Meet Riccardo Galeotti

Your guide to moving better, feeling better, and never settling for “meh” again.

Biomechanics nerd. Acupuncturist. Cranial therapist.

Also: personal trainer, soft tissue therapist, strength coach, workshop educator,

and occasional foot whisperer.

I’m Riccardo – founder of The Body Lab Canberra.

For over 18 years, I’ve been helping people break out of pain patterns and rediscover how good it feels to move freely, confidently, and with ease.

Whether you’re stiff, sore, recovering from injury—or just tired of feeling “off”—I’ll help you reconnect with your body and build long-term strategies that stick.

If you’re in Canberra and ready to feel less stuck—and more mobile, resilient, and in control—you’re in the right place.

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What We’ll Do (And Why It’s Different)

Let’s be real—most treatments go like this:

Lie down. Get needled, cracked, or stretched. Get told to come back next week.

Not here.

At The Body Lab, we look deeper. Together, we figure out why your shoulder locks up when you drive, why your knee protests during squats, why your jaw and feet feel like they’re plotting against you—and we fix those patterns at the source.

This isn’t just pain relief. It’s movement education. Nervous system retraining. Functional footwork. Postural realignment. All blended to help you move smarter and feel better—for good.

Why I Don’t Just “Needle and Go”

I began as a Classical Chinese Acupuncturist and spent years helping people manage pain with well-placed needles.

And it worked—until it didn’t.

Because if you walk out feeling great, but keep moving the same way you always have, you’ll be back on the table next week. Same issue. Different day.

So I shifted.

These days, I still use acupuncture—but it’s part of a bigger picture. I blend it with biomechanics, gait analysis, cranial work, and joint-by-joint movement retraining.

Why? Because real, lasting change comes when you don’t just feel better—you learn how to move better.

My goal isn’t to keep you coming back. It’s to teach you how to treat yourself.

✅ Feel better

✅ Stay better

✅ See me less (don’t worry, I won’t take it personally)

I See What Your Body’s Been Trying to Say

Yes, I will absolutely notice how you stand at the coffee machine.

Because your feet, knees, spine, and even your jaw are always telling a story. And if no one’s been listening yet—I will.

We start from the ground up. We find what’s stuck. We restore motion. We help you breathe better, walk smoother, and feel like yourself again (only stronger, more aligned, and way more mobile).

What You Can Expect in a Session

✅ A proper conversation—no rushed 5-minute chat

✅ A full-body movement, posture & gait assessment

✅ Joint testing to find what’s stiff, stuck, or overworking

✅ Hands-on therapy combined with functional movement drills

✅ A clear, personalised plan to help you feel and move better between sessions

Qualifications (Because It’s Nice to Know)

  • AHPRA Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (CMR0001710262) – regulated and nationally certified

  • Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (#23000) – committed to professional excellence

  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (ASCA) – functional strength meets rehab

  • Sports Trainer (Sports Medicine Australia) – qualified in sports injury support

  • Educator and ongoing student in foot mechanics, gait therapy, spinal mobility and clinical movement training

Ready to Start Moving Better?

Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from injury, or just ready to feel more capable in your own body—I’m here to help.

👉 Book an Initial Appointments

👉 Book an Advanced Biomechanical Assessment

👉 Have questions? Book a free 15-minute discovery call

📍 Clinic Location: 21 Chisholm Street, Ainslie

📞 Phone: 0432 785 135

📧 Email: riccardo@thebodylab.au