John qualified as a chiropractor from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2005. He started working in a clinic in Newport and Cwmbran before relocating to live in Bicester in 2007. He developed a large and successful practice in an established clinic in Leighton Buzzard, increasing his involvement in Bicester to full-time in 2021.
John has continued to develop his special interests in treating soft tissue and sports injuries through postgraduate study Including: electrotherapy, dry needling (medical acupuncture), myofascial cupping, Graston Technique (a specialised soft tissue technique using shaped metal instruments), laser therapy, shock wave therapy, and taping techniques such as Kinesio and Dynamic taping.
Included in his many postgraduate qualifications is the ICSC (International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic), which enables John as a sports chiropractor to attend the International Federation Games. This has enabled John to treat nationally and internationally as part of the British Masters Medical Team in France, Italy, Finland, Hungary, Birmingham, Cardiff, and London.
John has extensive experience working with power-based athletes, which led him to work at Britain’s and Europe’s Strongest Man in 2019. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports faculty. John is a current elected Board Member of the British Chiropractic Association, whilst still continuing his work on the Professional Standards Committee for the same association. He lectures nationally for the Royal College of Chiropractors for the International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic program.
Professional Achievements Summary
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Competed internationally as an elite athlete in two different sports, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to high-performance sport.
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Over 20 years of experience working in elite sport as a Sports Chiropractor across four disciplines: Track & Field Athletics, Rugby, Strongman, and Powerlifting.
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Trusted by and worked directly with some of the world’s strongest men and women, contributing to their performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
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Successfully rehabilitated from five major orthopaedic musculoskeletal surgeries, bringing a unique personal understanding to patient care and recovery.
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Clinic Director of a multidisciplinary sports injuries clinic for the past 15 years, overseeing integrated care for athletes and active individuals.
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Qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, blending clinical expertise with performance-based training strategies.
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Instructor and lecturer for the Graston Technique, educating healthcare professionals in evidence-based soft tissue therapy.
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Utilises advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies to deliver cutting-edge care tailored to individual patient needs.
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Holds the RFU Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) qualification for over a decade, ensuring safety and emergency preparedness at the highest levels of sport.