The Odyssey Program

James graduated high school in the year 2000. He began studies in paleontology at Monash University - following a lifelong interest in the subject. After several years, James had the chance to travel to Argentina, to explore paleontology in the field in the wilds of Patagonia.

He ended up living and traveling for a year in South America, where he learned Spanish, and also learned something about the common difficulties involved in living as healthy human beings, regardless of economic or cultural differences.

This prompted him to shift his focus, and upon returning to Australia he began studying psychology at university.

When another opportunity to travel arose, this time to England, to study hypnotherapy at one of the world's leading institutes, James took it. He earned his diplomas, returned to Australia, and opened a complementary health centre in Melbourne, where he now works as the centre's manager and clinical hypnotherapist.

In his personal life, James enjoys keeping fit and healthy and exploring the world and himself through the non-competitive practice of Parkour (a French-born method of movement aimed at traversing the landscape quickly and efficiently with only the use of one's hands and feet) and Togakure-ryu Ninpo Taijutsu (a centuries-old Japanese martial art).

James likes reading books on philosophy, psychology and world spiritualities. He enjoys spending time meditating, watching movies with close friends and walking his two dogs through bushland alongside his local river.

James is passionate about his involvement with the Odyssey Program.

He is excited to be part of something that he believes will make a real difference in the lives of many; he believes that every positive message he conveys is like throwing a pebble into a lake - who knows how far the ripples will spread!