Cole Mackie
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Cole Mackie is a local who grew up in Alexandra. He studied at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and since then has taken a particular interest in Sports and High Performance.
Cole is the Current President of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and the Sports Chiropractor for the 9-time National Champions Ice Hockey team, The SkyCity Stampede. He is also an Internationally certified Sports Chiropractor and has travelled internationally to work with both the U18 New Zealand Men’s Ice Hockey and the U19s Cook Island Football. Cole also has a history of competing both nationally and internationally in Karate, competing in both Australia and Japan.
From these experiences Coles uses his knowledge and experience to provide Chiropractic care, combined with soft tissue and fundamental rehab skills to help patients to achieve their health goals and give the best possible care to the community of Central Otago.
Madison Hooper
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Hooper has graduated with a bachelors in Physiology from Oklahoma State University and a bachelor’s in Chiropractic from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. She is originally from the states and has lived in New Zealand for the past four years while studying Chiropractic. Hooper has traveled all over the world including Europe, Africa, Asia and Central America where she was absorbed in the culture and health care. She grew up with sport being a big part of her life, playing soccer since age 5 and continuing on to play for a high-level club team through high school. Hooper loved participating in Tough Mudder where she faced physical challenges and learned how to work together as a team to cross the finish line. Hooper has a special interest in the lifestyle of Queenstown including the sports, hiking and skiing. Having torn her ACL early in her chiropractic degree she has an inside experience as to the diligence it takes to adhere to a rehab program to achieve the best results. Hooper has always had a passion for helping others, especially when it comes to their performance. She is determined to help others achieve better function by restoring proper motion in the spine and extremities with adjustments and soft tissue care.
Tomas Griffin
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Tomas is a Physiotherapist from Ireland who has been in New Zealand for the past two and a half years. After spending time in Auckland, he has recently moved to Queenstown to explore more of this beautiful country.
Tomas studied an undergraduate in Athletic Therapy and Training which included a 6-month placement working with a college football team in Massachusetts, USA. He then completed a post-graduate degree in Physiotherapy to become a chartered Physiotherapist. Since, he has worked in Private MSK physio clinic in Ireland and worked with a mixture of Irish athletes and general population.
Tomas has a keen interest in Rehabilitation of MSK Injuries both in athletes and general population with an emphasis on promoting someone’s desire to get stronger and fitter.
In his free time, he loves outdoor activities such as Gold, Hiking and Running while also playing some amateur sports such as Gaelic Football, Hurling and Soccer
David Liddiard
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David Liddiard is a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly competent manual therapist and osteopath, known for his can-do, positive attitude. He is accomplished in structural, visceral, and cranial osteopathy, and is passionate about helping individuals of all ages achieve better health whether supporting pregnant women, treating children, or restoring movement and balance in adults.
David’s professional journey has taken him across the North Island of New Zealand and, more recently, to the Middle East, where he spent four years working in an internationally acclaimed sports medicine clinic. There, he collaborated closely with physiotherapists, sports physicians, and other allied health professionals in a multidisciplinary setting, managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and athletic injuries.
With a strong background in sports care, David has a particular focus on endurance and high-intensity disciplines such as triathlon. He has worked with athletes at all levels from amateur to elite and has supported teams and individuals on the world stage. Career highlights include representing New Zealand at the Standard Distance Triathlon in Cozumel, Mexico, and Rotterdam, Netherlands; providing sideline management at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Men’s Basketball); assisting the All Blacks Women’s Sevens in 2015; and working closely with Emirates Team New Zealand during the America’s Cup campaign.
David thrives in collaborative environments and believes the best outcomes are achieved through integrated, patient-centered care. He values working alongside other health professionals to deliver the highest standard of treatment. He is also a contributing author to Clinical Skills for OSCEs (5th Edition, Dr. Neel Burton).
Now back in New Zealand, David is excited to bring his international experience and multidisciplinary approach to support the health and wellbeing of his local community.
Libby Hindle
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I’m Libby and I’m passionate about helping you get back to doing what you love. With a Master’s in Physiotherapy from Queen
Margaret University, Edinburgh (2021), and a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (2017), I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of sports and clients, from amateur to professional, rugby to GB Taekwondo, ski seasons, and private clinics and the Public healthcare system in the UK.
Having recently moved from Wellington, I’m now excited to be based in Central Otago to continue to support people in recovery, whether from an injury, surgery or looking to improve your performance, I’m here to help you regain confidence in your body and get back to living your life.
Outside of physio, you can find me exploring New Zealand’s beautiful outdoors, camping, skiing, hiking, or watching rugby with friends. My passion for active living fuels my commitment to helping others maintain their own active lifestyles.
Yuki Sueyoshi
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I am from Japan and trained at a vocational college in Japan for five years to become an acupuncturist. After this I worked as an Acupuncturist, Moxibustionist and Massage Therapist as well as vocational college teacher for four years.
My acupuncture is a combination of Japanese and Chinese style – very gentle safe needling. You will feel a unique sensation to needling when aimed at muscles or trigger points, acupressure points and bone.
If required, I can also use an electrical machine for muscle stress relief and I also use Meridian points for stability of autonomic nerves.
Acupuncture can help to keep you in good health.
In my spare time, I love Yoga and walking, drawing, painting, gardening. I am excited to be living in New Zealand amongst this amazing nature.
Acupuncture may help with the following conditions:
・Injuries to the neck, back and joints.
・Women’s health
・Symptoms of the nose, eyes, ears, mouth
・Chronic diseases
And many more. Acupuncture is one of the most appropriate forms of treatment to maintain good physical health.
Marianne Sonner
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I am originally form Germany and became a permanent resident of New Zealand in 1997.
I am married to a Kiwi and we have 2 kids.
Before having kids I worked as a registered nurse, both in Germany and in New Zealand.
Having a keen interest in health and well-being, and love the holistic approach of massage.
I really enjoy working in the multi-disciplinary clinic to collaborate different treatments to benefit the patient.
Barbara Carroll
I joined Cromwell Health in September 2013 as office manager and love the interaction with people from the local community who attend the clinic. It is a pleasure to work with a fun team of professional dedicated clinicians.
I was raised in Wanaka and after several years in Auckland, where I worked as a travel consultant with a busy corporate client base, I returned to Central Otago in 2001.
I have 3 children who have all left home now, and 6 grandchildren. Outside of work my partner and I are kept busy maintaining our lifestyle block in Galloway and enjoy spending time exploring Central Otago and all that is on our doorstep.
Mina Yamamoto
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I’m excited to be back working at Cromwell Health after a couple of years working as a Hiking Guide on Milford Track.
I’m originally from Japan, living in New Zealand since 2017. I graduated with a Diploma in Acupuncture at Kyoto Vocational College in 2008 and gained valuable experience working in Japan. Then continued to develop my acupuncture treatment working in NZ since 2017. I enjoy meeting people and learning new things. I believe everybody has a different body structure, ideas and what they need to find a way of working out for them. Japanese style of acupuncture which is gentle, brief needling to stimulate muscles, nerves and points on the body to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and promote healing. I am also skilled at cupping, guasha and moxibustion, all forms of treatment to help balance the body.
Outside of the acupuncture room. I am busy wandering in the wilderness and mountains of Aotearoa. I enjoy tramping, skiing, biking or sometimes just chill in a quiet place or relax in a mountain hut.