About Us
Meet The Team
Lisa Pearson
Owner/Practice Manager
Upon completing an Accounting Course after leaving school, I spent many years travelling and working overseas, mainly Europe. I came back to New Zealand in the year 2000 after my big O.E and settled back down in my home town of Tauranga in the Mighty Bay of Plenty where I met my fiance Al. We have 3 awesome children Troy, Aidan & Eva-Rose.
We have recently sold our 7 days a week business, and I have worked for Body Mechanix for over 10 years. My partner and I decided since it was a good fit that we would purchase The Practice.
I enjoy meeting new and existing clients, and seeing them come through the clinic and leaving very satisfied with the treatments they have received.
I enjoy walking, swimming, skiing, spending good quality time with the family outdoors and exploring the country.
Mandy Girling
Podiatrist BSc Hons Podiatry (UK)
Mandy first started her career as a registered general nurse working for the NHS in the UK. In 2011 she graduated from the University of Salford with a bachelor of science with honours in Podiatry.
Over the last 11 years has worked in a variety of clinics including general podiatry, musculoskeletal, diabetes, rheumatoid, gait analysis and nail surgery. Mandy eventually decided she wanted to travel more and moved to New Zealand 6 years ago to Rotorua on a working visa. It was here she met her partner Zac and ended up staying in New Zealand as she fell in love with the lifestyle and beautiful country.
In 2018 she moved to Tauranga and worked in many different clinics specialising in musculoskeletal helping athletes and ACC injuries recover.
After having her beautiful baby boy Timothy, she now works part-time for Body Mechanix. She enjoys treating patients using a holistic approach and providing the best care possible to help resolve her patients’ foot complications.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family going for bike rides, walking up the mount and having picnics in the park.
Call us on 07 578 6080 to book an appointment with Mandy.
Lisa Nhan
Registered Qualified Podiatrist
Dr Lisa Nhan is a board-certified foot and ankle-trained specialist and foot surgeon from Southern California. She will be working at Body Mechanix as a Registered Qualified Podiatrist. After graduating from Georgetown University in Washington DC, she completed her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree (DPM) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Lisa then went on to complete her 3-year podiatric medicine and surgery residency training program at Long Beach Medical Center in Southern California with a focus on sports medicine and diabetic lower extremity care.
Over the last 10 years, she has worked in private practice and hospital-based practices in America. With her advanced training, Lisa will be able to provide exceptional patient care on an individualised basis in the full range of podiatric services. Lisa enjoys the challenge and shared the success of getting her patients back on their feet to live an active, healthy lifestyle.
After meeting her husband, who is a Kiwi from the beautiful Bay of Plenty, and now with two young kids, the family has decided to raise their boy and girl in New Zealand where the children can grow up surrounded by nature and enjoy a wholesome family life.
Call us on 07 578 6080 to book an appointment with Lisa.
Dalibor Mikulas
Podiatrist
Dali, born in Czechoslovakia, studied podiatry in the UK at the University of Huddersfield and graduated with honours in July 2024. He is keen on expanding his knowledge and experience in diabetes, MSK injuries and nail surgery, as well as expanding his general podiatry.
In the past, he worked as a graduate sports therapist in semi-professional football and provided services for a private physiotherapy clinic. During this time, he further developed his knowledge and skills at Sheffield Hallam University, achieving a post graduate certificate in manual therapy.
His passion for achieving excellent service, implementing patient centred approach and experience in treating a wide range of patients has allowed him to improve patients’ quality of life.
Outside of work Dali enjoys spending time dancing, hiking, skiing and his next personal project is to learn surfing in New Zealand.
Call us on 07 578 6080 to book an appointment with Dali.
Maria Cannon
BHSc. Podiatry
Originally from Auckland, Maria moved to Tauranga in 2007 to practice Podiatry. Upon arriving she met her husband and has never left.
Maria finds working with patients extremely satisfying, especially helping those who have had long-standing pain from an injury. She finds joy in helping improve the quality of life for her patients and connecting with the elderly.
Over the course of her career, Maria has worked in full and part-time podiatry while raising her three kids. She is passionate about helping people which has seen her always volunteer in community organisations.
Outside of podiatry, Maria enjoys spending time with her family outdoors and ceroc dancing when she can.
Call us on 07 578 6080 to book an appointment with Maria.
Emma Sievwright
BHSc. Podiatry
We are delighted to have Emma join our team this year in August 2022.
Emma moved home to the Bay of Plenty after living in Auckland for 5 years. Emma loved being back in Tauranga and working with the community providing podiatry services for all ages. Throughout her career, she has spent periods of time outside of New Zealand developing her podiatry experience.
Emma lived in the UK on two separate occasions and most recently returned from 12 months in the United States. These experiences have also enabled her to get access to the most up-to-date methods for effective care
Emma is passionate about the ever-evolving appreciation and professionalism of podiatry in New Zealand and sees herself contributing to its development during her career.
Call us on 07 578 6080 to book an appointment with Emma.
Sally Hedley Dunmore
Massage Therapist/Reflexologist
Sally has been in the industry for nearly 13 years, working in multiple clinics and being self-employed in New Zealand and in the UK.
Reflexology is one of her passions and still fascinates her to this day, as much as it did when she studied. The benefits and how it makes her clients feel are simply amazing.
Sally moved to NZ in 2019 and she feels it’s now her forever home, which she shares with her husband Steve and her little girl Lucy.
Sally enjoys in her free time being with her family, running, cycling, and having coffee at the beach ideally with a book or with friends and sometimes a G&T.
Sally is currently on maternity leave.
Carolyn Braid
Massage Therapist
I moved back to NZ, March 2024 after 42 years living in Australia. While I was there I was working in the Allied Health industry since graduating with a diploma remedial massage in 2011.
I have worked in a variety of roles, including sports massage therapist for athletes, NRL, AFL and Netball Australia. I worked as a chiropractic assistant for 13 years and alongside an Osteopath, where I was able to expand my knowledge and experience to use in my own massage therapy clinic.
I love my work and over my 13 years of massaging in whatever situation, I see every client as unique and I treat them according to their presenting condition. Whether it be an injury, chronic pain or just relief from stress.
My free time is spent with family and friends, pets and in the garden, cooking, yoga and time enjoying nature.
Call us on 07 578 6080 to book an appointment with Carolyn.
Olayemi Eseyin
Physiotherapist
I am a seasoned physiotherapist with nearly 10 years of working experience, I have successfully rehabilitated diverse patients, restoring mobility and enhancing their quality of life.
I specialise in musculoskeletal disorders and I have a track record of designing tailored treatment plans that have led to a significant reduction in pain and improved functionality.
My commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning ensures that I stay at the forefront of the field which helps to fuel my passion for helping individuals achieve their physical potential.
Outside of my professional life, I am a family person. I love to spend time with my beautiful wife and my two lovely girls. I also love to read to keep up with the current trends in my field and outside my field.
Call us on 07 578 6080 to book an appointment with Olayemi.
Fynn Jiang
MD (China) Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
Fynn has over 20 years of acupuncture experience, treating many patients when studying at university.
Fynn worked in Beijing Electric Power Hospital for 18 years where he treated about 40 patients per day.
He worked in the Cardiovascular medicine department and Pneumology department as a resident doctor for one year.
Fynn worked in the General surgery department, Orthopedics department and Emergency department as a resident doctor for two years.
Fynn was a vice-chief TCM Doctor in China. His Doctor’s Licence in China is still valid. He has experience in modern medicine and TCM.
In Fynn’s own time, he enjoys refereeing Basketball.
Call us on 07 578 6080 to book an appointment with Fynn.
Colleen Chirnside
Teeth Whitening Consultant
Previously to Body Mechanix I have been a business owner and have been working mainly in Tourism Sales & Marketing Management roles for leading-edge organisations.
I worked in the UK for 12 years and came back to New Zealand to raise a family. I am married with three children, my youngest is 9 years old so that keeps me very busy… I enjoy spending time with friends, usually that would involve a walk, biking, or dinner. I love to travel and hope to do more of that in the future.
Akima Hapuku
Receptionist/Admin
I was born in Auckland then moved with my family to Tauranga in 2010 to care for aging grandparents. I started at Body Mechanix doing work experience while studying Accounting Support Services at Toi Ohomai. Then, I progressed to being a part-time receptionist/admin. I enjoy horse riding, sending time with friends and listening to music.
Akima is looking forward meeting you at Body Mechanix
Call us on 07 578 6080.
Liz Hosking
Podiatrist Dip.Pod (NZ) BSc Hons (UK)
I have been practising for nearly 40 years and it is a pleasure to care for all ages and even up to three generations in a family!
Clinical practice has changed immensely after this time, but also the rates of patient to practitioner. There is more of a collaboration and teamwork approach which together gets the best outcomes.
In my spare time, I enjoy family time and my gardens.