Emma graduated from Otago University in 1994 and has worked in New Zealand and America in a variety of musculoskeletal and rehabilitation settings. She is really excited to be back working in her hometown.
Emma relishes the challenge of helping address musculoskeletal issues through a variety of whole body assessment and treatment/rehabilitation techniques, including Cranio Sacral Therapy and Bowen Therapy.
She is able to treat a wide variety of conditions both acute and chronic, in particular low back/SI joint and lower limb injuries. She enjoys working with all athletes of all levels, and has a special interest in running and hockey.
Emma is also a ISBT Bowen Therapist, Health and Wellness Coach and has completed Upledger Cranio Sacral Therapy 1 and 2 courses. View details »
Having participated at a competitive level in multiple sports growing up, Luke has always been passionate about exercise, movement and health. To stay at a competitive level, he eventually sought advice and treatment from an Osteopath and discovered how effective Osteopathy could be.
Now, 8 years later - after completing a Master’s in Osteopathy - he has helped many patients recover from injury and prevent future injury, whilst also reducing pain, improving function and enhancing quality of life.
Luke is passionate about creating a unique management plan for each patient, considering physical factors, individual lifestyles, interests, beliefs, and general wellbeing. His patients’ unique plans generally incorporate a combination of hands-on osteopathic techniques, supervised and home-based exercises, goal setting and advice and education. Other factors such as such as sleep, stress, diet, exercise etc. are also considered.
Luke is a big believer that regular movement, sport and play are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle – so his plans often focus on improving quality, frequency and duration of daily movement without the hindrance of pain and injury.
Outside of practice, Luke is an avid trail runner and often completes ultra-distance runs. When he is not out running in the hills you can find him participating in a big variety of sports such as rock climbing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, snowboarding, weightlifting and mountain biking. 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 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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