Chris graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology before graduating from the University of Toronto with a Masters of Science degree in Physiotherapy.
Chris continues to pursue post-graduate studies and has successfully challenged his Advanced Diploma in Manual and Manipulative therapy from the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Chris is also a certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation provider, a technique used for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Chris has experience in treating a wide variety of conditions using joint mobilizations, joint manipulations, soft tissue techniques, neural mobilizations, client-specific exercise prescription, and acupuncture to help clients achieve their goals. Being an athlete and a dancer himself, Chris is able to draw from his personal experience and takes a special interest in treating clients from these populations.
The more you know the more you can help yourself! Check out some of the recent posts that Chris has put together for you.
Weight training and form
Exercising provides us with numerous benefits; they can make us stronger, make us faster, make us more flexible, give us more energy, and help with pain to name a few. But to get the most out of our exercises they need to be performed correctly. An exercise performed improperly will not give us the benefits we are looking for but more importantly can lead to injury.
Rotator cuff injuries are common, especially in athletes or people who participate in overhead motions on a regular basis. The rotator cuff muscles and tendons can become weak or damaged from overuse, resulting in pain and limited range of motion in the shoulder.
Julianna, Darryl & Chris are great I had so much knee pain before I saw them. Now my knees and everything else are wayyy better. 10/10 Would recommend!! :)
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Jalen
1/15/2025
Julianna, Darryl & Chris are great I had so much knee pain before I saw them. Now my knees and everything else are wayyy better. 10/10 Would recommend!! :)
Ryan S.
1/01/2025
I've been coming to Family Physio for years and not only front office but Chris and Alex have more than helpful and knowledgable in helping me get back on track. They always use the best treatments out there and explain to you in a clear way what is going on. I've recommend multiple Family Physio times to friends and family and they have never been disappointed.
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Ryan S.
1/01/2025
I've been coming to Family Physio for years and not only front office but Chris and Alex have more than helpful and knowledgable in helping me get back on track. They always use the best treatments out there and explain to you in a clear way what is going on. I've recommend multiple Family Physio times to friends and family and they have never been disappointed.
David M.
8/22/2023
A great experience - right from from booking the appointment and getting a rapid response and appointment to quickly to address a sports injury, right through to my initial visit yesterday. The new offices are bright, cheery and spotlessly clean. Chris was extremely professional, thorough and took a good deal of time to assess and diagnose my knee injury and very importantly, to commence needed treatment. He explained each activity and how he was arriving at the trauma diagnosis and them carefully explained why he was applying a particular technique as well as the expected outcome. Leah, the Office Manager and person at the front desk, made me feel very welcome and was extremely efficient in getting my insurance payment processed which facilitated me getting out on time for my next business meeting. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone seeking a great, professional and knowledgeable physio team.
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David M.
8/22/2023
A great experience - right from from booking the appointment and getting a rapid response and appointment to quickly to address a sports injury, right through to my initial visit yesterday. The new offices are bright, cheery and spotlessly clean. Chris was extremely professional, thorough and took a good deal of time to assess and diagnose my knee injury and very importantly, to commence needed treatment. He explained each activity and how he was arriving at the trauma diagnosis and them carefully explained why he was applying a particular technique as well as the expected outcome. Leah, the Office Manager and person at the front desk, made me feel very welcome and was extremely efficient in getting my insurance payment processed which facilitated me getting out on time for my next business meeting. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone seeking a great, professional and knowledgeable physio team.
Varsha
7/09/2022
Best 1:1 service for your all your physio/Acupuncture needs. Professional physiotherapist Avi, Shefali, Peter and Chris. I had my ACL surgery in Aug 2021 and totally regret not coming here then. I started my treatment in March 2022 and by April I was able to go back to my 5K / 10K steps walking with a better speed prior to my surgery. This place does not place you with 20min on tens machines and where the physiotherapist spends 5-8mins on you. Instead here they spend entire session WITH AND FOR YOU!
The staff are ver friendly & have loads of patience
I would give them 100 Star rating
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Varsha
7/09/2022
Best 1:1 service for your all your physio/Acupuncture needs. Professional physiotherapist Avi, Shefali, Peter and Chris. I had my ACL surgery in Aug 2021 and totally regret not coming here then. I started my treatment in March 2022 and by April I was able to go back to my 5K / 10K steps walking with a better speed prior to my surgery. This place does not place you with 20min on tens machines and where the physiotherapist spends 5-8mins on you. Instead here they spend entire session WITH AND FOR YOU!
The staff are ver friendly & have loads of patience
I would give them 100 Star rating
Sarah
8/09/2021
I've been treated by Chris for a back issue and Susan for pelvic floor physiotherapy and both are fantastic! The staff are all super friendly, professional and helpful with everything! I highly recommend them!
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Sarah
8/09/2021
I've been treated by Chris for a back issue and Susan for pelvic floor physiotherapy and both are fantastic! The staff are all super friendly, professional and helpful with everything! I highly recommend them!
Siva A.
4/18/2020
I like my physiotherapist and he has helped me to recover from tennis elbow.
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Siva A.
4/18/2020
I like my physiotherapist and he has helped me to recover from tennis elbow.