The Optimal Performance Team

Anthony Chapman
Physiotherapist

I completed my Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago in 2000 and then went on to complete a Post Graduate Diploma and Masters in Sports Physiotherapy in 2005 and 2006 respectively.  My Master's topic was on "Low Back Motion in Cyclists" and involved a 12 camera 3D motion analysis system and lots of number crunching after the initial fun of playing with 3d stick cyclists on the computer.

I started Optimal Performance in 2011 and it is the workplace that I have always wanted to have.  I love that we combine classes, gym, physio, massage, bikefits and running all under one roof.  I am lucky to have a great team around me including my wife, Vic. 

I have been racing bikes since 1994 and have represented Otago and New Zealand on both road and track.  Over the years I have won ten New Zealand National titles, an Oceania title and placed as high as 5th at World Cup level.  I have won domestic tours and won stages at both Wellington and Southland tours as well as taking the KOM title at the Tour of Southland on the way to finishing 3rd on GC in 2005. I still love cycling but am extending my love of adventures into mountainbiking, trail running and more recently kayaking.

I look am now aiming for the 2024 Coast to Coast longest Day after winning the mixed tandem teams with Vic, my wife, in the 2021 Coast to Coast and placing 3rd in the Vet section in the 2022 Longest Day.

I have the pleasure of being able to combine my passion for cycling with a job that I really enjoy, morphing them together to provide bikesetups, coaching, gym programmes and injury prevention and treatment with a real difference.

Qualifications:

• BPhty

• Postgrad Dip Sports Physiotherapy

• Masters Sports Physiotherapy

• PAANZ Dry Needling

Vic Chapman
Muskuloskeletal Massage Therapist

I worked as a Registered Nurse before turning to Massage therapy.  I have studied Raynor therapy which is a nerve release therapy that works really well for a lot of clients, helping me to release the muscles more effectively.  

I love to ride my bike or run or paddleboard or virtually any other outdoor activity either with my friends or family.  I am always looking for new adventures and the chance to get outside whenever I can juggle it around work and looking after our family.

Whether you are looking for a deep tissue sports massage, a recovery rub, pregnancy massage or a more in-depth Raynor treatment, I will help get your body ready for your next challenge.  I can also do relaxation massage, but be sure to ask as I find stronger treatments to be more effective at fixing issues and do prefer them.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Nursing

• Certificate in Brandon Raynor Therapy

• Diploma in Brandon Raynor Therapy

MEGAN BOYD
Physiotherapist

I graduated from The University of Salford with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy in 2017. Since then I have worked in a variety of settings from the NHS, private practise, leading private hospitals and lucky enough to work at the Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence in the UK. 

I have grown up loving and being involved in all sports. I started racing on my bike at the age of 3 and have loved it ever since. My main passion was always cycling and specifically track cycling. I placed 3rd in the Sprint national championships in 2011 as well as numerous regional championship wins on the velodrome. From then I became part of the Great Britain cycling team and spent alot of time piloting the front of the tandems for partially sighted riders, I became national champion for the tandem 1km time trial in 2012.

More recently I have found a love for road cycling and in 2023 I became part of a Womens Road Cycling team in the UK. Last year I had an unexpected 4 wins on the road in my first road racing season and finished 2nd in the regional criterium championships. I am hoping to continue and progress my cycling whilst here in NZ.

Being involved in sport has also given me a huge interest into the human body, how it works and how to get the most out of it. I am so lucky that I am able to put my two passions together and work as a physiotherapist. I have a large interest in MSK conditions, orthopaedics, pre and post operative and rehabilitation. My goal is always to improve a person's quality of life and achieve their goals, whether that be sporting or functional. I like to combine numerous manual therapy techniques alongside massage and strength and conditioning to achieve this.

Qualifications

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy

• APPI mat work level 1

• AACP acupuncture qualification

conner van turnhout
PhysioTherapist

Growing up I was always injured from sport and spent a lot of time working with Physiotherapists. This led to an interest in the human body and how to optimise both recovery and performance. As a result I completed my Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago in 2019. Since then I have spent the majority of time working with a range of sporting and work related musculoskeletal injuries.

I have a large interest in return to sport, injury prevention, orthopaedic and surgical injuries. I like to combine gym strengthening and manual therapy techniques into treatment to help people return to sport and recreational activities as quickly and as safetly as possible.

I have worked with multiple rugby clubs around New Zealand and have had the pleasure to represent both Wellington and Otago at different age grade levels for Rugby. I am currently playing premier rugby at the Sumner Rugby Football club. When I am not at work or on the footy pitch you will most likely find me on the golfing green, ski slopes or in the gym.

Qualifications:

• BPhty