Dan began his working life at Everton Football Club before signing for Wigan. During his footballing years Dan spent a lot of time in the Physio room, due to broken leg and other injuries, he also spent time in rehab at Lilleshall, where he first became interested in physiotherapy.

He attended Salford University and qualified in 2007, through a scheme set up by the Professional Footballers Association (PFA).

He has worked for the Wirral PCT for 5 years gaining valuable musculoskeletal experience, also worked for Droylseden Football Club from 2008-2010 working with elite footballers.