James Schomburgk

Physiotherapy Executive | Clinical Educator | Healthcare Innovator

Professional Summary

James is a seasoned physiotherapy leader with over three decades of experience spanning clinical practice, healthcare education, business leadership, and professional advocacy. A graduate of the University of South Australia, James has built an influential career focused on spinal and headache management, clinical mentoring, and the advancement of musculoskeletal physiotherapy in Australia and abroad.

Leadership Experience

Director of Back In Motion Campbelltown and Valley View for 25 years, establishing both clinics as leaders in patient-centred physiotherapy care.

Named ‘Most Inspiring Director’ in 2017 by the Back In Motion Health Group and served as State Director for South Australia.

Academic Contributions

James spent 11 years as a Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor at the University of South Australia’s School of Physiotherapy and continues to teach as a Lecturer in Sports and Orthopaedic Medicine at the University of Adelaide.

Mentors postgraduate clinicians as a Clinical Supervisor in the Musculoskeletal Master’s Program at La Trobe University.

Professional Advocacy

James has played key roles within the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), serving as:

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