Active Health
Podiatry Rangiora
Are you looking for a Podiatrist in Rangiora?
Are you experiencing problems with your legs, ankles or feet? Heel pain, aching arches or sore legs become the new normal? It shouldn’t be! Active Health has a team of experienced Podiatrists to help get you back to an active life. To book an appointment with a Rangiora Podiatrist at Active Health you can use our online booking platform OR phone: (03) 383 6290.
How we can help support your health?
Podiatrists are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team at Active Health. They use their in-depth knowledge of the lower limb to give insight and intervention strategies for a wide variety of leg, ankle and foot complaints in all ages. Whether it be an intermittent discomfort, sports injury, arthritis or diabetic foot concerns, we understand that everyone has different needs and goals.
Gait and Running Analysis
The Podiatry team use high tech video and computer technology to provide an analysis of your gait and/or running technique. This analysis can identify factors contributing to an injury or affecting your performance. The contributing factors can then be addressed and interventions set in place to fix the problems identified.
Orthotics Design and Shoe Referral
For problems with your feet and lower legs your choice of footwear is a vital component. Sometimes aches and pains can be something as simple as the wrong type of footwear for your chosen activity. There are many and varied options with footwear on the market these days, particularly in the sports and active shoe area. If your condition requires more than a footwear change our podiatrists will design and fit an appropriate orthotic. Our podiatry department are the experts on footwear and orthotic requirements. For more information click here.
Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
Having pain along the base of your foot or pain into your heel? You may be suffering from plantar fasciitis and the Active Health podiatry team will be able to help. For more information on this condition click here.
General Nail and Foot Care
Are you having trouble with your foot or nail care including the common corn, callous and nail care difficulties, or need help with your diabetic foot health. The podiatrists at Active Health can help to identify the problem and carry out appropriate treatment. This includes general nail care and extends to nail surgery to when required, our podiatrists are qualified in it all. Call us at 03 363 6290 to book.
Podiatry Locations
Rangiora Fitness Centre
MainPower Stadium
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
Meet Our Team
Kirwan Franke
Senior Podiatrist / Director
BHSc (Pod), M.Sport.PodNZ (Sports Accredited)
About me
Kirwan has over 15 years’ experience working with overuse and sporting injuries as well as post-operative management. With a passion for biomechanics and a depth of knowledge in footwear and orthoses prescription he can provide tailored advice, rehabilitation and diagnostic insight into the best management strategies for your concerns. This can be provided for all ages and stages of life. In his free time, Kirwan is often backcountry fly-fishing. When in Christchurch he spends his time out and about on adventures with his young family.
GENERAL CARE – If you require routine foot, skin, nailcare or diabetes services please contact reception to discuss this. Limited appointments are available for these services with Kirwan and are only available on specific days and times. Any online bookings for general care will be contacted and scheduled in line with the availability for these appointments.
Sheree Gamble
Podiatrist
B.H.Sc. (Pod)
About me
After embarking on a journey far from her hometown of Te Anau, Sheree graduated from
Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry). With a passion
for the outdoors and a love for sport, Sheree developed a fascination for biomechanics and
musculoskeletal injuries, but enjoys all aspects of Podiatry.
Sheree finds satisfaction in uplifting her patients to get back on their feet to continue with their
daily life. She understands the importance and values of providing a community approach
amongst her patients with growing up in a small town. Her outgoing and bubbly personality
allows her patients to feel at ease, creating the fundamentals of strong patient relationships to
be built.
Growing up alongside her family’s busy aviation business, Sheree understands the demands of
her patients’ everyday work life and the importance of patients requiring optimum health for a high quality
of life. In her spare time, you’ll often catch her exploring the local running tracks or screaming
reels out at sea.
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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.