Max Hopes

Max is Limbr’s most experienced practitioner, with over 13 years of clinical experience. He is an osteopath, accredited strength and conditioning coach, and a university lecturer at Torrens University. He is also completing his PhD at the University of Technology Sydney, researching hamstring tendinopathy.

After completing his Masters of Osteopathy in London in 2012, Max has worked across the UK, Japan, Sydney, and now Melbourne. He takes an active, evidence-informed approach to managing pain and injury, combining exercise-based rehabilitation with osteopathic hands-on techniques, dry needling, and taping. He places a strong emphasis on listening to and understanding each patient’s story, believing this is fundamental to helping people recover effectively.

Max’s rehabilitation programs are highly individualised. He works with patients to establish their goals, assess their current capabilities, and design a plan to bridge the gap, helping them return to the activities they love while managing injuries safely.

Outside of work, Max is an avid runner and strength trainer, with a marathon PB of 2:51. He enjoys travelling, learning about different cultures, and has been studying Japanese since living in Japan in 2019. A sports enthusiast at heart, he follows Carlton in the AFL while keeping tabs on Aston Villa in the English Premier League.