Providing education, training and support to clinicians in the principles of the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy® for effective treatment of patients with back, neck and extremities disorders.

The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy®
This philosophy of active patient involvement is trusted and used by clinicians globally for the assessment, treatment, education and empowerment of patients with back, neck and extremities disorders.

Coming Events

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Part A – The Lumbar Spine - Sydney, NSW

Date:
14 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
Time:
8.30am AEST - 5.00pm AEST

Want to improve your results with patients? Join us on Part A and learn how to use MDT to systematically assess, classify and treat lumbar spine problems.

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MIA Sydney Study Group

Date:
27 May 2026 - 27 May 2026
Time:
7.30pm - 9.00pm

Meet likeminded clinicians, have the opportunity to ask the questions to help support your clinical journey, practice techniques and get feedback on your hands-on skills, and have a fun and a laugh! Presenter: Tim Cathers. Email Tim to RSVP your attendance.


Credentialling Exam - Theory Online & Practical in Geelong, Victoria

Date:
20 June 2026 - 03 July 2026

The practical date will be on Saturday 20 June at 2.30pm. The theory date will be on Friday 3 July from 8.15am-1.45pm. This is your chance to gain an internationally recognised qualification in MDT.

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Part A – The Lumbar Spine - Geelong, Victoria

Date:
25 June 2026 - 28 June 2026
Time:
08.30am AEST - 5.00pm AEST

Want to improve your results with patients? Join us on Part A and learn how to use MDT to systematically assess, classify and treat lumbar spine problems.

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Latest News

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Congratulations - Lee Curtis - Dip.MDT

01 December 2025

Congratulations to Adelaide based member Lee Curtis, who successfully completed the final four exams for the Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy; on her first attempt! Lee now joins the select group of clinicians worldwide as a Diplomate of the McKenzie Institute. Well done Lee!

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MIA Newsletter - Summer 2025 - 2026 Issue

30 November 2025

The Summer 2025-26 issue of MIA Newsletter is available online.


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MII news flash! Faculty promotions

12 November 2023

MII would like to congratulate Mark Cheel and Peter Schoch, on their faculty promotion from Part A & B Instructor to Part A to E Instructor, effective 2024


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Distinguished Member

14 May 2023

At the 2023 Annual General Meeting of MIA held on 13 May, Peter Schoch was acknowledged as a Distinguished Member. This accolade was in recognition of his hard work, dedication and distinguished service to MIA.


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MIA Newsletter - Autumn 2023 Issue

14 March 2023

The Autumn 2023 edition of the MIA newsletter is now available. MIA members and colleagues check your inbox for the latest news, meet a member, hear from MIA Chairperson (Mark Cheel) about the upcoming 2023 Education Weekend, literature review, 2023 course schedule and more.