BODYWALL - Key Persons
Chris had a successful career in the motor and oil industries before a yacht race turned his life around. Now at age 60 he's on a mission to get others fit and strong!
On a 40ft race yacht, mid ocean and mid winter during the '97' Trans Tasman race, the boat and crew were confronted by five days of severe storms. Chris was left literally "battered and bruised" and in need of some considerable damage repair. Deep tissue massage solved the problem, became an interest, and bodywork turned into his life's passion.
During study for his therapeutic massage qualifications Chris found he needed to spend considerable time addressing previously ignored early childhood traumas and recognised that a number of these injuries impacted his current social behaviours and his ability to sustain relationships. The path to resolving these issues led to many fascinating discoveries and the development of a unique range of treatment options for trauma and pain trapped in the body.
After graduating at Wellpark College of Natural therapies Chris accepted a tutoring position the following year before focusing on his own clinical work and the development of what he saw as more effective treatment modalities. Bodytool® and ScarsAway®, plus the patented Bodywall® rehab / high performance training system and the TBT© Tennis Ball Technique and Mustang Magnetic Massagers® for self care in the home, all came from this research.
Chris is also a feature writer with articles appearing in Fitness Life Magazine, Stuff Rugby, trade journals and Grownups New Zealand. Chris holds a number of directorships in companies in the health sector. He is currently:-