Active Health Podiatry
Christchurch
“At Active Health, our Podiatrist’s primary goal is to resolve your issues whilst providing the highest quality care, ensuring you return to a happy, healthy and Active life.”
Are you experiencing problems with your legs, ankles or feet?
Podiatrists are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team at Active Health. Our clients come to us with a wide range of concerns, including pain from injuries, general discomfort, footwear guidance, running advice, occupational issues, and problems related to skin and/or toenails.
Rest assured, you’ll be seen by a highly experienced Podiatrist who specialises in diagnosing and treating foot, ankle, and lower limb conditions.
Our Podiatrists are all ACC registered therefore, if you if have sustained an injury, we offer subsidised appointments so you can access the care you need. Our Podiatrists can initiate new claims as well as see active claims.
During your visit, you can expect a comprehensive examination and a detailed assessment of your issue’s history. We’ll provide a clear explanation of your diagnosis and present a variety of treatment options to get you back to what you enjoy.
To book an appointment with a Christchurch Podiatrist at Active Health you can use our online booking platform OR phone: 03 3836290.
Do I need a referral?
You do not need a referral to see one of our Podiatrists and we can generate ACC claims if applicable. We work collaboratively with all health professionals but do have a range of in-house services and practitioners we work closely with. This allows us to get you your desired outcome faster and more conveniently by providing back-to-back and joint consultations if and when required.
We can offer you ACC appointments and subsidised orthotics via ACC if your injuries meet the criteria outlined by ACC. We regularly see a wide range of lower limb injuries at various ages and stages of life. From sprains and strains to running-related injuries and post-operative care.
Why Choose Our Team of Podiatrists?
- We customise an individual treatment regime for you that fits your needs
- We use a high definition video on an unobstructed 30 metre runway for our gait analysis. No altered treadmill running. No unscientific filming outside
- We have a collaborative approach with the ability to refer to our multi-disciplinary team members for a wider approach to your concerns
Podiatry Services Christchurch Locations:
Active Health
St Albans
Active Health
New Brighton Healthcare
Christchurch Podiatrist
Meet Our Team
Simon Wheeler
Director
About Me
BHSc (Pod), PGDipSportsMed, M.Sport.PodNZ (Sports Accredited)
Simon is a vastly experienced podiatrist who provides management for all foot and ankle conditions. Simon has a long standing interest in diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries, and its associated areas, including orthotic design, sports shoe prescription, running analysis and bike setups. Simon also uses strengthening and stretching regimes along with manipulation of the foot joints to help alleviate many different complaints of the foot.
Through the years, as a High Performance Sport NZ Podiatry provider Simon has been involved with the treatment and rehabilitation a number of elite athletes especially in the Olympic Sports of Cycling, Athletics and Triathlon.
Simon has worked for Mizuno NZ as their Consultant Podiatrist since 2001, being involved in shoe range selection, technical training of retail staff throughout NZ and involvement in promotional events.
Simon has also developed a range of specific protective padding for contact sports which he custom makes for professional teams and private patients, including the All Blacks, Crusaders and Highlanders.
Jessica Machado da Cruz
Podiatrist
About Me
Julia Oppert
Podiatrist
About Me
BHSc (Pod)
Juls qualified as a Podiatrist in 2017 where she relocated from the North Island to Christchurch to join the team at Active Health. With a Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry, Juls brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her role. Her background includes representing Waikato in both Waterpolo and Netball, developing a keen interest in lower limb biomechanics and injury prevention. Juls’s passion for Podiatry extends across as aspects including footwear, sports medicine, paediatric care, and the overall health and well-being of her clients. Juls is based at our Eastern Hub in New Brighton as well as at Active Health’s main clinic on Manchester Street.
Vy Nguyen
Podiatrist
About Me
BHSc (Pod)
Vy has a background in General Medicine and completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) in New Zealand in 2022. His passion lies in improving foot health and helping individuals maintain their mobility and activity levels. He has participated in many multidisciplinary programs to provide a holistic approach to patients with sports injuries or chronic foot conditions, such as diabetes. He received a scholarship from Arthritis New Zealand to conduct and successfully publish his first research about provision of podiatry services to people living with arthritis in 2022.
Outside of work, Vy is an adventurer who has achieved advanced scuba open water diving certification and can dive up to 40 meters deep in the ocean. He also conquered Everest Base Camp (5364m) in 2018.
Martin Faulkner
Podiatrist
About Me
BHSc (Pod)
Martin graduated from AUT University after completing his Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry). He transitioned into Podiatry following more than six years in the Health and Fitness industry as a fitness instructor.
Martin returned to Christchurch after working in Auckland and the Hawke’s Bay. During his time in the North Island, his work in podiatric care included general skin and nail, diabetic foot, and biomechanical management including post-surgical and acute and chronic injuries.
With his experience in exercise technique and conditioning, he brings a holistic approach to rehabilitation. For him, it’s important to form a partnership with clients to get them back moving and then making them more resilient to injury.
Outside of work, he is always seeking to stay active – be it in the gym, surfing the waves or on the golf course.
Make an appointment today
Find a time that suits you and book an appointment online using our booking system. If you are not sure who to see, give us a call and we can help find the best clinician for you.