Dan from DP Health and Fitness established himself and the sports injury clinic in July 2008 when he qualified as a Sports Massage Therapist and Bodymaster Method Practitioner.
Dan has drive and passion for the job and is highly experienced offering his clients with a range of basic remedial , maintenance treatments to prevent aches and pains becoming a chronic problem or injury. Dan applies more advanced and extensive assessment and soft tissue skills for more complex problems such as malalignment issues , that can originate from the pelvis region , causing symptoms elsewhere. Dan truly believes that treatment for a particular issue , should be treated more globally , instead of just treating where the pain and symptoms are. This can have a much more powerful and successful treatment outcome , in order to restore balance in the central nervous system , which intertwines with the musculoskeletal system. The philosophy is that the site of pain isn't the source of the problem most of the time , so don't invest your hard earned money paying someone to just treat where the pain is.
Dan individually tailors his treatments for his clients specific goals and needs , using preventative and advanced techniques to treat a wide range of patients with sports injuries at a professional level to every day to day occupational dysfunctions and issues.
Dan used to be a keen football player from a young age playing for AFC Bournemouth centre of excellence until injury prevented him from going further in football which then lead him into the sports injury industry. Dan is an avid runner and health advocate for overall mental and physical wellbeing. Dan is also an open cold water swimmer who truly believes in the health benefits that open water swimming has on the human body for overall health and wellness and the mind.
Qualifications and Skillset:
VTCT LEVEL 3 Sports Massage Therapy Diploma
VTCT LEVEL 3 Anatomy and Physiology Diploma
Body Master Method Practitioner Diploma with the following expertise:
John Gibbons Body master method (Knee Joint masterclass)
John Gibbons Body master method (hip and groin masterclass)
John Gibbons Body master method (Cervical Spine masterclass)
John Gibbons Body master method (Shoulder joint masterclass)
John Gibbons Body master method (Spinal Manipulation and Mobilization)
John Gibbons Body Master method (Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques)
John Gibbons Body Master Method (Neurological Testing)
John Gibbons Body Master Method (The Vital Glutes and Psoas Masterclass)
John Gibbons Body Master Method (Pelvis , Sacroiliac Joint and Lumbar Spine)
Athletic and Kinesiology Taping
First Aid Trained
Nutrition and Weight Management Adviser
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Nutrition in Sports and Exercise
Neck Pain 
Shoulder Pain
Elbow and Wrist Pain
Upper and Lower Back Pain
Hip Pain
Knee Pain
