Dr. Warrick R. Hooper is the founder and director of Emed.com.au. Pty. Ltd. He is the principal practitioner and editor in chief of Emed practice website.

Dr. Hooper began as a medical scientist with a background in Advanced Neuroscience, Parasitology and Molecular Genetics. With an extensive knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, he then progressed to Chiropractic and Sports Nutrition.

Beyond this, Dr. Hooper has furthered his expertise in the areas of holistic health including Chinese medicine and Natural Medicine, specialising with a Masters in Acupuncture.

Dr. Hooper utilises Integrative Medicine and Natural Medicine on a daily basis in his very busy private practice located in Melbourne, Australia.

As father of five, Dr. Hooper has a keen interest in assisting the health needs of families and children.

He is passionate about the use of natural medicine and better nutrition within his own family, his practice and his internet based clients.

Elite Sporting Background:

With an extensive sporting background, Dr. Hooper has developed a number of nutritional protocols for top athletes. The science of nutrition in the treatment of athletes has helped maintain him at the cutting edge of current trends in natural and orthomolecular medicine.

Dr. Hooper was a full scholarship athlete of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS), and member of the 1992 Olympic rowing squad and “Oarsome Foursome”.

He was a multiple Australian Rowing Champion and multiple Victorian Rowing Champion. Warrick was also winner of the prestigious “Kings Cup” the Champion Rowing VIII's of Australia.

Dr. Hooper represented Australia and formed part of the Australian Rowing Team from 1989 to 1991. The Australian Rowing team competed in Austria, Britain, Holland, New Zealand, Switzerland and Germany during these years.

Dr. Hooper stays fit with kayaking, mountain biking, kite surfing and running. 

He continues to compete regularly and mentors numerous athletes across a range of sporting disciplines.

Academic Background

• Bachelor of Science Degree - Advanced Neuroscience and Molecular Genetics at Australian National University while full scholarship holder at the Australian Institute of Sport
• Bachelor of Applied Science Degree – Chiropractic at RMIT University
• Graduate Certificate of Acupuncture at RMIT University
• Master of Applied Science Degree – Chinese Medicine; specialising in Acupuncture at RMIT University
• Diplomate of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners – USA
• Member of the Australian Chiropractic Association - CAA
• Member of the Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australia - COCA
• Registered Acupuncturist of the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria - CMRBV

Dr. Hooper was an original member of the "Oarsome Foursome" - Winner of the Victorian and Australian Rowing Championships

Sporting History

•  14 time Victorian State Rowing Champion
•  9 time Australian National Rowing Champion
•  Winner of the Australian Youth, Senior B and Open Rowing Championships
•  Winner of the Australian King's Cup – The Fastest Rowing Crew in Australia
•  Australian University National Rowing Champion
•  Awarded a “Full Blue” for Rowing at Monash University - the highest sporting award at Monash University
•  Athlete of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) – Canberra
•  Athlete of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS)
•  Member of the “Oarsome Foursome” – State and National Champions
•  Member of the Australian Olympic Rowing Squad
•  Member of the Australian Rowing Team 1989, 1990, 1991
•  Competitor of the World Rowing Championships 1990 – Placed 8th
•  Competitor of the European Rowing Championships 1990 – Placed 4th
•  Winner of the Trans-Tasman International Series in New Zealand 1989
•  Placed fifth in the 2003 Red Cross Murray Marathon
•  Winner of the 2005 Kayak Echuca Mini Marathon
•  Winner of the 2005 Cobram 40 miler Kayak Marathon
•  Winner of the 2005 Red Cross Murray Marathon; open relay

Dr. Hooper was a member of The Australian Rowing Team - Placing 8th at the 1990 World Rowing Championships