MEET THE TEAM

RICHIE MARSDEN

Physiotherapist/Director

Richie graduated from the University of Otago in 2004. His career has taken him from Dunedin to Christchurch to London to Auckland and in 2014 he returned home to Blenheim with his wife Emma. In 2015 Richie purchased The Physiotherapy Centre and it is now known as Edge Physio.

Richie has extensive experience within the field of Sports Physiotherapy. He has spent time touring nationally and internationally as the Head Physiotherapist for the Blackcaps, the NZ A Cricket team, the Canterbury Wizards, the Essex County Cricket team, the Samoan Rugby team, the Auckland Blues and the Tasman Red Devils. He is currently the Physiotherapist for the NZ U20 Rugby team and the Tasman Mako playing in the NPC. Richie also holds the local contract as the approved provider for High Performance Sport New Zealand working with elite athletes in many sports.

It goes without saying Richie has an interest in Sports Physiotherapy however you don’t have to be an athlete for him to help you. Using all of the skills he has acquired over the years he has a high level of knowledge and will put all of his experience gained into getting you back on track. When Richie isn’t at the clinic you might spot him on his mountain bike up on the Wither Hills, running down our fantastic riverbank track, chasing a little ball around a golf course or spending time keeping active with his wife and two children.

JANE LISSAMAN

Physiotherapist

Jane won’t tell us when she graduated but she does have a Diploma in Physiotherapy from the University of Otago and is a registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist with over 30 years of experience. Jane has an extensive knowledge of acupuncture, using both meridian and dry needling to assist with your rehabilitation. Call us biased but we think she is Marlborough’s best clinical acupuncturist. She will also use her background in manual, sports and McKenzie based therapy to help get you back on track.

Hailing from the Awatere, Jane is a keen weather watcher with her family vineyard producing beautiful wines. Her three children keep her busy and she is a regular on SH1 heading north or south to wherever their sporting endeavours take her.

TAMARA COUPER

Physiotherapist

Tamara graduated from the University of Otago in 2021. After living down south (Dunedin and Christchurch) for 6 years she decided to come back home to the sunny Marlborough region.

Sport has always been something Tamara has enjoyed and she loves being part of a team and working towards a common goal. Tamara has been involved in many sports such as netball and basketball, but volleyball has always been her passion. Tamara finds working with patients to reach their goals extremely rewarding and has an interest in sporting injuries, post-op care and exercise rehabilitation.

In her spare time you’ll find her spending time with friends and family, playing sport and enjoying everything that the beautiful Marlborough Sounds has to offer.

BRIDGETTE HOSFORD

Physiotherapist

Bridgette graduated from the University of Otago in 2023 and has moved to Blenheim to explore the top of the South. She is originally from the 'winterless' North of New Zealand and is thoroughly enjoying the Marlborough sunshine.

She is passionate about keeping people moving and enabling them to keep doing what they love. She is excited to work alongside our active local community to help patients achieve their goals.

In her spare time you might spot Bridgette out exploring new tracks and trails. She is an active sports person herself so knows what it takes from a physical perspective to perform.

MEGHAN DEAKER

Administration

Meghan leads our exceptional team on the front desk. After moving to Blenheim in 2009, “For two years”, Meghan is now a local. She has extensive experience in administration and is a highly valued member of our Edge Physio team.

In her spare time Meghan enjoys following her two children around the country watching their sporting endeavours and going for walks around our beautiful province.