Growing up in a small town on the Kapiti Coast, Ryan moved down south to carry out his studies at Otago University, gaining a bachelor of physiotherapy.
Ryan appreciates the value of a close-knit community, and the importance of fostering good connections, listening to clients’ stories, and collaboration – properties that make him a great fit for Active Health Rangiora.
Ryan’s passion for physiotherapy was sparked through his involvement with multiple sports, with a special focus on rugby and volleyball. This gave Ryan an appreciation towards the biomechanics of body movement, rehabilitation, and the role of physiotherapy in helping clients achieve their goals.
Ryan has a keen interest in upper limb physiotherapy, with a particular emphasis on shoulder rehabilitation. His ability to work with people of all abilities and life stages allows him to tailor his approach to each individual's unique needs.
When he’s not immersed in physiotherapy, Ryan loves making the most of his free time -whether it’s spending time with family and friends, going to the gym, or relaxing at the beach. View details »
After spending two years up in Blenheim at Wairau Hospital and another two years over in the UK working in the NHS, Holly is excited to have moved back to her hometown of Rangiora to start working at Active Health.
She believes in promoting holistic healthcare, looking after all aspects of hauora (wellbeing), and is hoping to use her experience to give back to the community which she was raised in.
Holly has worked in the hospital system meaning she is able to support with respiratory complaints such as COPD and bronchiectasis, post orthopaedics surgeries such as knee and hip replacements, neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease or post stroke and falls prevention.
As a keen athlete herself, Holly is well experienced in supporting rehabilitation post sports injuries, in particular netball and rugby. She is also passionate about supporting weekend warriors to continue to get back into the things they love.
Holly loves to be active in her spare time, in particular playing sports, being at the gym or getting out into the great outdoors. View details »
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PLEASE DO NOT BOOK ONLINE FOR GENERAL NAIL / FOOTCARE. Please call us on 03 383 6290 if you require routine foot, skin, nailcare or diabetes services. Limited appointments are available for these services with Kirwan and are only available on specific days and times. Any online bookings for general care will be contacted and scheduled in line with the availability for these appointments.
Kirwan has over 15 years’ experience working with overuse and sporting injuries as well as post-operative management. With a passion for biomechanics and a depth of knowledge in footwear and orthoses prescription he can provide tailored advice, rehabilitation and diagnostic insight into the best management strategies for your concerns. This can be provided for all ages and stages of life. In his free time, Kirwan is often backcountry fly-fishing. When in Christchurch he spends his time out and about on adventures with his young family.
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