Dedicated to providing the highest quality of care
Our team embody a commitment to excellence in everything we do. Our dedicated team of highly skilled physiotherapists works collaboratively, placing a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer focus. We are passionate about delivering the highest quality care to our patients, ensuring their wellbeing and recovery are our top priorities.
Get to know our team below, and discover the personalized care and support we offer to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
Roy McDonald
Roy is a born and bred Southlander who graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2008. Roy later completed a Postgraduate diploma in Health Science in 2022. He has worked in both private practice and Hospitals in New Zealand and Australia. He enjoys most sports but is mostly found running after his young children these days. Roy has a special interest in treating patients with back pain, concussion and persistent pain conditions.
Sportsmed Southland
Briar McKenzie
Briar is a proud Southlander who completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago, graduating in late 2024.
Sportsmed Southland
Andrew Mackintosh
Director/Physiotherapist
BPhty, BPhEd, PG Dip Sports Physio
Andrew has been a Director at Sportsmed Southern Physio since 2015.
Sportsmed Southland
Anna Rankin
Director/Physiotherapist
BHSc Phys, PG Dip MSK (AUT), Bradcliff Breathing Practitioner
Anna completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy through AUT in 2020.
Sportsmed Southland
Stacey Allan
Physiotherapist
BPhty
Stacey graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2019.
Sportsmed Southland
Tim Price
Physiotherapist
BPhty
Tim attended Southland Boys' High School before graduating from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2022.
Snap Fitness Clinic
Mitchell Kempton
Physiotherapist
BPhty
Mitchell is a born and bred Southlander who has returned after graduating from Otago in 2021 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Snap Fitness Clinic
Jack Rouse
Physiotherapist
BPhty, PG Cert MSK (AUT)
Jack graduated from the University of Otago in 2016 and has returned to his homeland after working in Wellington & Queenstown.
Sportsmed Southland
Kate Simmonds
Physiotherapist
BPhty
Kate graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Otago in 2018.
Sportsmed Southland
Kate Rutter
Physiotherapist
BPhty, BSc Human Nutrition
Kate graduated from University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition.
Sportsmed Clutha Physiotherapy (Balclutha)
Rachel Duncan
Physiotherapist
Rachel is a very experienced physiotherapist who works part time in our Bluff clinic.
Bluff Clinic
Sandra Cribb
Practice Manager
Sandra joined Sportsmed Southern Physio in 2014 and does an incredible job as our Practice Manager.
Sportsmed Southland
Lisa Heslip
Administration
Lisa joined the team at Sportsmed in January 2022 as Sandra’s Administration helper.