Sportsmed Southern Physiotherapy

19/10/2025

Staff Spotlight | Kate Simmonds

This week we’re checking in with Kate Simmonds about what she loves most about working at Sportsmed. Kate splits her time between the Stadium clinic, Snap Fitness gym and Alliance.

"I enjoy the variety of offsites and clinical settings that we work in, no day is the same."

She also loves the chance to help patients rebuild strength and confidence in the gym environment.

"I enjoy working in the gym for the access it gives to be able to rehab patients well - particularly for long-term post-op patients. I love being able to encourage and support people who are new to the gym to make them comfortable in that environment. I really enjoy working with post-op patients and progressing them with their rehab but also providing encouragement for a healthier and more active lifestyle long-term."

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05/10/2025

We love seeing our new grads grow and make the most of every opportunity.
Since joining us earlier this year, Briar McKenzie has jumped right into everything Sportsmed has to offer, learning in clinic, working with Southland Women’s Rugby, Star Rugby and helping out with the Stags.

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22/09/2025

We have 4 🎟️ to the Stags 🦌 home game this Friday.

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📸 Debbie Fahey

15/09/2025

At Sportsmed Southern Physiotherapy, our team benefits from unique opportunities to learn from leaders in the profession, develop their clinical skills, and be challenged to grow in a supportive environment.

This year we were fortunate to have Karl, physiotherapist for the All Blacks, locum with us. Karl brings international expertise and a genuine passion for mentoring physiotherapists. His time with us offered our team the rare opportunity to learn directly from someone who has worked at the highest level of sport, while staying grounded in supporting clinicians at every stage of their careers.

We’re excited to have Karl returning next year and know our team will once again benefit from his knowledge, teaching and support.

“After returning to Sportsmed recently I was very impressed by the outstanding care shown towards staff both as a professional and person. As a previous director I was extremely proud of the way in which Physiotherapy staff were mentored and the emphasis that goes on developing the clinical reasoning and assessment and treatment skills of their physiotherapists. This is done with a lovely balance between challenge and care - a perfect model and one that I believe is second to none in the industry.”

“I was lucky enough to be given a significant proportion of my time to have one-on-one sessions with staff where I would either observe and help staff with patients or simply sit with them answering any questions they had. This would be followed up with practical teaching using my experiences (both good and sometimes not so good!) to help grow the physiotherapists’ skills and understanding. I believe this is rare and certainly wish I had this type of support when I was a less experienced physiotherapist. I am looking forward to doing the same in the future.” – Karl

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07/09/2025

Before heading to London, Tim sat down with us to share what he’s valued most about his time at Sportsmed and where his career is taking him next.

On his experience at Sportsmed

“I’ve had exposure to such a wide range of opportunities , from working weekly at Boys’ High with youth athletes, to occupational health in the meat processing factories, through to high performance sport. I’ve worked with the Sharks, Marist, Southland U19s and Development sides, and the Rugby Southland Academy.”

On the culture

“I really enjoyed the team culture. Andrew and Anna have put us as people before employees. We always had a laugh, and even with busy schedules everyone took the time to swing their head round the door for a quick yarn. Everyone is open to discussion around clients, and are just as invested in your clients as their own, and always willing to help out.”

On his next steps

“During my time at Sportsmed, I’ve built confidence in my skills, helping me to feel reasonably confident about taking that next step and going to London. I will be over there for 1-2 years. I would like to try to get a similar job as to what I have here in private MSK work and grow my network and work with rugby or sports teams, with the aim to end up in a sports academy system.”

If you’re a physiotherapist looking for the same diversity of experience, supportive culture, and pathway into sport that Tim describes, come and work with us at Sportsmed!

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02/09/2025

🦌 WINNERS HAVE NOW BEEN DRAWN🦌

We have 4 tickets to this weekends shield defense against Canterbury.

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01/09/2025

The Ranfurly Shield is back in Southland!

We are proud of the work Mitch is doing in his first season as the lead physiotherapist with the Southland Stags.

Enjoy the win Mitch, a well-deserved highlight in your Sports Physiotherapy journey!

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18/07/2025

Today we said goodbye (hopefully just see you later!) to Tim as he heads over to the UK.
It is very hard to say goodbye to someone who has become such a valued part of the team. Tim started with us as a new grad 2.5 years ago and has grown into a confident and highly capable Physio who will be truly missed by the team and his patients.

His farewell was one to remember, complete with a rap by Stacey, a ukelele serenade from Andrew and some pickleball.
A perfect send off for someone who has brought so much heart and humour to the clinic!

🎶 Cheers to the memories, to laughter and strife, To Pricey, who's off to go live his best life.
From Marist to 'Nam and a beer-filled fest
Tim, you're a legend. All the bloody best! 🎶

17/07/2025

Zo from the southlandsharks optimising his recovery utilising our latest piece of kit 👌
Compression and cold therapy in preparation for Sunday’s grand final 🏀 🔥 🦈
All the best to Zo, Tim and the team!