BPhty (credit)
Bevan graduated from the University of Otago in 2006, receiving the Sheila Consuela MacDiarmid Scholarship. He is an experienced clinical physiotherapist in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy with a focus on exercise-based rehabilitation and injury prevention. Bevan enjoys working with all ages, from youth athletes to older adults, helping them rehabilitate from injuries and return to active lifestyles with improved biomechanical efficiency. Bevan has also developed an expertise in muscle balance assessment, occupational health, golf-specific physiotherapy and mental strategies to overcome injuries. Bevan competes to a high level in his own sporting endeavours and is the captain of the New Zealand Korfball team. Bevan has also been the physiotherapist to both the New Zealand and Australian Korfball teams. View details »
BHSc (Pod)
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 Sophie 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.
Sophie graduated from AUT in 2016 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry. Since then, she has gone on to work in aged care before moving back down to Christchurch to join the Active Health team in 2018 until 2022. Sophie then relocated to Wellington temporarily, where she worked as a sports and general podiatrist in Lower Hutt and the Kapiti Coast.
Now she has returned to her hometown of Rangiora and has rejoined us here at Active Health.
Sophie has completed a post graduate diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine through Otago University in 2022 and has side line experience as a sports medic. Her passion is helping people understand their bodies and return to their activities without pain. She works within all areas of podiatry from general and diabetic care to nail surgeries and sports injuries both ACC and Private.
When she not at work Sophie is often walking her dog Spud, at the gym or with her family and nieces and nephews
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Emma graduated from Otago University in 1994 and has worked in New Zealand and America across a variety of musculoskeletal and rehabilitation settings. She has developed expertise in whole body assessment and treatment techniques, including specialised training as an ISBT Bowen Therapist, Health and Wellness Coach, and completion of Upledger Cranio Sacral Therapy courses 1 and 2.
Emma is able to treat a wide variety of conditions both acute and chronic, with particular interest in low back/SI joint and lower limb/shoulder injuries. Her treatment approach incorporates a variety of both manual techniques (including Cranio Sacral Therapy and Bowen Therapy) and exercise prescription, allowing her to address musculoskeletal issues through comprehensive whole body assessment and treatment/rehabilation.
Emma relishes the challenge of helping clients overcome their musculoskeletal issues and enjoys working with athletes of all levels, with a special interest in running and hockey.
In her spare time, Emma loves running, playing hockey, walking her family dog, and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys baking – and admits to thoroughly enjoying eating what she's baked! View details »