New Brighton Health Care
Active Health 22 Union St, New Brighton, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
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Miss Katie MacDonell
Physiotherapist
Katie graduated from the University of Otago in 2020 and has since completed her Certificate of Manual Therapy (COMT) through NZMMP. Having worked across Dunedin and Southland, she brings a broad range of experience treating musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative orthopaedics, and return-to-sport patients on the ICPMSK contract, with a particular interest in knee and lower limb conditions. Katie takes a balanced approach combining manual therapy, exercise-based rehabilitation, and patient education, and has been an active member of the Southland Branch of Physiotherapy New Zealand for four years. Outside of work, she enjoys netball, the gym, and getting outdoors. View details »
Miss Julia Oppert
Podiatrist
Juls is a podiatrist who qualified in 2017 and moved from the North Island to join Active Health. She specialises in ACC/overuse injuries, paediatrics, and general podiatric care, creating tailored treatment plans for all ages. With a competitive sports background representing Waikato in waterpolo and netball, Juls has strong insight into lower limb biomechanics and sports injuries. Based at both New Brighton and Manchester Street clinics, she enjoys running, Pilates, beach time, and discovering new cafés in her spare time. View details »
Miss Jessica Machado da Cruz