LEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST, DIRECTOR

Chris is our Lead Physiotherapist with a special interest in the rehabilitation of athletes. Chris prides himself on supporting local ventures and has been the Physiotherapist for Nelson College 1st XV rugby team for the last 4 years. Chris is the current Tasman Mako Head Physiotherapist and Crusaders Academy Physiotherapist.

Outside of work Chris is a keen mountain biker and runner. He enjoys exploring the region, a round of golf and loves a good joke of the day.

Professional Interests:

High Performance Sport Rehabilitation

Post-surgical Knee and Shoulder Rehabilitation

Sports Physiotherapy

Dry Needling

LEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST, DIRECTOR

Matt is one of our lead Physiotherapists with a background in high performance areas, having worked as the Assistant Wellington Lions Physiotherapist and Hurricanes Development Physiotherapist. Matt has a special interest in Sports Rehabilitation and enjoys pushing people to not only recover, but become a better athlete altogether.

Outside of work Matt enjoys hunting and diving in the summer months and hits the ski slopes as much as he can in winter.

Professional Interests:

Sport Specific Rehabilitation Programs

Sports Physiotherapy

Dry Needling

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Chris is one of our senior physiotherapists with five years experience working with rugby teams from club to representative levels. Chris has an interest in addressing the underlying cause of your injury to make you a more injury-resistant athlete after the rehabilitation process.

Outside of work Chris enjoys hitting the gym, running, the odd round of golf, and spending time with his family.

Professional interests:

Sports Specific Rehabilitation

Post-operative Rehabilitation

Sports Physiotherapy

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

A passionate, experienced physio specialising in myofascial release massage, acupuncture and dry needling, pilates, run analysis, and strength based rehabilitation programmes.

Suze's 17 years of physiotherapy experience started with 5 years in the National Health service in the UK, working in acute medical, respiratory, neurological, post-operative, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Since making NZ home in 2011, she's enjoyed working with top skiiers, mountain bikers, run and adventure race athletes in Wanaka, New Plymouth, Tauranga and Nelson.

Outside of work, Suze enjoys sailing and windsurfing, mountain biking, trail running, and adventure racing. She and her husband Tim have a four-year-old and one year old that keeps them very busy.

PRACTICE MANAGER

Melanie is the clinic’s Practice Manager and will be the first face you see while coming into the clinic.

Melanie brings her successful 15-year experience in processes and analytics in both France and New Zealand (for 8 years), she brings organisation and smiles to the practice.

Outside of work, she loves exploring the beauty of Nelson /Tasman region, spending time with her husband and daughter. After a day outdoors hiking or kitesurfing, she likes to catch up with friends around a delicious meal assorted with wine and pastries.