23/12/2025
Meet Chris!
Chris is a Bowen local who graduated from James Cook University in 2010. He has spent the past 15 years practising physiotherapy in the Mackay region across both private practice and hospital settings, gaining extensive experience in musculoskeletal, occupational and orthopaedic physiotherapy.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked closely with a wide range of patients, including orthopaedic and post-operative patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, sporting populations from junior to professional levels, workplace injury clients, and those with general musculoskeletal conditions. He has also worked with the Mackay Cutters rugby league team and maintains a strong interest in sports and exercise rehabilitation.
Chris is committed to ongoing professional development and has completed numerous postgraduate courses within the musculoskeletal physiotherapy field. He has been accepted into a Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University commencing in 2026 and looks forward to further expanding his expertise to better support the Bowen community in achieving their health and movement goals.
A former member of the Australian swimming team, Chris continues to value an active lifestyle. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time at the gym, fishing, hiking, camping and free-diving. After years of working in Mackay, he has returned home to Bowen to be closer to family, embrace a more balanced lifestyle, and to catch way more fish!
Special Areas of Interest:
- Sporting injuries
- Acute and workplace injuries
- Orthopaedic and post-operative rehabilitation
- General musculoskeletal conditions, including shoulder, elbow, knee, back and ankle injuries
Chris isn’t just a great physio, he’s not a bad bloke either. So if you find yourself needing a physio, feel free to reach us at:
☎️ 0434 959 024
Or book online at www.rplphysiotherapy.com.au
At RPL, we’re dedicated to helping you recover from injury, restore movement, and return to what you love. We provide high-quality, hands-on, patient-centred care - combining experience, compassion, and evidence-based techniques to support your goals.
