About Us
The helpful team at Tasman Bay Podiatry will work with you to develop a treatment plan for you, explain exactly what you need to do to get better, and follow up with you to keep your recovery on track. Book an appointment.
Chris Gates
Senior Podiatrist
Chris is a team member with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He graduated when Podiatry School was at C I T (Central Institute of Technology) where he later went back as a part time Clinical Tutor before moving to Nelson. He holds a Dip. Chir (NZ) and a Dip. Pod. Surgery(NZ)
Being an endurance athlete himself he has probably experienced first hand a number of the injuries he is seeing in the Clinic. Chris loves reading and advancing his knowledge in all things Sports Medicine based. He is a Sports Accredited Podiatrist through Podiatry NZ and was awarded the inaugural Podiatry NZ Sports Award last year, the team here were very proud of his achievement.
So whether it’s Sports related or Comfort care – corns, callous, ingrown toenails etc, make an appointment to see Chris.
Raewyn Phipps
Senior Podiatrist
Raewyn has been a podiatrist for nearly as long as Chris (30+ years). Based in Wanaka, (Aspiring Podiatry) she can be found at Tasman Bay Podiatry on a regular basis every 4-6 weeks. Raewyn has a BHSc Podiatry, PGDipHSc and a MSM Rehabilitation qualifications.
Raewyn likes to run, bike and dip in the lake when its warm and play in the snow in the winter.
Raewyn sees Podiatric care as a combination of science and art and unique for each person. From comfort care with a dose of moisturising foot massage to consults for orthotic intervention, each treatment plan takes an individual's needs into account.
Make an appointment with Raewyn to have your feet pampered… 
If you are needing Podiatry care while in Wanaka, call Raewyn on +64 210 2501 664
Caro Gates
Practice Manager
Caro is our Practice Manager extraordinaire (our Jill of all trades), the only thing she won’t do is treat your feet (phew, wipe the forehead and you can breathe a sigh of relief).
She is no stranger to putting her body on the line having competed in both ultramarathons and ironman events and survived to tell the story.
Caro strives to make your visit to Tasman Bay Podiatry memorable from the moment you step through the door. Her welcome and smiling face will put you completely at ease.
We are the team that aims to keep your feet happy and put your feet first. So in the first instance book an appointment with the Tasman Bay Podiatry team.