Sports medicine

Originally from Christchurch, Jane spent a number of years working as a ski patroller in New
Zealand and overseas before studying Medicine at the University of Otago in Dunedin and then
returning to Christchurch to finish her studies. Since then, she has worked in various positions
at Christchurch hospital with a focus on Orthopaedics including Emergency Orthopaedic Acute
care.
Jane is passionate about helping people to live their best lives through a combination of
physical exercise and healthy lifestyle habits. She is focused on the importance of accurate
diagnosis to enable return to exercise after injury and in helping to maximise performance for
athletes of all abilities.
Jane has a background in many types of sport and activities from competitive swimming, trail
running and Ski Mountaineering including competing for New Zealand in various Ski
Mountaineering races overseas to participating socially in sports such as skiing, surfing,
basketball and water polo. These days Jane participates more commonly in various cycling
activities such as cyclocross or mountain biking.

Rachel is a Sports Medicine Registrar who recently relocated from Taranaki to join the Sports Clinic team. With a background in both physiotherapy and medicine, Rachel brings a unique blend of experience to her role. She initially trained as a physiotherapist and worked in sports for several years, before retraining as a doctor through the University of Auckland. Since graduating, Rachel has gained valuable experience in both Orthopaedics and Emergency Medicine in Taranaki.

As a physiotherapist, Rachel worked closely with the New Zealand Sailing Team, and as a doctor, she has provided medical support at major sporting events, including NPC and FPC Rugby games, adventure races, Breakers NBL Basketball games, and Rugby League matches.

An accomplished former competitive sailor, Rachel represented New Zealand at the highest level and has coached the NZ Youth and Women’s teams at World Cup events. In 2016, she coached the Cook Islands Sailing Team at the Rio Olympics.

Outside of work, Rachel is a passionate weekend warrior who enjoys wing foiling, running, cycling, adventure racing, orienteering, and chasing after her young daughter. She is dedicated to helping people stay active and return to the sports and activities they love. Rachel has a particular interest in supporting both high-performance athletes and recreational enthusiasts, with a special focus on female athlete health, exercise during pregnancy, and post-partum return-to-sport.

Rob has been a Sports Medicine doctor at the former SportsMed since 1989. He passed Specialist Sports Physician exams in 1994 and was the 1st in Canterbury to do so. SportsMed has been a training practice for over 20 years for Sports medicine registrars all of whom have passed. Dr. Campbell has been the training supervisor for the registrars for over 20 years and will continue to do so at Sports Clinic.

Rob worked as the Crusaders and Canterbury rugby doctor for 5 years from 1997, as NZ Cricket doctor for 10 years and Coast to Coast Medical Director for 30+ years.

Rob practices what he preaches – he was, NZ Hockey rep, Canterbury rep at school level in hockey, rugby, cricket and golf. Has run 2 marathons and still plays golf on a single-figure handicap.

Raised in Taranaki, John moved to Wellington at 18, where he pursued a degree in biomedical science and earned his PhD from the Mallaghan Institute of Medical Research. His career began with a unique stint in Japan as a science editor and medical writer, followed by a period in the Netherlands conducting medical research.

Upon returning to New Zealand, Dr. Gibbins relocated to Auckland to study medicine. John has a passion for working with everyday athletes and is interested in using his research background to advance our understanding and management of sports and exercise injuries.

His dedication is fueled by his own athletic background, having played floorball for New Zealand and rugby for Taranaki during high school. Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Gibbins maintains a keen interest in rugby, hockey, and cycling.

Originally from Dunedin, Brennan completed his medical studies at the University of Otago. He moved to Christchurch to finish the final half of his degree, thereafter, working at Christchurch Hospital for three years, gaining valuable experience in Emergency and Orthopaedic care.

In addition to his clinical work, Brennan has provided medical cover for several prominent events, including the Christchurch Marathon, Christchurch Sea2Sky Challenge, and the Christchurch Adventure Race. He is passionate about the importance of physical activity in maintaining both mental and physical health and is dedicated to helping patients return to the activities they love.

Dr. Carne has a background in football and cricket from his younger years, including competing in the Under-17 Northern Ireland Milk Cup football tournament. Today, he enjoys weight training at the gym, tramping, and playing social sports with friends.