Stephen is our Hamilton-based trainer, covering the Waikato region. He first studied physical education, human movement studies and sport science. After gaining some work experience, he returned to complete a Master’s degree through the Medical Faculty at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Stephen was the first Biokineticist to come through the UCT Programme, training under some of the foremost Sports Medicine specialists and clinicians. Using these skills Stephen runs his own Clinical practice, where he focusses on musculoskeletal injuries, exercise rehabilitation and soft tissue therapy. 

Academic teaching roles at the University of Zululand and Wintec, training Biokineticists, Clinical Exercise Physiologists, Sport Science students kept Stephen at the forefront of education, research, and practical training. Over 25 years, Stephen has used his skills to work with national and international athletes and teams. He was part of the NZ Health Team at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India. Stephen is a competitive Master’s track and field athlete and currently holds NZ and Oceania age-group records in LJ and TJ.