About Dr Phillip Murray
Clinical Osteopath and Founder of Life Performance Osteo in Belgium Gardens. Providing dedicated integrative care across Townsville, including North Ward and the surrounding suburbs.
A foundation built on years of hands-on care
Dr Phillip Murray's path to osteopathy was shaped by years of clinical work before a single university lecture was attended. Before completing his osteopathy degree, he spent over eight years as a qualified soft tissue therapist — building a deep, practical understanding of how the body holds tension, compensates for injury, and responds to skilled manual treatment. That foundation continues to inform every aspect of his practice today.
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Dr Murray holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) from RMIT University — one of Australia's leading institutions for allied health training. He is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
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Since qualifying, he has expanded his clinical skill set to include craniosacral therapy, advanced dry needling, and myofascial cupping — techniques integrated within his osteopathic framework to support complex and varied presentations.
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He has also completed training as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, offered as a personal development tool alongside his clinical work for patients who want to address both the physical and psychological dimensions of their health. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is offered as a dedicated standalone service, drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
Qualifications: B.Hlth.Sc, B.App.Sc (Osteopathy) RMIT · AHPRA & Osteopathy Board Registered · NLP Practitioner · Craniosacral Therapy · Advanced Dry Needling · Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.
Professional Qualifications & Registrations
Clinical Education
Bachelor of Health Science & Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) from RMIT University.
Regulatory Registration
AHPRA Registered with the Osteopathy Board of Australia, ensuring the highest clinical standards.
Clinical Foundation
Over 8 years of experience as a qualified Soft Tissue Therapist prior to completing osteopathic training.
Advanced Clinical Skills
Certified in Craniosacral Therapy, Advanced Dry Needling, and Myofascial Cupping techniques.
Mindset & Performance
Qualified NLP Practitioner specializing in neuro-linguistic programming for performance and mental resilience.
Aesthetic Specialization
Qualified Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture practitioner, offering dedicated standalone natural aesthetic care.
Unhurried, thorough, tailored
Every patient at Life Performance Osteo receives a full assessment, a clear explanation of findings, and a treatment approach built around their specific needs and goals. Dr Murray does not treat conditions — he treats people.
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He believes that the best outcomes come from genuine understanding — of a patient's history, their body, and the life they are trying to get back to.
AHPRA Registered · Belgium Gardens Townsville