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 further developed his skillset in 2020 when he achieved the Bodymaster Method Practitioner diploma.
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:
- Level 4 Sports And Remedial Massage Diploma
- VTCT Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology Diploma
- Level 3 Award In Education and Training
Body Master Method Practitioner Diploma
(Extensive assessment, treatment modalities and skills in the following areas)
Knee Joint masterclass
Hip and Groin masterclass
Cervical Spine masterclass
Shoulder joint masterclass
Spinal Manipulation and Mobilization
Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques
Neurological Testing
The Vital Glutes and Psoas Masterclass
Pelvis , Sacroiliac Joint and Lumbar Spine
Athletic and Kinesiology Taping
Additional Qualifications
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
