Meet Physio Chris
Chartered Physiotherapist and Founder of Physio7
25+ years experience treating musculoskeletal pains and sports injuries
‘Master of Manual Therapy’ from the world renowned University of Western Australia
Trusted by major insurers, international athletes and weekend warriors
After qualifying as a Chartered Physiotherapist from Manchester University, Chris gained experience across a wide range of sectors, including sports clubs, private practice, the NHS, and employee health programmes.
In 2005, Chris completed a Master of Manual Therapy at the renowned University of Western Australia. This advanced training focused on honing precise assessment skills and developing expertise in joint mobilisation, manipulation, and hands-on techniques.
Shortly after returning to the UK, Chris moved to Ipswich and founded Physio7, with a clear mission: to provide high-quality, personalised physiotherapy to the local community.
A passionate runner, Chris has competed in several Backyard Ultras (4.167 miles, on the hour, every hour, until only one runner remains). He represented the UK Backyard Ultra Team at the World Team Championships in both 2022 and 2024. Chris has also completed numerous ultramarathons ranging from 50 to 200+ miles and ran 7 marathons in 7 days alongside his friend and client Paddy to raise funds for the children's charity EACH.
Alongside running injuries (he has had a fair few!), Chris has a personal interest in back pain. He turned up at Physio School struggling with low back pain, which began a two decade journey to first fix his own back, then to create a system of treatment that would work effectively and consistently with his clients.
“Injuries can be painful, frustrating, and sometimes even overwhelming — I get it.
As a keen runner and someone who’s dealt with ongoing back pain, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to bounce back from discomfort. (Yes, even physiotherapists aren’t immune to the occasional ache or niggle!)
Recovering from an injury — especially one that’s been lingering for months or even years — can feel like a complex puzzle. That’s where a thorough assessment comes in. My approach focuses on identifying the unique mix of weakness, stiffness, tightness, or movement issues that may be holding your body back.
The first goal is simple: to get you out of pain and functioning again. From there, I shift my focus to the root cause — addressing the underlying issues so you can not only recover, but stay injury-free and perform at your best.
Your treatment plan may include hands-on techniques to mobilise tight joints, release restricted soft tissues, or stretch key muscle groups. We’ll also work on strengthening underactive areas and correcting movement patterns, postures, or training habits that may be contributing to the problem.
Everything I do is guided by a structured, 3-step treatment system — a method inspired by leading voices in physiotherapy, osteopathy, and soft tissue therapy.
If you’re anything like me, you’re not looking to simply “manage” your pain — you’re ready to overcome it and return to a full, active, and healthy life.”