I've always been driven by a desire to make a difference. Whether through sport, healthcare or business, I've always enjoyed helping people overcome challenges, achieve their goals and become the very best version of themselves.

Growing up, sport was a huge part of my life. Whether it was hockey, football, cricket, rugby or just about anything involving a ball, I loved competing and pushing myself to improve. That passion eventually led me to discover physiotherapy, where I found the perfect combination of science, problem-solving and helping people get back to doing what they love.

From the very beginning of my career, I made a promise to myself that I would never stop learning. I wanted to become the very best clinician I could be, but I also wanted to build something much bigger than myself - a team and an organisation that could genuinely improve people's lives every single day.

Today, I am the Founder and Group Director of The Back & Body Clinic, an award-winning multidisciplinary healthcare group employing more than 75 people across Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. My role has evolved from treating patients every day to leading the strategic direction of the business, developing our people, driving innovation and ensuring every clinic delivers the exceptional care and experience our patients deserve.

Qualifications & Experience

After completing my BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science at Sheffield Hallam University, I went on to complete my first Master's Degree in Physiotherapy at the University of East Anglia before undertaking a second Master's Degree in Manual Therapy (MACP) at Coventry University, graduating with Distinction in both.

I am also an Independent Prescriber, Injection Therapist and a member of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) - a nationally recognised group of expert physiotherapists who have completed extensive postgraduate training.

Alongside my clinical qualifications, I am also a graduate of the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme, which has helped shape my leadership and strategic approach to growing healthcare organisations.

During my clinical career I completed more than 30,000 physiotherapy consultations and administered over 2,000 joint injections. Whilst I no longer practise clinically on a day-to-day basis, those years of hands-on experience continue to shape every strategic decision I make and underpin the clinical standards we strive for across the organisation.

Building Back & Body Clinic

Together with my business partner, Samantha Golden, I founded Back & Body Clinic with one clear ambition: to build an exceptional healthcare organisation where patients receive world-class care, talented clinicians thrive, and innovation continually drives better outcomes.

What began as a single clinic has grown into an award-winning multidisciplinary healthcare group, providing Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Sports Therapy, Podiatry, Women's Health, MRI, Injection Therapy, Strength & Conditioning and a range of specialist healthcare services across multiple locations.

Along the way we've been incredibly proud to receive both regional and national recognition, including National Employer of the Year and Midlands Service Provider of the Year. Those awards mean so much because they recognise not only the quality of care we provide our patients, but also the culture we've worked so hard to create for our team.

Today, my primary focus is leading the strategic growth of the organisation, supporting our senior leadership team, developing new services, managing transformational projects and ensuring we continue to innovate whilst never losing sight of the values that have made us successful.

What Drives Me

Helping people has always been at the heart of everything I do.

Whether that's helping a patient recover from injury, supporting one of our clinicians to develop their career, or leading the business through its next stage of growth, I genuinely enjoy seeing people fulfil their potential.

I'm passionate about building a workplace where talented people love coming to work, where innovation is encouraged, where collaboration is celebrated and where exceptional patient care is simply the standard we set for ourselves every single day.

The healthcare landscape is changing rapidly, and I firmly believe that organisations must continually evolve, embrace technology and invest in their people if they want to deliver truly outstanding patient care. That's what excites me most about leading Back & Body Clinic.

Life Outside Work

Outside work, life revolves around my three fantastic children, who are now 10, 12 and 14. Watching them grow into amazing young people is by far my greatest privilege, and much of my free time is spent supporting their sporting adventures. I also coach my youngest son's football team, which is hugely rewarding (and occasionally tests my patience!).

Sport continues to play a huge part in my own life too. Despite now qualifying for the Masters category, I'm incredibly proud to have represented England Over-40s Hockey, competing at both the Home Nations Championship and the 2026 Masters Hockey World Cup. Pulling on an England shirt has been one of the proudest moments of my sporting life.

When I'm not working, coaching or playing hockey, you'll usually find me spending time with my incredible partner, attempting to improve my golf, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying one of our legendary Back & Body team adventures.

Proudest Achievements

Without question, my greatest achievement is my three children.

Professionally, building Back & Body Clinic from a single clinic into the organisation it is today has been incredibly rewarding. Seeing the business grow into an award-winning healthcare group employing more than 75 people, watching our team flourish, and being recognised as National Employer of the Year are achievements that mean far more to me than any individual accolade.

Personally, representing England Masters Hockey at both the Home Nations Championship and the Masters World Cup is something I'll always be incredibly proud of. It's proof that with hard work, commitment and a love of what you do, you're never too old to keep chasing ambitious goals.

One Thing I Couldn't Live Without...

A ball.

Honestly... any ball!

Football, hockey, rugby, cricket, golf, tennis, squash... if there's something to throw, kick or hit, I'm happy.

Some people would choose a luxury villa on a desert island.

Just give me a ball and I'll be entertained for hours.

Looking Ahead

Although my role today is very different from when I first qualified as a physiotherapist over 20 years ago, my purpose remains exactly the same - helping people live healthier, happier and more active lives.

Today, that means leading an exceptional team, supporting the development of future healthcare professionals, embracing innovation, driving ambitious growth and ensuring every patient who walks through our doors receives the very highest standard of care.

I'm incredibly proud of what we've built so far, but I genuinely believe we're only just getting started. The future of Back & Body Clinic is incredibly exciting, and I feel privileged to lead such a talented team as we continue to raise the standard of healthcare for the communities we serve.

"Our ambition isn't simply to grow - it's to build one of the UK's most respected healthcare organisations, where exceptional people deliver exceptional care and every patient leaves feeling they couldn't have been looked after any better."

Rich Evans