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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MIA Sydney Study Group

Date:
25 February 2026 - 25 February 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: Valerie Mullane. Email Valerie to RSVP your attendance.


Part D – Advanced Cervical and Thoracic Spine & Extremities – Upper Limb – Geelong, Victoria

Date:
05 March 2026 - 08 March 2026
Time:
8.30am AEST - 5.00pm AEST

Want to simplify your patient assessment and management, whilst improving your outcomes? Join us on Part D and learn how to use MDT to systematically assess, classify and treat cervical and thoracic spine, and upper limb problems. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS WITH 10% DISCOUNT HAVE BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 31 JANUARY 2026!

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McKenzie Institute Australia 2026 Education Weekend

Date:
02 May 2026 - 03 May 2026

The 2026 MIA Education Weekend is being held over two days, with day one being a Seminar Day (all clinicians welcome), and day two an MDT Update Day (MDT Credentialled and Diplomate only).

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Part A – The Lumbar Spine - Sydney, NSW

Date:
15 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. ***DATE TO BE CONFIRMED, THEN REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN***

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Latest News

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Congratulations - Lee Curtis - Dip.MDT

02 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

01 December 2025

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


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2026 Education Weekend - Save the Date!

30 November 2025

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May 2026 in Sydney. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.


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MII news flash! Faculty promotions

13 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

15 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.