Sports medicine

Rob has been a Sports Medicine doctor at the former SportsMed since 1989. He passed Specialist Sports Physician exams in 1994 and was the 1st in Canterbury to do so. SportsMed has been a training practice for over 20 years for Sports medicine registrars all of whom have passed. Dr. Campbell has been the training supervisor for the registrars for over 20 years and will continue to do so at Sports Clinic.

Rob worked as the Crusaders and Canterbury rugby doctor for 5 years from 1997, as NZ Cricket doctor for 10 years and Coast to Coast Medical Director for 30+ years.

Rob practices what he preaches – he was, NZ Hockey rep, Canterbury rep at school level in hockey, rugby, cricket and golf. Has run 2 marathons and still plays golf on a single-figure handicap.

Katherine has moved from Australia to join the team at Sports Clinic as a Senior Sports Medicine Registrar. She grew up on a cotton farm in rural New South Wales, before moving to Sydney and then Albury to complete her medical studies. Katherine then began her training in Sports medicine in Adelaide, where she worked with Cycling Australia, South Australian Sports Institute, South Australian Cricket and the Woodville West Torrens Australian Rules Football club. Katherine also travelled to the World Championships and the Paris World Cup with the Australian Open Water Swim team in 2022.

Katherine is passionate about working with every day athletes and weekend warriors to help achieve their exercise goals, and get people back to work. She is skilled in ultrasound injection techniques and exercise prescription, to ensure you remain fit while managing your injury. Katherine is also interested in medical conditions in athletes.

A busy year is lined up for Katherine as she balances work and her own sporting goals. Katherine is the doctor for the Crusaders Development Team and will travel to Europe with the Australian Para Swim Team this year as the lead doctor. When not at work, Katherine can be found outside, and usually in the water. She is a keen surfer, and is playing for Canterbury in the National League Water Polo. She is also looking forward to skiing in winter.

Phil, a Northern English native, completed his Medical training in Leeds in 2009. He has since worked in various hospitals across the UK, Western Australia, and New Zealand. Currently, he serves as a Senior Registrar on the ACSEP Specialist training program and the NZ registrar representative.

Focused on delivering clear diagnoses and understanding the root causes of injuries, Phil's goal is to facilitate safe and swift returns to sports or activities, while also highlighting areas for improvement and performance enhancement.

Over the past 5 years, Phil has worked with diverse sports teams, including Athletics New Zealand and the BlackSticks. He served as the team doctor for the Canterbury Dragons Football team from 2017-2021 and provided Match Day Doctor coverage for Canterbury and the Crusaders in rugby since 2018. Phil also regularly covers events like those of the BlackCaps and various boxing matches. Additionally, he directed medical services for the Coast to Coast event in 2021.

A dedicated sports enthusiast, Phil believes in the importance of exercise for his patients. He enjoys participating in a wide variety of sports including Football, Running, Cycling, Swimming, Tennis and Golf. Phil lived in France and Germany as a child and is able to consult in French.

Raised in Taranaki, John moved to Wellington at 18, where he pursued a degree in biomedical science and earned his PhD from the Mallaghan Institute of Medical Research. His career began with a unique stint in Japan as a science editor and medical writer, followed by a period in the Netherlands conducting medical research.

Upon returning to New Zealand, Dr. Gibbins relocated to Auckland to study medicine. John has a passion for working with everyday athletes and is interested in using his research background to advance our understanding and management of sports and exercise injuries.

His dedication is fueled by his own athletic background, having played floorball for New Zealand and rugby for Taranaki during high school. Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Gibbins maintains a keen interest in rugby, hockey, and cycling.

Originally from Dunedin, Brennan completed his medical studies at the University of Otago. He moved to Christchurch to finish the final half of his degree, thereafter, working at Christchurch Hospital for three years, gaining valuable experience in Emergency and Orthopaedic care.

In addition to his clinical work, Brennan has provided medical cover for several prominent events, including the Christchurch Marathon, Christchurch Sea2Sky Challenge, and the Christchurch Adventure Race. He is passionate about the importance of physical activity in maintaining both mental and physical health and is dedicated to helping patients return to the activities they love.

Dr. Carne has a background in football and cricket from his younger years, including competing in the Under-17 Northern Ireland Milk Cup football tournament. Today, he enjoys weight training at the gym, tramping, and playing social sports with friends.