STAFF
STAFF
OUR STAFF
Meet the Team.
Andrew Larkin
Director / Physiotherapist
Background
Andrew was a competitive road & track cyclist to an international level until an injury limited his cycling.
After a 4 year OE in the UK, Andrew returned to NZ in 1995 to start his university study
Qualifications
Bachelor in Health Science, (Physiotherapy), 2000,
Masters in Health Practice, (MSK Physiotherapy), Hons, 2007
Work Experience
After graduating from AUT Andrew took up a rotation Physiotherapist role at Taranaki Base Hospital from 2001-2002.
From 2002 to 2005 Andrew worked in London primarily in private hospitals.
His sports Physiotherapy background is varied with experience with the Taranaki Stormers Basketball team from 2001-2002, Middlesex Cricket Club and MCC 2003-2005. TRFU Academy, TRFU 7’s, TRFU Development and TRFU ITM/Mitre10 Cup Physiotherapist 2006-2020.
He currently owns [email protected] where he treats a variety of acute musculoskeletal and sports injuries, along with some complex chronic pain conditions. Andrew trained in acupuncture in the UK and in New Zealand.
Director and Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.
Interests
Mt Biking, Gym, Spending time with his family
Emma Bridgehouse
Physiotherapist
Background
Emma grew up in Manchester where she met her husband and in 2006 they immigrated to New Zealand.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Physiology
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
Work Experience
Oldham Hospital in UK from 2004-2006 as a rotational Physiotherapist.
Emma worked at Taranaki Base Hospital initially as a rotational Physiotherapist for the first year, then was based in the outpatients department between Hawera and Taranaki Base Hospitals.
Emma has worked at [email protected] since 2009.
Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.
Interests
Spending time with her family, camping and being in the outdoors
Nick Arnold
Physiotherapist
Background
Raised in New Plymouth, Nick is a former Francis Douglas Memorial College student who has a keen interest in sport and health.
After leaving school Nick studied Physiotherapy at Auckland University of Technology, graduating in 2015.
Nick went straight into working in private practice following university, and has just returned to New Plymouth after two and a half years working in the UK and Hawkes Bay.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy), 2015
Nick has undertaken further training in Dry Needling
Work Experience
4 years working in private practice and sports physiotherapy
Senior Squad/Academy Physiotherapist Northamptonshire County Cricket Club
Physiotherapist Central District Stags Cricket 2019-2020
Travelling Physiotherapist for Denstone College (UK) 1st XV on tour to Hong Kong and Japan
Interests
Rugby, cricket, surf life saving, running, golf and travelling
Kelsey Husband
Physiotherapist
Background
Kelsey grew up in Taranaki and was a student at New Plymouth Girls High School. After studying and graduating from Auckland University of Technology, she has recently returned back to New Plymouth.
Kelsey’s interest in sport and especially her involvement in cricket influenced her interest in physiotherapy and she still plays cricket at a representative level.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy), 2020
Interests
Cricket, netball, travelling and spending time at the beach
Ashleigh Day
Physiotherapist
Background
Ash grew up in Timaru and was always keen on sports competing in soccer, rowing, cycling and mountain biking throughout high school. Her passion for sport led her to Dunedin where she started her physiotherapy career.
Ash has spent the last few years overseas and is excited to be back in New Zealand close to family and back to the great outdoors.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, 2015.
Work Experience
After graduating, Ash worked in Timaru, in private practice, residential care, rural and private hospital care.
Ash then spent 2 years as a locum in the UK in a range of hospitals and outpatient clinics.
She’s spent the last year working in private practice and sports physiotherapy in Melbourne.
Interests
Running and mountain biking, playing with my puppy, Travelling and photography
Leah Barnfield
Physiotherapist
Background
Leah is a proud South Islander, being born and raised in the deep South. As a keen sportswoman, she has competed and played a variety sports up to representative level.
More recently she has taken up adventure racing, teaming up with Team MACPAC to compete at Godzone – a multiday adventure race based in NZ. Her passion for sport and health lead her to pursue a career in physiotherapy.
Qualifications
B PHTY (2007)
Work Experience
After graduating from Otago University, Leah moved to Taranaki to work initially as a rotational physiotherapist at Taranaki Base Hospital before moving into the outpatient department.
She has worked in private practice and been involved in side-line team management for the past five years.
Interests
Adventure, the outdoors, water sports, biking, running and rugby.
Marian Smith
Receptionist
Background
Marion commenced work at [email protected] in 2010 as a part time receptionist and has continued in this role.
She previously participated in a range of sports, and is now interested in almost all sports and closely follows her four adult children (and now grandchildren) in their chosen fields.
Marion enjoys meeting and assisting patients.
Sarah Birchler
Receptionist
Sarah joined [email protected] at the start of 2020 in a part-time capacity after working in a variety of administration and support roles in other New Plymouth organisations.
Sarah loves the opportunity she has to meet patients and support the Physiotherapy team.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends, baking, collecting old books, reading and knitting animal soft toys.
Toni Ramage
Practice Manager
Toni joined [email protected] in the middle of 2019, after moving away from Administration in a business owned with her husband.
Toni has worked as a Practice Manager prior to having her two children.
Interests
Biking, swimming, spending time with family, movies and travelling
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