Orthotic Active gives New Zealanders the confidence to live exceptional, independent and pain-free lives.
Orthotic Active helps New Zealanders live exceptional lives through the optimal support of their bodies.
Being active is second nature here in New Zealand. Orthotic Active gives New Zealanders the confidence to live exceptional, independent and pain-free lives through the optimal support of their bodies.
From minor injury to severe, we provide assessment and support to enhance the active life you want to live. With a highly skilled team of Orthotists and access to high quality off the shelf items, fully custom manufactured orthoses, and 3D printed insoles – we have the solution for you.
We are leading the way with customised options, engineered to get you back on your feet, or achieving your performance goals faster. You will have access to an in-depth clinical assessment, with the highest level of skills available to support you.
We have the very best Orthotists in New Zealand. Our team is entirely made up of degree and diploma-qualified orthotists, and between us we boast New Zealand’s widest range of international experience and clinical expertise. We literally have hundreds of years of medial experience between us and we are results focussed orthotic specialists.
We are all passionate about helping New Zealanders live the active life they love. Because of that, we are always pushing the boundaries of the industry to keep up to date with the latest available technology, so that we can provide the best possible solutions.
Orthotic Active are able to provide a complete one stop service because of our access to high quality products, and the skills and qualifications of our team. There is no other place in New Zealand where you can come to be assessed, diagnosed, and receive a complete treatment pathway under one roof.
We know you would rather be out living your life, so our expert team are fully committed to helping you do that. Not only do we create an individualised treatment plan and orthotic solution, but we also complete a full review process for each and every client. This ensures that you are happy with the outcome and that your goals have been achieved.
Emma O'Neill
Specialist Clinical Orthotist
Acting Clinical Centre Manager – Orthotic Active
Emma graduated with a BSc in Prosthetics and Orthotics at Strathclyde University in Scotland. Her personal interests lie in neurology, biomechanics and musculoskeletal foot and ankle conditions.
Anton Kemp
Specialist Clinical Orthotist
Acting Clinical Centre Manager – Orthotic Active
Anton began his career as Orthotist & Prosthetist in 1995, after qualifying from the University of Technology in Pretoria, South Africa. He has a keen interest in biomechanics, particularly relating to sports injuries and the prevention thereof.
Werner Soennendecker
Specialist Clinical Orthotist
Clinical Centre Manager – Orthotic Active Hamilton
Originally from South Africa, Werner trained as an Orthotist/Prosthetist in Pretoria before traveling to the UK for his OE in 2004. There, he spent the next five years specialising in biomechanics, spinal fracture and deformity management.
Frances Timmons
Clinical Orthotist – Orthotic Active Auckland
Originally from the west coast of Scotland, Frances completed her BSc in Prosthetics and Orthotics at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow in 2013. Upon graduating, she worked throughout the Republic of Ireland for 6 years, before moving to New Zealand in February 2019.
What Our Patients are Saying
Don’t just take our word for it, see what our patients have to say about their Orthotic Active experience.
Unlike other generic orthotics, Orthotic Active custom makes 3D printed insoles that are unique to the needs of the individual. As a track athlete, I have rather specific running needs. In particular, I needed the insoles to work both in my regular shoes and in my track shoes. Being a runner, everything is linear, and when 0.1s in a race matters, creating the most efficient technique is extremely important. Orthotic Active can custom create insoles that refine themselves to what you need and cut out everything you don’t. The ability to have custom made insoles means they can be applied to any sport, lifestyle, foot, and shoe. I wear them in my distance runners and track trainers to maintain consistency from shoe to shoe.
Bailey Stewart
New Zealand Olympian
It was good to find an inner sole that wasn’t quite as bulky. Having the right orthotic gives you not only comfort but more stability and more peace of mind when it comes to injury. It’s definitely worth the investment and process. Anton really individualises it for you.
Glenn Phillips
Black Caps Cricketer
Anton was good. Coming from a sports background and working with cricketers in the past, he had a good idea of what bowlers do on their feet. Once we got into the Gait Track, it was eye-opening seeing how much stress goes through the foot. I really enjoyed going to see him. It’s been a huge difference to me. I can definitely recommend 3D printed insoles to other players. Hopefully, with these orthotics, I can extend my career for a few years yet and play the sport for which I have a lot of passion.
Donovan Grobbelaar
Auckland Aces and Howick-Pakuranga Club Cricket Allrounder
For me, it was more a case of the minor niggles. I would feel pain in my ligaments or in my Achilles heel, calves, or hips. The insoles are more about helping with a reduction in niggles, so that when I am not otherwise injured, I feel at 100 percent fitness, as opposed to around 90 percent. The fact that I have less niggles leads me to believe that I’m not going to be in line for as many hip injuries. These orthotics help reduce that. My feet are also feeling a lot better!
Sam Edkins
Auckland Cricketer
Where you can find us
A division of Orthotic Centre NZ Ltd, Orthotic Active has established a flagship clinic in St Johns, Auckland to provide clinical orthotic services for private and ACC patients. Expansion is planned into other existing locations in Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill and will undertake a full orthotic service across many medical requirements and practice types.
Orthotic Active is proud to help Kiwis all over the country rediscover freedom in their movement – and their lives. To find out how we could help you, give us a call today.
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