Podiatry Christchurch

Greg has always had an interest in sports. He has played senior rugby for 10 years and more recently has been involved in competitive tennis. After gaining his podiatry qualification he went on to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine, then completed a Masters degree through Otago University – being one of only a few New Zealand podiatrists with these qualifications. He has previously taught sports podiatry at the Auckland University of Technology.

Research has also been an interest for Greg particularly in the field of biomechanics and human movement. He has performed many original studies and has presented these internationally in several different countries. He recently wrote a chapter for the prestigious biomechanical text “Biomechanics and Human Movement Science”.

Greg’s experience has seen him involved in collaborative research with several major athletic footwear companies including Asics, Nike, Salomon, and Sole Technology. Greg has always been involved with many elite athletes, sports teams and organizations. He is currently the podiatrist for New Zealand Cricket, podiatrist for the Canterbury NPC and Super 15 teams as well as a podiatrist for the Winter Olympic athletes.

Adele completed her Diploma in Podiatry in 1993 and her Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) in 1995.
Adele is a skilled podiatrist with significant experience which she has gained working closely with many of Christchurch’s leading sports physicians and physiotherapists. She has a wide base of knowledge of various foot and lower limb injuries, and of orthotic and footwear prescription.

Previously a national representative in skiing, Adele has experience as an athlete and understands the importance of maintaining strong and healthy feet to reduce injury risk and achieve optimum performance. As a mother, Adele has first-hand experience of growing feet and a special interest in treating children. In her spare time, Adele enjoys skiing, yoga, mountain biking, running, music and spending time with family and friends.

We’re excited to welcome Smit Shah to our podiatry team at The Sports Clinic! Originally from Auckland, Smit joined us in January 2025 and brings with him a fresh and energetic approach to foot and lower limb care.

With a strong background in sports—particularly football and cricket—Smit has a special interest in treating lower limb injuries related to these disciplines. He’s completed postgraduate training in dry needling and is proud to be an elected ambassador for the profession through Podiatry NZ. Looking ahead, Smit plans to further his skills with a Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine in 2026.

Smit’s experience spans clinical training through AUT as well as hands-on work in retail sports footwear, giving him a well-rounded understanding of both injury management and prevention. He’s passionate about helping people stay active and pain-free, and is committed to creating treatment plans that are effective, personalised, and backed by the latest evidence.

Working within a multidisciplinary team is something Smit values highly, and he believes collaboration is key to getting the best results for his patients.

When he’s not in the clinic, Smit is keen to explore the beautiful South Island, so don’t be surprised if you bump into him on a hiking trail or at a local sports field!

Loren has always worked in sports podiatry and recently returned to New Zealand after spending time working in the United Kingdom. She is passionate about helping people stay active and supporting them through every stage of their recovery and performance journey, from injury prevention through to returning confidently to the activities they love.

Loren enjoys working with a wide range of individuals, from recreationally active people to competitive athletes, with particular interests in treating runners and dancers, supported by her own background in classical ballet. She also has a strong interest in running footwear and the role it plays in enhancing comfort, supporting rehabilitation and optimising performance, and has previously contributed clinical footwear reviews for ASICS.

Having completed her training through Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Loren combines evidence-based care with a personalised approach to treatment. Her experience in sports podiatry has provided her with a strong understanding of lower limb biomechanics, rehabilitation and injury prevention.

Loren believes the best outcomes are achieved through collaboration and enjoys working closely with patients to develop realistic treatment plans that align with their individual goals, whether that means returning to sport, preparing for an event or simply remaining active and pain-free in everyday life.

Outside the clinic, Loren enjoys hiking, ballet, running, travelling and exploring New Zealand’s outdoors.