About Dr Michael

Dr Michael Fordham is an Australian chiropractor with more than 30 years of clinical experience integrating chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation, movement systems, and functional treatment approaches.

He was the official chiropractor for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks for 10 years and also worked as a World Cup chiropractor with the Samoa national rugby league team, helping manage elite athletes in high-performance sporting environments.

Over recent years, Dr Michael has continued treating professional athletes including NRL players, Olympic athletes, high-profile musicians, and performing artists.

Alongside private practice in Australia, England, and Scotland, he has undertaken extensive training in medical acupuncture, advanced acupuncture systems, advanced pulse and tongue diagnosis, obstetrics and gynecology, auricular and abdominal acupuncture, electrical acupuncture, emotional and Five Element approaches, and sports acupuncture . Master Tung and Dr Tan Balance methods are his current passion

His clinical experience spans complex spinal pain, headaches, movement dysfunction, neurological conditions, chronic musculoskeletal disorders, and integrated rehabilitation approaches.

Bridge the Gap Seminars was created to help practitioners move beyond simple dry needling approaches and develop deeper clinical reasoning, treatment confidence, and a more complete understanding of acupuncture integration within modern healthcare practice.