Michael enjoys the challenges that come with all injury types, in particular spinal and sporting injuries.
About
Michael graduated from University of Otago in 2016 and worked in musculoskeletal private practices in Invercargill and Dunedin before moving to Christchurch. He has continued to upskill, and in 2017 achieved his dry needling certificate, in 2020 completed a Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy, and in 2021 completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. Michael also has gained his Masters in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy for 2022. A keen sportsman, Michael has competed in representative football, rugby, and athletics. Continuing this passion, he has worked with representative rugby, sevens, netball, basketball, and football teams.
Likes
I enjoy treating all injuries and working with patients to help them achieve their goals. Working with people with sporting injuries and helping them to return to sport at the level they want is very motivating for me. I especially enjoy the challenges of working within a sport team environment.
Living Active
I love anything sport related, especially to do with my background in football, rugby, sevens and athletics, but I also enjoy board games and cooking.
Skills
- Acupuncture / dry needling
- Exercise prescription
- Manual therapy – including manipulation
- Sports physiotherapy