Kate Rutter

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Physiotherapist

BPhty, BSc Human Nutrition

Kate graduated from University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition.

She was bought up in Northern Southland on her family farm and has recently started the Sportsmed clinic in Balclutha.

She is based full time in Balclutha.

Kate enjoys treating a variety of conditions including acute injuries, pre and post-surgery rehabilitation, concussion, headaches and breathing pattern disorders.

She is a keen sportsperson and is currently playing rugby for the Big River Country women’s rugby team.

Our other team members

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.

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Briar McKenzie

Briar is a proud Southlander who completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago, graduating in late 2024.

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Andrew Mackintosh

Director/Physiotherapist

BPhty, BPhEd, PG Dip Sports Physio

Andrew has been a Director at Sportsmed Southern Physio since 2015.

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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.

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Stacey Allan

Physiotherapist

BPhty

Stacey graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2019.

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Tim Price

Physiotherapist

BPhty

Tim attended Southland Boys' High School before graduating from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2022.

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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.

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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.

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Kate Simmonds

Physiotherapist

BPhty

Kate graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Otago in 2018.

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Rachel Duncan

Physiotherapist

Rachel is a very experienced physiotherapist who works part time in our Bluff clinic.

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Sandra Cribb

Practice Manager

Sandra joined Sportsmed Southern Physio in 2014 and does an incredible job as our Practice Manager.

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Lisa Heslip

Administration

Lisa joined the team at Sportsmed in January 2022 as Sandra’s Administration helper.

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