Dr Rachelle Martin

Senior Lecturer, Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, University of Otago Wellington

Dr Rachelle Martin is a Senior Lecturer in the Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit (RTRU), Department of Medicine, University of Otago Wellington, and a disability and rehabilitation researcher. Rachelle is committed to enabling disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to live the lives they choose. Her research focuses on developing equitable, health-enhancing services, processes, and policies through co-design and participatory approaches. Key areas include designing services and systems that align with people’s needs and aspirations, evaluating interventions for equitable access and outcomes, and fostering a more enabling society. Passionate about collaboration, Rachelle listens with curiosity to understand how people wish to engage with health services and participate meaningfully.