Podiatry

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.

Susie joined our Podiatry team after graduating from Auckland University of Technology in 2019 with a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry). Her interest in podiatry was sparked from her own history of injury – having suffered from ankle instability and sprains her whole life. While studying, Susie spent time working in the technical footwear industry which has evoked a particular interest in the treatment of running injuries. Susie strongly believes that the best approach in caring for a patient is to have a multi-disciplinary approach, which is one of the many reasons she loves working at Sports Clinic. Susie likes to work with anyone in need of help – young, old, athlete or weekend warrior – she’d love to see you and get you back to doing what you love.

Susie is originally from Auckland, but moved to the South Island after graduating, and has spent time living in Blenheim before coming to Christchurch. In her free time, Susie loves to hike and experience the untouched outdoors. As well as this, Susie enjoys watching rugby, attending a boxing gym and looking after her house plants.