Musashi has a qualified and experienced team of experts including dietitians, scientists, naturopaths and elite sports people. This wealth of knowledge enables Musashi to provide holistic supplement solutions.
Some of Musashi’s key experts are listed below.
- Marshal Adam: Business Development Manager
- Jon Davie: Product and Technical Applications Manager
- Rodney Campbell: Naturopath and Technical Advisor
- Dr Barrie Finnin, PhC, PhD, FPS: Pharmacist, Pharmacologist and Consultant.
- Dr Stephen Bird, PhD, CSCS, AEP: Department Head, Strength & Conditioning, Indonesian National Olympic Committee (INOC) for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
Marshal Adam: Business Development Manager
Marshal started with Musashi in 1990. He is now the Business Development Manager responsible for new product development and is one of the trainers behind all the supplement programs found on this site.
Marshal consults to Musashi’s elite sporting partners including strength and conditioning coaches for professional teams and athletes such as Libby Trickett, Matt Shirvington, Anna Meares and Stirling Mortlock.
His experience includes several years in the
Rodney Campbell: Natropath and Technical Advisor
Rodney has a Diploma Applied Science in Naturopathy (SSNT), Bachelor of Science from the
He has over 20 years experience and has worked with Musashi since 1992. Rodney handles all consumer enquiries, conducts all Musashi staff and retailer training, advises athletes on supplement programs, speaks on behalf of Musashi at numerous seminars and conducts research on the scientific validation of ingredients used in products.
If you require any advice on Musashi products or programs he is available during business hours AEST on 1300 851 312.
Dr Barrie Finnin: PhC, PhD, FPS
A Pharmacist and Pharmacologist, Dr Finnin has held an academic position at
Dr Finnin has conducted research into the therapeutic effects of Amino Acids and use of dietary supplements for improved performance in sport; pharmacokinetics; absorption of drugs; and transdermal delivery of drugs. He is the author of several books and holds several patents.
As a consultant, Dr Finnin has been used by the Australian Government, the Government of the State of
PhD, BHMvt(Hons), CSCS, AEP
Dr Bird is currently serving as Senior Advisor, Sports Science and Physcial Preparation Department, Indonesian National Top-tier Athlete Program and is responsible for overseeing compeition preperation for scheduled events by the Olympic Council of Asia, including the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, a position he holds through the School of Human Movement Studies, Charles Sturt University.
The inaugural winner of the AAESS Medal and former recipient of the NSCA Graduate Research Award in the USA, Dr. Bird holds positions on the South African Medical Research Council Grants Review Board and Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Advisory Panel,. As research consultant with Musashi, Dr. Bird’s research aims to improve our understanding of the physiological response(s) associated with supplementation strategies, following training. Current Musashi research projects include;
Effects of a multi-nutrient supplement on rugby union match performance and recovery.
Muscular performance following short-term ingestion of a multi-nutrient supplement.
Influence of CHO+EAA ingestion on hormonal response to resistance exercise.
Effects of CHO+EAA ingestion on muscular adaptations following resistance training.
CHO+EAA ingestion, resistance exercise and myofibrillar protein degradation.
Molecular modification following CHO+EAA ingestion and resistance training.
Nutritional knowledge of pre-elite youth and elite senior athletes.
He has been a consultant to Musashi since 2006.
