Get to Know Your New CEO: Scott Bumpstead

Welcome back to Myo Matters!
In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Bumpstead, the new CEO of Myotherapy Association Australia (MA).

Scott shares his leadership journey across health, education, fitness and the not-for-profit sector, including roles with AUSactive, ACHPER Victoria, and the Science Teachers Association of Victoria. With a background in applied science, education and an MBA, he brings a strategic, values-driven approach to growing strong member organisations and advocating for practitioners.

We chat about what brought Scott to MA, his goals for the next 6–12 months, what a great day at work looks like, and a few fun extras, including a fun fact and a classic dad joke.

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Join Jordan—Strength and Conditioning coach and Clinical Myotherapist—as she dives into the science, strategy, and real-world essentials of training through peri- and menopause. With postgraduate qualifications in Exercise Rehabilitation, Sport Science, and a Master’s in Strength and Conditioning, Jordan brings a practical, evidence-based lens to one of the most important stages of women’s health.

In this episode, she unpacks how smart strength training can support healthy aging by maintaining muscle mass and bone density, building resilience, preventing injury, and boosting long-term confidence in your body. Whether you’re navigating hormonal changes yourself or supporting others through the transition, Jordan offers clear, empowering guidance to help women move well, stay strong, and feel their best at every stage of life.

Today we’re joined by none other than our 2024 Myotherapist of the Year, Steph Abu Awad. Steph is not only an incredible practitioner, but also a proud business owner who has built a thriving career in myotherapy.

Steph is a Myotherapist and Rehab/Strength Coach with a degree in Exercise Science and over 8 years of experience across private practice and high-performance settings. She is the founder of MyoStrength Performance, an allied health and injury rehab space she has grown over the past 4 years and just recently expanded into a brand-new facility. Drawing on her own experiences with pain, Steph is passionate about empowering clients through exercise, lifestyle, and education to address the root cause of their issues and achieve long-term change. Alongside her clinical work, Steph is passionate about mentoring and educating the next generation of myotherapists to create lasting impact across the profession.

In this episode, she shares her journey — the challenges, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way — as well as what drives her passion for helping people through myotherapy.

You can follow along with Steph through her instagram page - @thepainmyo