvement = 24cm. Squad member’s average TJ improvement = 64cm

2016/17 season – Squad jumped 116 PBs and won 15 Gold, 22 Silver and 26 Bronze Medals at Regional to National levels. 6 Victorian Gold Medals. 100% of squad did LJ PBs and 87% did TJ PBs. Squad member’s average LJ improvement = 35cm. Squad member’s average TJ improvement = 64cm

2017/18 season – Squad jumped 85 PBs and won 26 Gold, 14 Silver and 11 Bronze Medals at Regional to National levels. 8 Victorian Gold Medals. 91% of squad did LJ PBs and 95% did TJ PBs. Squad member’s average LJ improvement = 25cm. Squad member’s average TJ improvement = 50cm

2018/19 season – Squad jumped 136 PBs and won 31 Gold, 23 Silver and 18 Bronze Medals at Regional to National levels. 9 Victorian Gold Medals. 81% of squad did LJ PBs and 86% did TJ PBs. Squad member’s average LJ improvement = 27cm. Squad member’s average TJ improvement = 69cm

2019/20 season – Squad jumped 112 PBs and won 34 Gold, 14 Silver and 16 Bronze Medals at Regional to National levels. 9 Victorian Gold Medals. 73% of squad did LJ PBs and 84% did TJ PBs. Squad member’s average LJ improvement = 19cm. Squad member’s average TJ improvement = 50cm

2020/21 season – Squad jumped 119 PBs and won 29 Gold, 12 Silver and 18 Bronze Medals at Regional to National levels. 5 Victorian and 1 Australian Gold Medals. 1 World Junior Championship Qualifier. 79% of squad did LJ PBs and 86% did TJ PBs. Squad member’s average LJ improvement = 31cm. Squad member’s average TJ improvement = 64cm

2021/22 season – Squad jumped 54 PBs and won 17 Gold, 8 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals at Regional to National levels. 6 Victorian Gold Medals. Squad member’s average LJ improvement = 22cm. Squad member’s average TJ improvement = 46cm

Was married to Gill for 25 years, with two children; Meg 25 and Noah 23. Now divorced.