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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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 »
Growing up in Wellington, Scott moved down south to pursue a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago. Scott’s focus is to educate, rehabilitate and encourage a healthier and sustainable lifestyle. Scott has worked alongside various sports teams and individuals at community and representative levels. Currently, Scott is the physiotherapist for Ashley Rugby Football Club, North Canterbury Sports Academy and Assistant Physiotherapist at Crusaders Academy. Scott has also previously worked with North Canterbury Rugby. In doing so, Scott has established a passion for musculoskeletal rehabilitation, return to sport and working with people of all abilities to tackle life at their best. He also has a key interest in treating runners. Outside of physiotherapy, you might catch him running his way around Canterbury’s tracks or taking any opportunity to watch sport. View details »