Sam O'Meara

Physiotherapist

I grew up in Hamilton East and have been involved in sport for as long as I can remember, focusing particularly on volleyball, rugby, and rowing. Through the many injuries that came with playing these sports, I developed a strong appreciation for physiotherapy and the role it plays in helping people return to the activities they love.

After graduating from Hillcrest High School, I moved to Dunedin to study at the University of Otago, where I completed a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science, and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

My passion for health, fitness, and sport extends beyond the clinic. Outside of work, you'll usually find me at the gym or on the sideline supporting Fraser Tech Rugby Club.

Prior to joining Foundation, I had the opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by highly experienced post-operative physiotherapists. While I have a particular interest in sports injury management, I am equally passionate about helping post-operative patients regain confidence, function, and return to their everyday activities.

Sam is skilled in:

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy

Remove your pain and gain movement and function

Post-operative rehab

Post-operative rehab

Maximise your recovery

Sports Physiotherapy

Sports Physiotherapy

Gets you back performing at your best

Rugby Union & Rugby League Physiotherapy

Rugby Union & Rugby League Physiotherapy

Rehabilitation Built for the Demands of Rugby

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Other fantastic team members

Sarah Battson

Clinic Director & Senior Physiotherapist

Emma Rathbone

Registered Hand Therapist/Physiotherapist

Simon Robins

Senior Physiotherapist

Laura Tuxford

Associate Hand Therapist

Joshua Thomas

Physiotherapist & Hand Therapist

Emma McCosh

Physiotherapist & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Danik Schinck

Physiotherapist

Natacha Martin

Physiotherapist

Laura How

Physiotherapist & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Mel Giles

Clinic Manager

Tracey Tomblin

Receptionist

Craig Newland

Senior Physiotherapist & Clinic Director

Damian Banks

Senior Physiotherapist

Adina Holder

Senior Physiotherapist

Jodi Spurgeon

Senior Physiotherapist

Corrine Melrose

Corrine Melrose

Senior Physiotherapist

Jacqueline Van Eis-Scott

Jacqueline Van Eis-Scott

Senior Physiotherapist

Georgia Harris

Senior Physiotherapist

Stephen Barnett

Stephen Barnett

Physiotherapist

Aurora Paris

Physiotherapist

Clio Casserly

Physiotherapist

Gabe Gathercole

Gabe Gathercole

Physiotherapist

Lachie Maxwell

Physiotherapist

Leon Harris

Physiotherapist

Laura Kelly

Hand Therapist

Paul Head

Performance Physiotherapist & Waikato Clinic Director

Chris Pett

Performance Physiotherapist

Rachael Rawson

Senior Physiotherapist

Terina McAleese

Terina McAleese

Physiotherapist

Luke Caddy

Physiotherapist

Liam McNally

Physiotherapist

James Lawson

Physiotherapist

Nick Punnett

Physiotherapist

Caroline Hartstone

Caroline Hartstone

Registered Hand Therapist/Physiotherapist

Nathan Smith

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Takoha o te rangi Lunjevich

Takoha o te rangi Lunjevich

Receptionist

Barbara Smithers

Barbara Smithers

Receptionist

Monica Mayry

Operations Manager

Mylinda Reid

Receptionist

Amy Barnes

Receptionist