In 2006, on the island of Maui, Hawaii, Chris graduated from Maui School of Therapeutic Massage.  Moving from the Washington DC area to Hawaii provided great growth opportunities and life experience beyond the massage school curriculum.  Shortly after massage school, with an interest in sports and biomechanics, Chris certified in Active Release Technique (ART). 

Chris practiced sports oriented deep tissue massage therapy combined with Active Release Technique (ART) for over 10 years. He is also a graduate of University of Western States with a Doctorate in Chiropractic and Masters in Sports Medicine.  This diverse background has strengthened his skills in anatomy, assessment, diagnosis, and ability to get to the root of more complex musculoskeletal issues.

An active lifestyle, including training for marathons, yoga, surfing, snowboarding, and functional weight training has enhanced his knowledge of injuries, healing, & recovery through firsthand experience, which has proven to be a valuable asset in helping others recover from pain and injury. 

Chris has worked at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon and has provided care on-site at events with Nike Track and Field at national championship and world championship events.  He has also been a part of the medical team in various World Surf League Pro events.  Collaborating with an integrative treatment team and learning from other doctors and therapists of multiple disciplines has been an inspiring way to keep learning new skills.  

Jordan Hasay:  

Elite Distance Runner

"I've had the honor of working with Chris for the past several months. Chris is extremely intuitive and I never have to cue him on pressure or tight spots, he knows the body so well! The work I've received from him has helped my legs to recover from many miles of hard training while prepping for the Chicago marathon in October 2018. During this time I've been recovering from a stress fracture in my left foot. Chris has been integral in getting me back to training and helping the muscles and tissues around the injury recover. He also showed me some foot and hip exercises and how to tape my arch. I highly recommend Chris to anyone, whether a serious athlete or a person looking for general bodywork or pain management. Chris has been pleasant, easy to work with, and flexible with scheduling."

Michael Dunphy:

Pro Surfer

“Chris is the man! I first had the honor to work with him at the US Open of Surfing, and his knowledge of the body was apparent right away. His ability to work with and around all the tight spots through my hamstrings, quads, and hips made a world of difference and was able to get me up to speed and competing better with just a few visits. Anytime we are in the same area, I always make time to work with Chris. Not only a very effective worker, but a humble, awesome guy to be around!”