About
About me — Jacob Ward
I’m the founder of Heavy Mettle Kinetic Therapy, a kinetic therapist specialising in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) and multi-dry needling. But more importantly — I’ve been where you are.
My journey into therapy didn’t start in a classroom. It started on the field.
At 17, playing rugby league, I suffered a major break to my tibia and fibula that required surgery to piece it back together. I fought my way through rehab and returned to the sport — only to face an even bigger setback. In the same leg, I tore my ACL, meniscus, medial ligament, and fractured my patella. I underwent reconstructive surgery using a hamstring graft and spent 18 months rebuilding.
I made it back again. And then it happened a third time — rupturing the same ACL. After a third operation, I made the decision to step away from rugby for good.
The Turning Point
Those surgeries left more than scars.
I was dealing with severe pain daily, heavy scar tissue, poor blood flow, and muscles that simply wouldn’t activate. I relied on painkillers just to get through work. I saw countless physios and therapists, but nothing truly fixed the problem.
It felt like I’d run out of options — until I came across kinetic therapy. After starting treatment with tool-assisted therapy, things finally began to change. Session by session, I noticed real progress: less pain, better movement, improved muscle activation. For the first time in years, my body started responding again. I got back into the gym. I trained pain-free. I got my life back.
Why Heavy Mettle Exists
That experience changed everything. Kinetic therapy was the only thing that worked for me — and that’s why I do what I do today. I built Heavy Mettle Kinetic Therapy for people who:
- Live with daily pain
- Feel like they’ve tried everything
- Have been told to “just manage it”
- Want real, lasting change — not temporary relief
My Approach
I specialise in:
- IASTM (tool-assisted soft tissue therapy)
- Multi-dry needling
- Restoring movement, blood flow, and muscle activation
My focus isn’t just short-term relief — it’s fixing the underlying issue so your body can actually function the way it’s supposed to.
Final Note
I know what it’s like to feel stuck in pain. I also know what it takes to get out of it. If you’re ready to stop managing symptoms and start making real progress — I’m here to help.
Let’s get you moving again
Book an appointment or send me a message — I’ll talk you through whether kinetic therapy is right for you.