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Physiotherapy at Manchester Street

Active Health 545 Manchester Street, St Albans, Christchurch 8014

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Mr Ben Timmings

Physiotherapist

Ben graduated from Otago University with a Bachelors of Science majoring in Sport and Exercise science and went on to complete his Bachelors of Physiotherapy with his final year here in Otautahi Christchurch as he moved away from his hometown. Born and raised in Dunedin, Ben in typical Kiwi fashion is an avid sports player and keeps active outdoors on hikes, getting out in the sun whenever possible and getting stuck into the gym. More recently, Ben picked up a love for Olympic Weightlifting and honed his training skills during his Bachelor of Science where he worked alongside National athletes while also teaching newer lifters at his local weightlifting gym. Over the course of his two degrees, Ben worked alongside various people from elite athletes undertaking sport testing, those recovering from injuries, to some aiming to maintain strength and independence into later life. This experience along with being active himself allows him to better understand both the physical and mental demands of an active lifestyle and how much this can differ from person to person. He appreciates how important it is that exercise and rehabilitation is catered to the person and strives to give tailored, personalised care. View details »

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Miss Sofia Scharunovych

Physiotherapist

Sofia graduated from Texas Woman’s University (United States) with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She went on to complete a Sports Residency at Texas Children’s Hospital to become specialized in assessing and treating sport-related injuries in the adolescent population. She worked with numerous adolescent athletes and was highly involved with returning them to their sport, along with performing venue and training room coverage for athletic events. She also has experience working with a broad range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions across all age ranges. Her treatment approach focuses on an individualized plan utilizing specific exercise selection, manual therapy, and incorporating her patient’s goals into their rehabilitation. Sofia is a former competitive gymnast and has conducted research surrounding injury prevention in this athletic population. Outside of work Sofia enjoys running, hiking, and rock climbing. View details »

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Ms Angela Mackie

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BPhty PGDip SportsMed (credit), PGCertAcu (NZ) Angela graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1996 + has since gone on to complete post graduate qualifications in both Sports Medicine and Acupuncture. She has over 15 years’ experience in private practice, with a further six years in a variety of orthopaedic roles while living in the UK. Angela enjoys the challenge of managing all musculoskeletal injuries. She has a keen interest in lower limb biomechanics + pelvic stability, and uses a combination of manual therapy and movement and muscle balance assessment tools, to aid recovery and improve performance. She frequently attends seminars + conferences to enhance her knowledge and skills. She has worked with many sports in a range of environments, including the South African netball team, a world masters hockey tournament, and speed skating world cup events in Italy + Russia. But by far the sport she’s spent the greatest time on the side-line is rugby, working with both men’s and women’s, from weekend warriors to rep teams, including seven seasons the with Canterbury Women’s 15s and 7s teams View details »

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