Meet Our Team

Since its establishment, Footprints Podiatry Christchurch has served thousands of patients across Christchurch and has 2 experienced podiatrists to treat your footcare needs.

Howard Nicholas
Senior Podiatrist

Howard graduated as a top student of CIT Podiatry, Wellington, and brings over 20 years of experience to the team.  He specializes in sports injuries, biomechanics and orthotic manufacture, and has an area of interest in Post-surgical orthoses and children's gait problems.

Recently, Howard helped with the development of a new type of orthotic which has proven successful in treating a wide range of sporting problems.

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Ryan Primrose
Podiatrist

There’s a fresh new face at Footprints Podiatry. It belongs to Ryan Primrose, the latest podiatrist to join the clinic.
 
Ryan says it was his involvement with sport that introduced him to podiatry.  Ryan is active in basketball and played several other sports, as well as a lot of hiking.  

Ryan enjoys all aspects of the work from palliative care to orthotics, from working with children to older patients and has an interest in children's gait problems and sports injuries.

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Behind every great Podiatry Clinic is an even better Administration team.  The team at Footprints Podiatry are always welcoming, and ready to make your visit to our podiatry clinics as smooth as possible.  

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Bridget Hanrahan
Office Administrator
​Bridget joins us now after a owning a travel agency.  Efficient and conscientious, with an unparalleled attention to detail, Bridget ensures a smooth operation for clients at Footprints.  

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Cinnamon Laubscher
Reception

Cinnamon is often the first person you will meet at Footprints.  A lively and bubbly personality behind the desk, she loves meeting new people and strives to ensure your visit is a highlight of your day.

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Jo McKay
Practice Manager

Jo is a practicing Physiotherapist with her own clinic and yet still manages to find time in her busy days to run the ruler over the Admin requirements .  With an accounting background, and a long history of manging her own clinics, Jo is perfectly suited to guide Footprints through the myriad changes of a fast moving, regulatory environment.