Chris Connolly
BSc PT
IMS Certified Practitioner
AACP Acupuncture Certified Practitioner
BSc Sports Rehabilitation
Having graduated from Salford University in the UK, in 2000 with a BSc (Honours) in Sports Rehabilitation, Chris continued his studies and completed his BSc (Honours) in Physiotherapy at the same university and graduated in 2004.
Chris started his career working for the NHS and Burnley Football Club Centre of Excellence in the UK. Whilst working for the NHS, Chris was responsible for treating patients within a wide range of areas including; Musculoskeletal out-patients, respiratory, orthopaedics (trauma and elective), intensive care and neurology. At the Burnley Football Club Centre of Excellence Chris provided pitch side trauma assistance, rehabilitation and pre-match preparation.
For the past nine years Chris has worked in private practice in Canada treating a wide range of musculoskeletal, sports and work-related injuries.
Chris has completed his acupuncture certification with the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and Gunn intramuscular stimulation (IMS) certification. He has also continued to develop his manual and exercise therapy skills by attending regular courses.
Chris currently specializes in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic physiotherapy and likes to centre his treatment on exercise therapy to encourage correct movement and improve strength and function. Chris also uses manual therapy, IMS and acupuncture to assist with tissue healing and improving joint mobility.
During his spare time Chris is very active, he enjoys mountain biking, ski touring, camping and hiking. He also likes to spend time with his young family.