About Tandem Physio
Chris Burgess, Principal Physiotherapist
Community neurological and complex disability physiotherapy, with a focus on functional change and higher support needs.
About Chris Burgess
Chris has worked in community neurological and complex disability physiotherapy since 2022, assessing function in home, supported accommodation and community settings.
Qualifications and professional development
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), University of Sydney.
- Neurological Physiotherapy Level 1 — Australian Physiotherapy Association, completed 2025 (Parts A, B and C).
- Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS) — Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, completed 2022.
- SIRA-approved treating physiotherapist — approval no. 20949.
- Ahpra-registered physiotherapist.
Clinical focus
Clinical background
Chris’s work includes neurological disability, progressive conditions, complex rehabilitation, mobility change and higher support needs.
Read about the clinical focus areas and mobile physiotherapy approach for assessment, therapy and care-team support.
How Tandem Physio works
Recommendations consider function, risk, goals and available support, with respect for dignity, autonomy, privacy and personal preferences. Relevant updates are shared with families and care teams where clinically appropriate and consent is in place.
Discuss a referral
Unsure about service fit? Ask Chris. Consent, funding, risks and availability are confirmed before care begins.