Looking Beyond Symptoms.

Combining structural assessment, nervous system health and evidence-based therapies to uncover and address the root cause of complex health conditions.

Meet Sam.

Director of Recuperate Health

Samuel combines deep clinical expertise with a whole-person approach to health. With a Master of Integrative Medicine, a Bachelor of Health Science in Musculoskeletal Therapy, and dual fellowships (FASLM, FAIHM), he bridges the gap between sports medicine, rehabilitation and long-term wellbeing.

His evidence-based approach addresses everything from persistent pain and injury rehabilitation to stress resilience, lifestyle medicine and optimal health. Samuel also offers access to advanced therapies rarely found under one roof, including Photobiomodulation (PBMt), Shockwave Therapy, Electro Dry Needling, Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Brainspotting.

Whether you're recovering from injury, managing chronic health concerns or looking to perform at your best, Samuel takes the time to understand the full picture and create a personalised path forward.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials.

Masters of Integrative Medicine, with Distinction.

Southern Cross University.

Bachelor of Health Science (Musculoskeletal Therapy)

Endeavour College of Natural Health.

Diploma of Fitness.

Southbank TAFE.

Fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine.

Australian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM)

Fellowship in Integrative Health & Medicine.

Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM)

Sam’s Approach.

A Clinical Focus.

A lot of the time when patients present with issues and there is no direct mechanism of injury, it can be traced back to the spine and its interaction on neurovascular and neuromuscular structures. Sam's approach combines deep structural assessment with systemic, whole-body analysis.

Sam is one of very few practitioners who uses non-invasive transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation — a modern medicine technique for treating depression, anxiety, neuroplasticity, inflammatory disorders, irregular heartbeats, memory dysfunction, PTSD, reflux and much more.

He is also one of very few experts in his field trained in Photobiomodulation (PBMt) — an exciting field of modern medicine that regenerates tissue and can be applied to the brain for mood disorders and traumatic brain injuries. This laser technology is also being utilised by USA Olympic teams.

Elite-Level Experience.

With experience treating world-class athletes and expertise in some of modern medicine's most advanced therapies, Samuel combines elite performance care with whole-person health.

Every treatment plan is personalised, drawing on evidence-based and integrative approaches to address your unique needs and goals.

World Table Tennis Championships

Sam served as Head Myotherapist at the World Table Tennis Championships, treating the world's best athletes and Olympians at the highest level of international competition.

Olympic & Commonwealth Athletes

Sam has treated a Commonwealth Games swimmer and worked with members of the Australian Field Hockey Masters team, bringing elite-level sports medicine expertise to his clinic.

Pioneer in Modern Therapies

Sam is one of very few practitioners in Australia using non-invasive transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation and one of even fewer experts trained in Photobiomodulation — technologies being used by USA Olympic teams.

Latest Appearances

18 Samuel Minkin, Faculty of Health

Southern Cross Postgraduate Association

Samuel Minkin from the Faculty of Health presents his work 'Vagus nerve in sport: The overlooked and misunderstood clinical presentations after whiplash.

Supercharge your Mental and Digestive Health

me&my wellness - Anthony Hartcher

Our guest Samuel Minkin is an expert in vagus nerve therapy and shares his knowledge and experience on this relatively new innovative approach.

Practical Ways to Support your Vagus Nerve