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Parakiore Recreation Centre

Level 1 Parakiore Recreation Centre, 50 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Mr Ben Timmings

Mr Ben Timmings

Physiotherapist

Ben is a physiotherapist from Otago University with degrees in Sport and Exercise Science and Physiotherapy. Born in Dunedin, he's passionate about Olympic weightlifting, hiking, and outdoor activities. Ben has worked with elite athletes, injury recovery clients, and older adults maintaining independence. His active lifestyle and experience with diverse populations allows him to understand physical and mental demands of activity. Ben is committed to providing tailored, personalised care that meets each person's unique needs. View details »

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Mr Luke Reumers

Mr Luke Reumers

Osteopath

Luke is an Osteopath with over 5 years' experience who discovered the profession's effectiveness during his competitive sporting career and completed his Master's in Osteopathy. He works with patients of all ages (5 years and older) using comprehensive techniques including joint mobilisation/manipulation, soft tissue release, fascial release, and craniosacial therapy, while prescribing exercises alongside nutrition, sleep, and stress management advice as part of osteopathy's whole-body approach. Luke is passionate about finding the root cause of pain and creating unique management strategies that consider each patient's physical factors, lifestyle, interests, and general wellbeing to get them back to pain-free living quickly. Originally from New Plymouth, Luke is an avid trail runner currently training for a 100km ultra, and enjoys hiking, gym work, bouldering, chess, and reading - his diverse sporting background giving him unique insight into the physical demands his patients face. View details »

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Miss Katie MacDonell

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 »

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