Gretchen graduated from the Auckland University of Technology New Zealand, 2000, in physiotherapy and again in 2006 with a Post Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture.

Gretchen has worked in New Zealand, Australia and the UK in both the private and public settings.

She moved to England and joined the Abbey clinic in 2009.

She has a keen interest in clinical pilates, acupuncture and sports injury problems .In New Zealand she worked with a number of international sports teams and enjoyed touring with them.

Gretchen is an enthusiastic sports person and competes regularly in triathlons and recently completed her first ironman distance event, coming 9th.Consequently she understands the desire to achieve and push yourself in sport,and how important the correct rehabilitation programme is.