Qualified at the University of Westminster in 1994 with a 2.1 Bachelor of science in Podiatric Medicine.

On leaving University Philip worked as a locum covering clinics all over London before securing a position based at Willesden Community Hospital. Although hospital based the position involved working in various community clinics over Northwest London and being part of the Diabetic team based at Central Middlesex Hospital doing diabetic assessment and wound care.

In 1999 Philip became biomechanics and team lead for the Willesden area.

In 2001 Philip took a position in a private practice in Bermuda in charge of biomechanics and sports injuries although still practicing all areas of Podiatry.

Moved to Spain in 2007, registered Spanish podiatrist Colegio No 2524, Philip now works in five clinics around the Costa Blanca area.