Our approach to wellbeing and performance

Beckford Sports is a Specialist Sports, Exercise and Performance Medicine clinic with a strong family and community focus. We take a holistic approach to wellbeing, and support our patients from the time of injury through the rehabilitation process and ongoing performance improvement. 

Specialists

Our specialists have worked with elite athletes, dancers and teams from the  Crusaders Development Squad to the Football Ferns. We bring this knowledge into our practice, and use the same model as we would use for an elite athlete to care for our patients and their families. 


Our team is passionate about ongoing learning and we incorporate the latest science and research into our injury management to create bespoke treatment plans tailored to each patient’s clinical needs.


Our team works cohesively to ensure that you receive prompt investigations and personalised care. Our focus is on making the treatment process simple, approachable, and easy to understand whilst maintaining clear communication with our referrers. Patients are welcome to directly book appointments to see our Sports Doctor without the need for referral.

The Team

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Dr Yaso Kathiravel

Sport and Exercise Physician
BSc (Hons) MB ChB (Edin) PG Dip (Sports Med) FACSEP

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    Yaso is a Specialist in Sport and Exercise Medicine with over 20 years’ experience in multiple fields, including surgery and emergency medicine. She has worked with elite teams including the Football Ferns, Tactix Netball, Crusader Knights and Scottish Rugby. 


    Yaso provides specialist care to active individuals of all ages with a special focus on children, young adults,police and military personnel.


    Keeping patients active and healthy is fundamental to Yaso’s philosophy, and her collaborative approach allows her patients to achieve their full potential. 


    She is passionate about supporting young athletes through their sporting careers and is the medical lead for the Lincoln University Sports Scholars.

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Professor Michael Hamlin

Exercise Scientist
BPhEd MHMS PhD

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    Professor Michael Hamlin is an internationally established exercise scientist and is currently Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lincoln University. Mike has published hundreds of research articles, and holds prestigious Fellowships with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), European College of Sports Science (ECSS) as well Sport and Exercise New Zealand.


    Mike is passionate about translating the techniques used in exercise science to create improved performance in both elite and recreational athletes. Sharing the secrets and using the principles of exercise science, Mike hopes to allow everyone to reach their best.

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