Dr Chris Thompson
Dr Chris Thompson
OSTEOPATH

Appointments can also be made by calling 9381 1991.

Dr. Christopher Thompson is an Osteopath practicing at Reclaim Health. Chris graduated from RMIT University in 2010 after completing a 3-year degree and 2 years Masters Research Project. Chris has a strong interest in sporting injuries, which has developed through actively following and participating in sports from a young age. Chris also trained in Taekwondo for 8 years, in which he achieved his first ‘Dan Black Belt’ and enjoys going to the gym regularly.

After completing his Master’s, Chris worked in sports medicine where he treated a range of the public, from athletes, children, and the elderly. To assist with his learning and passion in this area, Chris undertook an additional study in deep tissue massage and became a qualified sports trainer. He utilised the skills gained to assist some of the players of the Moomba Park netball team, the Whittlesea Pacers Basketball Club, and personal trainers across multiple gyms.

In addition to Chris’s Osteopathic work, he has also worked as a Senior Injury Management Advisor at Toyota assisting injured workers to return to work and later went on to provide coaching and recovery advice within the Life Insurance industry.

To complement his Osteopathic skills, Chris also completed a course in Dry Needling to assist with providing effective treatment options for patients suffering both acute and chronic pain.

+ AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Sporting injuries
  • Neck and back pain
  • Arthritis and joint pain
  • Scoliosis
  • Jaw pain
  • Postural problems
  • Tennis elbow
  • Hip, knee, and foot pain
  • Injuries from work or road accidents
  • Repetitive muscle strains
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Whiplash Injuries
  • Muscular pain
  • Sciatica
  • Tendonitis
  • Shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain