Chris is a co-founder and co-director of Movement Rx, and has one of the most unusual physiotherapy CVs in Australia. He completed his Bachelor of Exercise Science and Master of Physiotherapy at Griffith University in 2007, then spent the better part of a decade working at the highest levels of sport and surgical rehabilitation — across two continents.
His early career included team physiotherapy work with the Australian Baseball League, Queensland Baseball, National Rugby League, Queensland Cup Rugby League, and Water Polo Australia, as well as Olympic preparation roles across Beijing 2008, London 2012, Sochi 2014, and Rio 2016.
In 2012, Chris moved to the United States, where he held a lecturing position at Sacramento State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program before joining Howard Head Sports Medicine and the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado — one of the most respected surgical and rehabilitation facilities in the world.
At the Steadman Clinic, Chris worked alongside pioneering hip surgeon Dr Marc Philippon and innovating knee surgeon Dr Robert LaPrade. During that time he contributed to academic research, developed advanced post-operative rehabilitation protocols, and co-authored the rehabilitation section of Dr Philippon’s textbook.
The athlete populations he worked with included players from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, EPL, US Ski and Snowboard Teams, and professional tennis (ATP) — athletes who require rehabilitation to a standard where return to performance is the only acceptable outcome.
Returning to Australia
Chris returned to Australia in 2017 with a clear goal: to build a clinic that delivered that same standard of post-surgical and performance rehabilitation — without patients having to fly overseas to access it. In 2019, he and Damian founded Movement Rx.
His clinical focus remains hip, knee, and shoulder rehabilitation following complex orthopaedic surgery — but the principles he applies transfer across the full scope of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Every patient benefits from the depth of experience behind the approach.
Outside the clinic, Chris spends time with his wife and two daughters. His sporting life revolves around tennis, cycling, and skiing — and he’ll take any excuse to get back on the mountain.