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 »
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 »