Business Manager, Physiotherapist
Craig graduated from the University of Otago in 2001. Prior to joining the team at SportsMed and Motus Health Craig traveled extensively working in England, Sweden and British Columbia Canada. Craig has interests include sports injuries, pre and post-surgical management, spinal injuries, sports taping, acupuncture, exercise prescription and muscle balance assessments/bio mechanics with particular interest ion Lower Limb biomechanics.
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist
Alison graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2017 with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physio). She enjoys using manual therapy in conjunction with exercised based therapy to assist recovery and prevent of future injuries. This can include Pilates in which Alison is qualified in APPI matwork. Alison has recently moved to North Canterbury and is enjoying exploring region. Alison’s hobbies include skiing, gardening, windsurfing, pottery and cooking.
Physiotherapist
Ashton graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Science in 2017.
Ashton has a keen interest in exercise-based rehabilitation, sports rehabilitation and dry needling. He works with Saturday sports teams including football and rugby and works at St Georges hospital in the weekends.
Ashton’s hobbies include snowboarding, water-skiing, surfing, tramping and he is involved in volunteer surf lifesaving.
Physiotherapist
Ellen graduated with a Bachelor of physiotherapy at Otago University.
She is an ex-student of Burnside High School, and enjoys seeing current Burnside students coming through the clinic doors. Ellen has a particular interest in knees and ankles, and loves working with ACL injuries. Having worked at St Georges, Ellen also has experience in knee and hip replacements and other post-operative rehabilitation.
Outside of work, Ellen enjoys time with friends and family and enjoys singing off key.
Physiotherapist
Katherine is a recent graduate of Otago University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She grew up predominantly in the lower North Island and after completing study in Dunedin and Wellington has chosen to move South to Christchurch and is keen to explore what Canterbury has to offer. Katherine has an interest in sports injuries, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and helping others live an active life. In her spare time Katherine enjoys weightlifting, tramping and photography.
Clinic Administrator
Business Manager / Physiotherapist
Mary has interest in clinical management of complex injuries and recurring injuries. She manages post-surgical rehabilitation along with gym programmes to achieve return to work. Her special interests also include shoulder rehabilitation and cervicogenic headaches.
Clinic Administrator
My role with Motus started in Amberley in August 2016.
I am enjoying the change of direction from working in Christchurch and especially enjoy working as part of a team in a rural community.
In my spare time I hobby farm, play tennis, netball and enjoy walking.
Physiotherapist
Tamiho graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy 2017. She completed a physiotherapy course in Japan 2004 and she has been working for 12 years. She received a license of Bobath therapist in 2006 and her specialty is in neurological physiotherapy, in particular stroke, cerebral palsy and spinal cord injury for adults and children. In 2012 She was awarded a scholarship that saw her travel to Denmark, Sweden, England and Australia in 2013 to learn about physiotherapy for spinal cord injury. This experience has influenced her to become a physiotherapist overseas to develop her career and foster a strong passion to contribute to society abroad. Outside of work, she has been involved with wheelchair basketball as a classifier and Chair Ski as a staff member. She has an interest to teach softball and enjoys going skiing and mountain biking.
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