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Our Team

Physiotherapists / Acupunturists:

Chris McCullough - Physiotherapist and Physical Educator
Bede Christey - Physiotherapist
Jennifer Sayer - Physiotherapist
Kelly Rope - Physiotherapist
Kate Ellis - Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilates Instructor
Stuart Ross - Physiotherapist
Kirsty Neal - Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor

Clinical Pilates Staff

Nicola Darroch (Nikki) - Clinical Pilates Instructor
Natalie Dent - Clinical Pilates Instructor & Massage Therapist
Leanne Hopkins - Clinical Pilates Instructor
Kate Ellis - Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilates Instructor
Kirsty Neal - Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor

Massage Therapy Staff:

Natalie Dent - Clinical Pilates Instructor & Massage Therapist
Kasia Degler-White - Massage Therapist
Tanya Gamman – Massage Therapist

Administration Team

Practice Manager

 

Chris McCullough - Physiotherapist (Principal)

  • MNZSP, Dip MT, Dip PE, Dip TCH, Manipulative therapist and Physical Educator (Otago)
  • Certified Physiotherapy Acupuncturist
  • 53 years of age
  • Twenty five years in private practice & sports medicine
  • Physiotherapist to One World Challenge Americas Cup 2003
  • All Black physiotherapist 1995 & Sevens 1991/93/94
  • Olympic and Commonwealth Games therapist 1990 – 2000
  • President Sports Medicine NZ 2007 – current
  • Physiotherapist to ECB Rugby Club 1987 – current
  • Approved physiotherapy provider to NZ Academy of Sport
  • Interests include Surf Boat Rowing and Preventative Medicine
 

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Bede Christey - Physiotherapist
  • MNZSP, BHSc (Auckland), PGD (Musculo)
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • 28 years of age
  • Physiotherapy Assistant to Takapuna Premier Rugby 2005
  • Physiotherapist Albany United Premier Soccer 2006
  • Interests include most sports – particularly running and rugby
 

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Jennifer Sayer - Physiotherapist
  • MNZSP, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (UK) MHSc (Phty)
  • 30 years of age
  • Manawatu Turbos NPC team physio 2006-2007 seasons
  • 6 years experience in UK and NZ
  • Physiotherapist to the NZ Football Ferns Womens Soccer team
  • Interests include hockey, tennis and cooking
 

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Kelly Rope - Physiotherapist
  • MNZSP, BHSc (Auckland) PGD (Musculo)
  • 30 years of age
  • 5 years experience in both private practice and public health in UK and NZ
  • Physiotherapist to the NZ Young Football Ferns U17 Soccer team
  • Interests include netball and travel
 

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Kate Ellis - Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilates Instructor
  • MNZSP, B.Phty (Otago) PGD (Musculo)
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Clinical Pilates Instructor
  • 35 years of age
  • 11 years experience public health and private practice UK and NZ
  • Mother of two
  • Interests include netball, running and snowboarding
 

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Stuart Ross - Physiotherapist
  • MNZSP, BHSc (Auckland)
  • Currently completing Post-graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • 31 years of age
  • Physiotherapist to Takapuna Premier Rugby 2003/04 seasons
  • Physiotherapist Assistant to NZ Men's Hockey team 2004/05
  • Tottenham Hotspur Football Academy Physiotherapist 2006/07
  • Interests include windsurfing, running and multi-sport
 

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Kirsty Neal Kirsty Neal - Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor
  • MNZSP, BHSc (Phty), BSc (Sport Science), Dip TCH
  • Certificate of Massage Therapy - six years clinical experience
  • Clinical Pilates Instructor - six years experience
  • 30 years of age
  • Interests include swimming, gym, snowboarding and travel
 

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Nicola Darroch (Nikki) - Clinical Pilates Instructor (Manager)
  • Nikki is both Practice Manager at Forrest Hill Physiotherapy as well as providing Clinical Pilates instruction.
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Auckland 1990)
  • Registered DMA Cllinical Pilates (Australia)
  • Certified Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation Instructor (Miami – USA)
 

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Natalie Dent - Clinical Pilates Instructor & Massage Therapist
  • Bachelor of Science (Auckland 1995)
  • Certified Polestar Pilates Studio and Mat Instructor (Miami – USA)
  • Diploma of Therapeutic Massage and Clinical Sports Therapy
 

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Leanne Hopkins - Clinical Pilates Instructor
  • Bachelor of Physical Education (Otago 1997)
  • Certified Polestar Pilates Studio (Miami – USA)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Otago 1998)
  • Registered Pilates Institute UK Instructor
  • Registered Exercise Professional NZ (REPS)
 

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  Kasia Degler-White - Massage Therapist
  • Diploma of Massage Therapy
Tanya Gamman – Massage Therapist
  • Diploma of Therapeutic  Massage and Clinical Sports Therapy
 

Administration Team
  • Fran Short, Angela Win and Louise Kirkham are here to keep everything running as smoothly as possible, take your appointments, to keep our records up-to-date and to inform our patients, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask - they're here to help.

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Angela LouiseFran

To book an appointment please phone a Forrest Hill Physiotherapy receptionist on (09) 410 8461,
fill out an online enquiry or email info@forresthillphysio.co.nz