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Podiatry at Manchester Street

Active Health 545 Manchester Street, St Albans, Christchurch 8014

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Mr Martin Faulkner

Mr Martin Faulkner

Podiatrist

Martin graduated from AUT University after completing his Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry). He transitioned into Podiatry following more than six years in the Health and Fitness industry as a fitness instructor. Martin returned to Christchurch after working in Auckland and the Hawke’s Bay. During his time in the North Island, his work in podiatric care included general skin and nail, diabetic foot, and biomechanical management including post-surgical and acute and chronic injuries. With his experience in exercise technique and conditioning, he brings a holistic approach to rehabilitation. For him, it’s important to form a partnership with clients to get them back moving and then making them more resilient to injury. Outside of work, he is always seeking to stay active – be it in the gym, surfing the waves or on the golf course. View details »

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Miss Jessica Machado da Cruz

Miss Jessica Machado da Cruz

Podiatrist

Jessica gained her Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry from the Auckland University of Technology. She moved to Christchurch to join the Active Health team and is passionate about helping people get back to doing what they love. Jessica thrives when helping people in all aspects of podiatry, including diabetes, paediatrics, general foot care, footwear advice and biomechanical injuries. She is based at the main clinic on Manchester street and is also located at the New Brighton clinic. Jessica has grown up all over the world, she has lived in Dubai, Qatar and Europe. In her free time she enjoys going for runs on the beach, mountain biking and baking for her family and friends. View details »

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Mr Vy Nguyen

Mr Vy Nguyen

Podiatrist

Vy has a background in General Medicine and completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) in New Zealand in 2022. His passion lies in improving foot health and helping individuals maintain their mobility and activity levels. He has participated in many multidisciplinary programs to provide a holistic approach to patients with sports injuries or chronic foot conditions, such as diabetes. He received a scholarship from Arthritis New Zealand to conduct and successfully publish his first research about provision of podiatry services to people living with arthritis in 2022. Outside of work, Vy is an adventurer who has achieved advanced scuba open water diving certification and can dive up to 40 meters deep in the ocean. He also conquered Everest Base Camp (5364m) in 2018. View details »

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