Meet our team.
Our experienced team are here to help for all your Physiotherapy needs. A passion of the clinic is sports, especially running. Emma specialises in treating running injuries and doing biomechanical assessments. Amy specialises in netball and complex injuries. Hugh specialises in sporting injuries and Back and Neck injuries.
We pride ourselves on our clinical skills and the rehabilitation results we achieve. We look forward to getting getting you back on track for your sport, hobby or work.
Leeston Physiotherapy is an ACC Accredited Practice.
Owner & Senior Physiotherapist
BPhty(Credit) PGDipSEM(Dist) PGCertRehab MNZSP
Emma is the founder of Leeston Physiotherapy and has loved working in the district! She has done her post grad studies in Sport and Exercise medicine, vocational rehabilitation and has been trained in dry needling. She enjoys complex cases to diagnose and rehabilitate. In her spare time she is a mum to two girls but when she gets a chance she enjoys being out in the hills running or mountain biking.
Emma Wilson
Senior Physiotherapist
BHSc Physiotherapy MPNZ CMP
Hugh was born and raised on a farm in Southbridge, giving him a strong understanding of the physical demands of rural work. He has over 14 years of experience working as a physiotherapist in both New Zealand and the UK. Hugh enjoys treating a wide variety of sporting injuries and has a particular interest in back and neck conditions. As a certified Mulligan practitioner and PAANZ Dry Needling certified therapist, Hugh combines hands-on therapy with exercise-based rehabilitation to help his patients achieve lasting results. Sport has always been an important part of his life, and he is currently involved with New Zealand Rugby as the independent Head Injury Assessment (HIA) Physio for Farah Palmer Cup games in Canterbury. He also works closely with the Southbridge Division 1 Rugby team as their team physiotherapist. In addition to his sports physiotherapy work, Hugh delivers Falls Prevention services and supports Vocational Return-to-Work planning through his contract work with Habit Health.
Hugh Christey
Kristine Lilidamu
Physiotherapist
We are very privileged to have Kristine join our team. Kristine has eight years experience with the Fijian International Rugby Sevens and XV’s, being on tour with them and rehabbing them back to a very high level. Kristine has a wealth of specialist knowledge in rugby and high performance sport and has a passion for sport and exercise rehabilitation.
Outside of work Kristine is a busy Mum of 3 boys and is enjoying the kiwi lifestyle
Amy was the Physiotherapist for the Tactix for three seasons. Amy has a keen interest in biomechanics and netball. A big focus of her treatment is achieving competent movement to optimise performance. She has completed her postgraduate training in Western Acupuncture and dry needling and has done post graduate study in High Performance Sport. Outside of work she enjoys mountain biking, netball and anything outdoors.
Amy Falloon
Owner & Senior Physiotherapist BPhty, PG Cert HSc (Western Acupuncture) MNZSP
Sharyn Sheat
Receptionist
Sharyn is our amazing receptionist and will be there to greet you at the Reception desk usually in the afternoons. She is also the mother of three adult boys.
Jo Maddren
Receptionist
Jo is our wonderful receptionist and will be there to greet you at the Reception desk usually in the mornings. She is also the mother of two kids.
Nathan Cochrane
Physiotherapist
BPhty(Credit)
Nathan has recently graduated Physiotherapy from Otago University. Born and bred locally in Christchurch, he has been involved in Athletics and Cross Country running since the age of 5, later representing NZ for Cross Country. Given his passion for running, it was an easy decision to pursue a career as a physiotherapist - satisfying his interest in human biomechanics, and desire to help others achieve their personal goals to the best of their ability. His other interests include hiking, camping, and spending time with family and friends. Nathan is excited to start his working life with Leeston Physiotherapy.
