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Stop Managing Injuries. Start Building Unbreakable Teams.

For over 20 years, I’ve managed my own clinic as a Soft Tissue Specialist right here in Oxford. Every single week, I see the exact same thing: a massive, undeniable surge in people coming through my door suffering from severe back and shoulder pain caused by lifting incorrectly at work or sitting at a desk with poor posture for hours on end.

This is exactly why I launched my on-site Postural Performance Manual Handling Training service to help proactive employers support and educate their staff.

Meet Chris Chesterman:
Workplace Wellness Revolution-Maker

I am on a mission to completely redefine how we move at work. As a professional Soft Tissue Specialist and Qualified Manual Handling Trainer, I am the pioneer behind a revolutionary approach to occupational health—becoming the very first to bring bespoke high-energy, on-site movement training directly to the workplace floor. I don’t just teach safety; I aim to improve lives by directly addressing the physical strain, backaches, and chronic pain holding your team back.

With an expert command of human biomechanics and an unstoppable passion for wellness, I bridge the gap between elite athletic performance and daily workplace reality. My professional track record is unparalleled with over 20 years of clinical experience as a Soft Tissue Specialist, including 13 years as the first-team Soft Tissue Specialist for Oxford United FC and serving as an official medical team practitioner at the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games, I now bring that exact level of professional physical conditioning, injury prevention, and biomechanical management directly to everyday workforces.

Forget boring, tick-the-box training videos. I deliver my energy live and on-site, working personally and side-by-side with teams to fix movement patterns in real time. I firmly believe that your job should never dictate your physical decline.

Get ready to move better, feel unstoppable, and unlock a whole new level of high-performance energy!

How I Work: The On-Site Transformation

I do not deliver generic slide presentations or hand out boring pamphlets. I deliver high-energy, interactive movement and manual handling training on your active workspace floor. By correcting how your employees actually move, stand, and sit in real time, I address the root cause of chronic pain.

Here is exactly how I transform your workforce in three simple steps:


Before changing how your team moves, I need to see how they currently work. I conduct a thorough walkthrough of your facility or office floor to analyze the exact physical demands placed on your staff.

  • On-Site Observation: I watch your team in action—analyzing forklift operations, heavy lifting sequences, assembly lines, or office workstations.
  • Strain Identification: I spot the precise, repetitive movements and postural flaws that are silently causing micro-injuries and fatigue.
  • Custom Baseline: I map out the specific biomechanical risks unique to your physical workspace.

I bring my Olympic-level training expertise directly to your team where they work. There is no shutting down operations for hours; I integrate training into their active day.

  • Interactive Biomechanics: I break down human movement into simple, unforgettable habits, showing your team exactly how to protect their joints, neck, and lower back.
  • Live Adjustments: I physically correct posture and movement patterns on the spot, tailoring my advice to the specific machines, tools, or desks your team uses daily.
  • The Olympic Mindset: Using my high-energy, motivational style, I create instant buy-in, inspiring employees to take personal ownership of their health and physical performance.

Manual Handling training is only effective if it sticks. I ensure the new movement patterns become part of your company culture, providing measurable value to leadership.

  • The Movement Blueprint: Your team is left with practical, easy-to-remember postural triggers they can use every single day to stay pain-free.
  • Visual Prompts: I provide visual prompts if required, including desk cards and wristbands.
  • Long-Term Impact: By embedding these habits, I help your business unlock a permanent drop in sick leave and an immediate boost in daily output.
  • The Movement Blueprint: Your team is left with practical, easy-to-remember postural triggers they can use every single day to stay pain-free.
  • Visual prompts: I provide visual prompts if required, including desk cards and wristbands.
  • Long-Term Impact: By embedding these habits, I help your business unlock a permanent drop in sick leave and an immediate boost in daily output.

Why Businesses Partner With Chris

  • Elite Professional Sports Expertise: Give your team direct access to the exact injury-prevention strategies used by Olympic athletes and professional football players.
  • Slash Sick Leave: Address and reduce the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that trigger long-term absenteeism.
  • Enhanced Culture: Prove you value your staff by investing directly in their daily comfort.

Trusted By Industry Leaders

My specialised on-site service has already built an extensive track record, successfully optimising workforce physical health across major corporate, healthcare, academic, and cultural institutions. High-profile clients include:

Healthcare & Corporate: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Nestle Water Powow, PPC Worldwide.
Education & Innovation: Oxford Brookes University, The Numerical Algorithms Group Ltd, Vicon.
Arts & Entertainment: Oxford Playhouse, Oxford New Theatre, The Old Fire Station.
Professional Services & Non-Profit: Richardsons Chartered Accountants, Church Mission Society.

The "Industrial vs. Corporate Athlete" Reality Check

Managing my Oxford clinic for over 20 years has proven to me that incorrect lifting and poor sitting posture are the two biggest drivers of chronic physical decline in the modern workforce.

That is why my on-site training targets both:

Chris has done brilliant work in helping our cast and crew get through physically demanding productions for over 14 years now. His expertise has helped them to not only recover quickly from injuries, but he is also able to spot potential injuries and offer excellent advice on  how to prevent them.  As a result, our production staff have suffered many less strains and physical problems than may be expected on a show.Hannah Groombridge, Oxford Playhouse Producer
“Chris had an infectious enthusiasm for the subject, and doing it as a group activity was good for company bonding. I learnt some new language “Xyphoid” and increased my understanding of the importance being responsible for your own posture.”Oxford based Crisis Charity & Arts at the Old Fire Station
Chris provided 3 workshops to the team at our office. The workshops were interactive and fun and many team members have commented how useful and interesting the sessions were. We gained valuable guidance regarding the importance of good posture, especially when spending working days sat on a chair at a desk. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable and we’ve all come away from the workshops with some great tips and adaptations!
– Richardsons Chartered Accountants (Thame)
“I found it really interesting and useful. I didn’t know what to expect and maybe had in mind just another ‘workplace assessment’. But it was interesting to learn the science behind posture and Chris presented it in a really fun way in the short time head had to do so. I’d definitely recommend people to him if they needed help around injuries or muscular problems.”Oxford based Crisis Charity & Arts at the Old Fire Station
“I personally found it very helpful and interesting. I like his no nonsense and clear teaching methods. I came away feeling enthused and furthermore what I found, that the knowledge I acquired was really helpful for my road running as well as helpful instruction on sitting correctly.”
Oxford based Crisis Charity & Arts at the Old Fire Station
“I found it really useful, great to get an understanding of why the technique works and the simple things you can do to correct your posture.”Oxford based Crisis Charity & Arts at the Old Fire Station
“Very entertaining and authoritative. I really like the fact that having a good posture (and avoiding back and neck pain) is up to us. We just have to sit more sensibly.”Oxford based Crisis Charity & Arts at the Old Fire Station

Next Step

Don't wait for the next injury report or employee to phone in sick with a bad back to take action. Let's schedule a brief 15-minute introductory call or meeting to look at your current workplace setup and discuss how we can build a high-performance culture.

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