Podiatry at Manchester Street
Active Health 545 Manchester Street, St Albans, Christchurch 8014
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Miss Julia Oppert
Podiatrist
Juls qualified as a podiatrist in 2017 and relocated from the North Island to Christchurch to join the Active Health team. Her clinical interests include ACC-related and overuse injuries, paediatrics, and general podiatric care. She enjoys the variety that podiatry offers and the opportunity to work with people of all ages, creating tailored treatment plans to suit each individual's needs and goals. With a background in competitive sport, having represented Waikato in both waterpolo and netball, Juls has developed a strong appreciation for the physical demands placed on the body and a particular interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation. This sporting background gives her keen insight into lower limb biomechanics and sports-related injuries. Juls chose a career in podiatry because she's passionate about helping people of all ages stay active, healthy, and pain-free. Being able to support someone's mobility and overall wellbeing is incredibly rewarding, and it's what she loves most about her work. Juls is based at Active Health's Eastern Hub in New Brighton as well as the main clinic on Manchester Street, bringing her enthusiasm and expertise to both locations. Outside the clinic, Juls keeps active through running and Pilates, and enjoys spending time at the beach, travelling, and discovering new cafés and restaurants. If she had to eat one meal for the rest of her life, it would hands down be sushi - fresh, delicious, and satisfying! View details »
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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