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Physiosouth Colombo

167 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023

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Mr Stuart Knappstein

Mr Stuart Knappstein

Physiotherapist

Stuart trained at Otago University graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a post graduate certificate in Physiotherapy endorsed in Occupational Health Physiotherapy. He has a strong interest in vocational rehabilitation, concussion rehabilitation, exercise prescription and sports rehabilitation. Stuart is currently the Physiotherapist with the Canterbury Rams and has previously provided physiotherapy for Canterbury Rugby and Canterbury Cricket . Outside of work Stuart enjoys playing Tennis and Mountain biking. View details »

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Miss Leah Friend

Miss Leah Friend

Physiotherapist

Originally from sunny Nelson, Leah combines her love for sport and the outdoors with a practical, patient-first approach to physiotherapy. With a national-level background in swimming and regional rugby experience, she understands the demands of sport and the frustration of injury firsthand. Leah has a special interest in treating sporting injuries (especially swimming, rugby, and endurance sports) alongside work related injuries. She takes a holistic approach, working with patients to understand their goals and create personalised rehab plans that fit into real life. View details »

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Miss Victoria Coates

Miss Victoria Coates

Physiotherapist

Victoria is a physiotherapist who helps people recover from injury, reduce pain, and get back to the activities they enjoy most. She has experience across hospital and musculoskeletal settings, including A&E, general medicine, orthopaedics, and respiratory care. Now specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, she supports clients with sports injuries, ACL prevention and rehab, and post-operative recovery. Her approach is practical and supportive, combining hands-on treatment with tailored exercise programmes to restore movement, build strength, and give people confidence in their bodies. Victoria is passionate about helping clients return to the sports, work, and everyday activities that matter to them. Outside the clinic, she makes the most of New Zealand’s outdoors, with interests in mountain biking, cycling, trail running, climbing, open-water swimming, tramping, skiing, and the occasional game of tennis. Qualifications: Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) MSc (PGDip), University of Brighton, Sport and Exercise with Nutrition BSc(Hons) University of Abertay. Areas of Interest: ACL prevention and rehabilitation, Post operative rehabilitation, Sports injuries. View details »

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