ABOUT US

Scott is an Occupational Medicine Specialist from Christchurch, completed his medical degree at Otago University. He has worked in both New Zealand and Australia within a wide range of Hospital, Emergency department and industrial contexts during his journey to be an Occupational Physician, Scott completed his speciality training in 2016.

Scott is committed to making a positive difference in our local community, influencing health improvements with his expert people skills and real-world approach to medicine.

Gemma grew up in Kaikoura, studied both Physical Education and Physiotherapy at Otago University graduating in 2006. More recently completing her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Curtin University Australia) and a Post-Grad Certificate in Vocational Rehabilitation (AUT).

Gemma Newburn is a Registered Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) member.

Gemma specialises in injury prevention, return to work management, manual handling and concussion rehabilitation.

Josie holds a Diploma of Workplace Health and Safety Management and is a graduate of the NMIT Business Administration programme.

Qualified to undertake Spirometry, Audiometry & Mask Fit testing, Josie helps business manage their workplace health hazards and annual health monitoring requirements.

Josie is a Registered Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) member and Certified under the NZOHS Commit2Fit Scheme

Sara trained in the UK graduating from the University of Brighton in 2010. She worked in the NHS for 4 years before moving to New Zealand gaining experience in sports physiotherapy. She has spent the last 6 years focusing on Vocational rehabilitation and Occupational health.

Sara enjoys working collaboratively with the client and workplace to ensure a safe and sustainable return to function.

Sara specialises in injury prevention, return to work management, and concussion rehabilitation.

David qualified in 2000 in Otago as an Occupational Therapist, gaining a post graduate Diploma in Clinical Rehabilitation in 2002 at Wellington School of Medicine. He has extensive experience in both public and private health environments rehabilitation in both New Zealand and Scotland, recently moving to sunny Nelson.

David has a special interest in brain injury and concussion.

Greta is the friendly face and first port of call for Hemisphere Health clients. Trained in Office Management and with an extensive background in office administration, Greta ensures the clinic runs smoothly.

Greta manages the clinical co-ordination, invoicing and accounts.

Marianne Hall is Tasman based and completed her Counselling degree at NMIT in 2016. She is a full member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellor and has over ten years of experience supporting clients with various issues including stress, anxiety, depression, communication challenges, abuse, trauma, grief and loss. She provides counselling to ACC Sensitive claims, Aoake Te Ra Bereaved by Suicide, and EAP clients.

Marianne uses a Trauma-Informed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach. She strives to create a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment where clients can gain insight into their current situation, identify desired changes, and acquire new skills and strategies to improve their well-being and pursue what truly matters to them.

After dedicating years to her family, Sammy joins Hemisphere Health, bringing administrative and managerial expertise. Her healthcare journey drives her commitment to making a positive impact, and supporting the team with compassion and efficiency.

An experienced administrator who supports day to day function, clinical co-ordination and referral management here at Hemisphere Health.

Juno is an 8 year old Labrador/Staffy cross, she has been in the clinic with us greeting and charming clients since we opened in 2017. Buzz is a new addition to the team only 1.5 years old. He has learnt from the best and loves coming to work to hang out always waiting for an afternoon walk, run or bike. They both love people and a good cuddle while you wait for your session. If you do not like dogs that’s ok too, we have a locked space to put them away, just call ahead or knock and wait at the door.