Driven by childhood trauma, a passionate engineer turned doctor confronts the suffering within the medical system. Expecting to find compassion and care, he instead encounters a broken, inhumane and corrupt system. As his journey leads him to question his own deeply held beliefs, he uncovers an urgent need for strategies prioritising human connection over technical fixes.

Through profound encounters with patients and wise teachers, the author discovers a new scientific reality where healing flourishes and miracles occur daily – insights with the potential to transform medical practice. After winning New Zealand’s highest medical award, he makes a bold decision to leave the system and embrace his true calling as a healer and teacher.

This honest and captivating medical memoir explores how societal myths and trauma misshape our beliefs, and our innate capacity to heal. Blending cutting-edge neuroscience with extraordinary stories of compassion and healing, this book offers fresh insights and new hope by showing how challenging our assumptions can transform our lives and the world we are part of.

“Poignant and profoundly moving, this memoir offers deep insights and a compelling vision that embraces hope, compassion and authentic healing.” – James R. Doty, M.D, author of the New York Times bestseller ‘Into the Magic Shop’.

“The Science of Miracles offers a groundbreaking perspective on trauma and healing, a must-read for anyone seeking solutions to the systemic challenges in healthcare and leadership roles. For me personally, this book and the training I received from the author have been life-changing, and I am certain it will inspire others.” – Robby van Dijk, Addiction Practitioner and Havener

“A very important and timely book showing how compassionate, conscious leadership creates much better outcomes for all stakeholders. Every medical professional should read this book!” – Professor Vlatka A. Hlupic, award winning author of ‘The Management Shift’ and ‘Humane Capital’

“An incredibly fascinating story – I couldn’t put this book down! I now have a new understanding of compassion, of trauma healing, and the transformation that is required in our medical system. Here’s hoping that influential people read and act upon this book.” – Richard Hall, Vice President NZ Association of Professional Hypnotherapists