Marion graduated from the University of Otago and has a lifelong passion for sports and a strong commitment to helping athletes perform at their best.
She has a special interest in working with young athletes, particularly in strength & conditioning, return to sport rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance coaching. She is in the process of completing her Level 1 ASCA Strength and Conditioning course and works with gymnasts and dancers across ballet, jazz, and contemporary disciplines. Drawing from her experience as a former competitive Irish dancer, she understands the niche physical demands of performing arts and tailors’ rehabilitation to support both recovery and performance.
In addition to her clinical work, Marion is the Head Girls Rowing Coach at St. Andrew’s College. She also provides rugby medical support for Greymouth rugby league team, Girls High' 1st XV, and the Canterbury U18 Women's team. She is passionate about guiding athletes back to full function and optimizing their performance through individualized rehab programs, manual therapy, and education.
Outside the clinic, Marion enjoys outdoor adventures, gym and spending quality time with friends. View details »
Born and raised in Invercargill, Emma graduated from University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She is excited to join the team at Christchurch Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic and help the people of Canterbury get back to doing what they love.
Emma has knowledge and experience looking after a wide range of rugby teams – including 2nd XV, Colts, Div 1 and Div 2 teams both here in Christchurch and in the deep south. Emma’s other clinical interests include athletics, netball and snow sport related injuries, as well as clinical Pilates, injury prevention and return to sport rehabilitation.
When she is not in the clinic, Emma enjoys walking and running in the port hills, hiking, going to the gym, drinking coffee and skiing during the winter.
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Sherri Ball is a Senior Podiatrist with a strong background in pain and injury management. Graduating from Auckland University of Technology in 2014, she specializes in general podiatry, ingrown toenail surgery, and sports podiatry. With a foundation in physical education, including biomechanics and kinesiology, Sherri takes a holistic approach to lower limb pain and injury management. She emphasizes gait analysis, muscle testing, and functional movement correction to optimize recovery. Holding postgraduate training in musculoskeletal and pain management from Otago University, she aims to further her studies in youth pain experiences. An avid sports enthusiast, Sherri enjoys cricket, golf, weight training, and fencing. View details »