Richard was born in Crouch End, North London and educated at Durham University and the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, obtaining a Masters in Osteopathy.

Richard has a strong sporting background having represented England Under-18’s, Saracens U21’s and Richmond 1st XV in Rugby Union and was also a member of Durham University’s title-winning Rugby 1st XV in 2003.

That experience, combined with his understanding of the body gives Richard an excellent insight into the recovery and rehabilitation from musculoskeletal injury.