More About Chris
Chris is a passionate physiotherapist who graduated from Bond University here on the Gold Coast with a Doctor of Physiotherapy. Since then Chris has worked primarily within musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports physiotherapy.
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Over the years Chris has been fortunate enough to have worked with many athletes ranging from the elite level to the local level. Chris has worked previously with the Gold Coast Suns Academy, the Sydney Swans Academy and the Carlton Blues football club. Additionally Chris has also been lucky enough to have worked with the Burleigh Bears Rugby League Football Club, the Gold Coast Knight Soccer Club and South Coast Representative Netball.
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During this time Chris has developed a passion for treating adolescent athletes, ACL Rehabilitation, complex hip and groin injuries, soft tissue injuries as well as knee and ankle injuries.
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Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, Chris worked as an exercise physiologist providing him with an additional understanding of chronic disease and disability. During his time as an exercise physiologist Chris worked primarily with older individuals with osteoarthritis and chronic cardiorespiratory conditions.
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Outside of physiotherapy Chris enjoys supporting his favourite AFL team the Geelong Cats in the winter and watching the cricket in the summer. He also enjoys a round of Golf and spending time with his wife, family and friends.
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Special Interests
Adolescent Athletes
ACL rehabilitation
Complex hip and groin injuries
Soft tissue injuries
Knee and ankle injuries
Hydrotherapy
Adolescent ASD
Osteoarthritis
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Professional Qualifications and Postgraduate Learning
Bachelor of Exercise Science - Griffith University
Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science - Griffith University
Doctor of Physiotherapy - Bond University
ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning - Austalian Strength & Conditioning Association
APA Level 1 Sports Physiotherapy - Australian Physiotherapy Association
Level 1 Dry Needling - Precise Points
APA Level 1 Spinal Physiotherapy - Australian Physiotherapy Association
Diploma of Football Medicine - FIFA