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 at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim and another two years working in the NHS in the UK, Holly is excited to be back in her hometown of Rangiora working at Active Health. She has developed specific expertise in concussion rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, and sports rehabilitation, alongside her hospital experience supporting respiratory complaints, post-orthopaedic surgeries, neurological conditions, and falls prevention.
Holly believes in promoting holistic healthcare and looking after all aspects of hauora (wellbeing). She's passionate about helping people get back to what they love doing, whether that's playing sports, gardening, or playing with grandchildren.
Her love for helping people stems from being a very active person herself and understanding how important it is to get back to being active. This personal connection drives her dedication to supporting everyone from elite athletes to weekend warriors in their recovery journeys.
Holly has worked as physiotherapist for Saracens Rugby and North Canterbury Senior Men's Rugby, bringing her sports rehabilitation expertise to high-level teams.
A true North Canterbury girl with mum's family born and raised in Rangiora and dad from Kaikoura, Holly returned home last year after her overseas experience. She loves staying active, hitting the gym 5-6 times per week and recently completed a Hyrox in Sydney with Greer (who also works at Active Health!). Holly loves cooking for friends and family, has travelled to over 20 countries, and if she were an animal, she'd be a kakapo because they're a bit random and interesting – just like her! View details »
Sophie graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (with Distinction), completing her final-year placements in Otautahi Christchurch. She has a strong interest in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, and enjoys helping people recover from injury, improve movement, and build strength.
Her approach combines manual therapy, tailored exercise prescription, and education to support long-term recovery and injury prevention. Sophie is passionate about helping people understand their bodies, feel confident throughout their rehabilitation journey and return to everyday activities without pain or limitation.
Sophie was inspired to pursue physiotherapy through her involvement in sport, especially gymnastics and rugby, as well as experiencing injuries herself. Seeing firsthand how injury and rehabilitation can affect both physical ability and confidence sparked her passion for helping others stay active and resilient.
Sophie has experience working with several rugby teams, including Glenmark-Cheviot Division 1, the North Canterbury development team, and the Canterbury U18 girls, as well as providing physiotherapy support at national tournaments for touch rugby, ultimate frisbee, and hockey.
Outside of work, Sophie enjoys staying active through rugby, gym training, and walks, as well as spending time outdoors - especially at the beach with friends. View details »