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Physiotherapist
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I have been working in private practice since graduation and have been able to work in a variety of settings mainly in the musculoskeletal setting. Areas I have worked include Aotea college, Northern United Rugby Football Club (NRFU), Wellington youth grade rugby teams (Under 16s, 19s, 20s) and Tawa medical centre.
Outside work I do enjoy going to the gym, exploring the great outdoors, social sports whenever I get a chance, and spending quality time with family and friends.
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Known as ‘Zeke”, he comes to us from the UK to explore and experience physiotherapy in a different part of the world. Zeke has almost 3 years of Post graduate experience, primarily working in a rotational roles in the NHS in the UK (Acute inpatient/outpatient setting).
He also has experience in specialties including musculoskeletal, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Cardiorespiratory and A&E
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As a qualified physiotherapist I have worked as an autonomous practitioner in a variety of clinical areas, holistically treating patients with acute and chronic conditions. Utilising my problem-solving and adaptable communication skills I am able to effectively identify patients’ key problems and collaboratively develop treatment plans to help patients achieve specific goals and ultimately
improve their quality of life. I have a keen interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, working as a senior physiotherapist in this area. During this time, I have supervised and lead training for junior members of the team as well as taking on the role of a clinical educator for physiotherapy students.
I utilise a combination of hands on treatment as well as exercise prescription. Use of gym based rehab, taping, soft tissue work and manual therapy.
Outside work I enjoy running and netball in my free time.
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I have always been working in private sector ever since graduated from the university. I have also worked for a football academy and a high-performing football team. Prior to graduating I completed my internship at Te Whatu Ora Lower Hutt in their orthopaedic ward, musculoskeletal outpatient, as well as community team.
Outside of work I enjoy pole dancing, going to the beach, staying active
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I started my professional career in 2018 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. I worked in state for 6 years where I worked in a tertiary health setting seeing a variety of patients in both an in-patient and out-patient setting. Over the years I worked closely with specialist doctors and surgeons, specifically in the field of orthopaedic rehabilitation pre and post surgery. After about a year in state, I branched out to gain some private health experience and worked in private practice on a Locum basis for the last 4 years, thereby gaining the best of both worlds.
Working in South Africa, there was always a natural love for community and it has always been a priority to strive for excellent patient care within a system that was so strained. I therefore make it an effort to always learn more and to give the best patient centred treatment while taking on a partnership role with my patients to obtain the best possible return to function.
Outside work, I love cooking and baking, and time spent exploring. On a good you’d find me at the beach lazing the day away. Generally I enjoy time spent with friends and family. My sport of choice is dancing, I was actually classically trained in ballet and ballroom dancing throughout my primary and high school career, which is actually where my love for physiotherapy started due to my own personal dance injuries.
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Sian is an Otago university graduate who has been working in private practice in Wellington. She enjoys the challenge of being a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, and has an interest in sports physiotherapy especially rugby.
She has worked with the Tawa rugby club and also the physio for Wellington Pride as their physiotherapist as well
Outside work Sian loves spending time with friends and family, being active and watching/participating in sports
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Sneha is an very experienced physiotherapist in private practice who holds also Masters degree in physiotherapy from AUT. She has worked also in Auckland hospital as well been part of research. She has a special interest in older adult’s, rehabilitation based physiotherapy and women’s health.
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Senior Physiotherapist
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Rachel an experienced physiotherapist who graduated from AUT university with a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in physiotherapy. Originally a local from Wellington, prior to becoming a physiotherapist she completed a Bachelor of Health Science with a major in Sport and Exercise. Going in to the physiotherapy industry with the knowledge and experiences she attained from this degree, her dance background and working as a trainer and qualified Pilates Instructor helped to lay the foundation for her practice with a solid understanding of movement and exercise.
She brings a holistic, patient-centered approach to her practice and whilst always working to treat the injury she is always analyzing and treating the cause.
Rachel has worked as a Physiotherapist at a Private Practice on Auckland’s North Shore where she developed a special interest in cervicogenic headaches and migraine treatment and gained experience with a multitude of injuries and clients, including high performance athletes.
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Lead & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy – University of Otago
Credentialed by Dr Melissa Davidson Pelvic Health Training
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Nicole is a very experienced physiotherapist having worked in New Zealand and Australia for many years. Her passion is in utilising excellent communication skills while providing evidence based treatments. She has experience dealing with a wide variety of different conditions and really enjoys the challenge of working with whoever comes through the clinic doors.
Her special areas of interests are women’s and men’s pelvic health which she can provide expert treatment and rehabilitation for. Nicole is passionate about helping men and women take back control of their own health. She has seen the devastating impact that pelvic conditions can have on a person’s quality of life. Her passion comes from seeing how simple strategies and knowledge can have life changing effects.
For woman, Nicole is passionate about treating and assisting women with prenatal and postnatal conditions, pelvic conditions such as prolapse and incontinence, as well assisting women to return back to exercise and sport, She understand the individual and complex needs of the women’s body and empowers every individual to understand their body and be able to do what they love.
In addition, Nicole is able to help woman who have sustained a maternal birth injury.
See her profile on the Pelvic Health Directory of NZ:
https://www.pelvichealthdirectory.co.nz/wellington/porirua/pelvic-health-professional/nicole-frisby
Other clinical interests include occupational rehabilitation as well as real enthusiasm for pool and gym based rehabilitation. In addition Nicole can offer a unique experience of working closely with endurance sports athletes.
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Senior Physiotherapist
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12 years of physiotherapy experience across the public and private health sectors in New Zealand and South Africa. Extensive private practice and sports experience in high level sports, mostly in rugby and cricket, as well as rowers. Has worked alongside several surgeons and has been involved in a lot of post surgical rehabilitation (bariatrics, abdominal and gastrointestinal surgeries and lots of orthopaedic surgeries) where he gained a lot of experience in managing and rehabilitating people after their operations.
Maurice’s’ interests are in post-surgical (especially orthopaedic) rehabilitation, posture-related injuries, sports injuries, injuries and conditions of the neck and back, knee and ankle injuries.
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Physiotherapist
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Calum comes to us from the UK having completed his post graduate Masters in physiotherapy on the background of a sports and exercise degree. Prior to coming to New Zealand Calum was working on as a senior NHS physiotherapy. He has a keen interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
“My motivation for registering as a Physiotherapist in New Zealand stems both from a passion for travelling and for my profession. As a physiotherapist there are always opportunities for continual professional and personal growth which leads to not only the satisfaction of learning new skills but of knowing it is helping those who we treat.”
Calum is interested in sports including football, athletics and tennis. He regularly plays football, runs, cycles and play tennis. He also enjoys travel, reading and listening to music.
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Senior Physiotherapist
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Jane is very experienced physiotherapist who trained in the UK before coming out to NZ to settle with her husband. She has been the mainstay of Whitby physiotherapy clinic for over 20 years now. She looking forward to being part of the North City Physiotherapy team and continuing to treat in the Whitby commununity
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Senior Physiotherapist
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16 years of physiotherapy experience across the public and private health sectors in New Zealand. Working with patients from beginning of life through to end of life. Worked with high level sports teams and have been physiotherapist on international sporting tours. 9 years of experience delivering workplace health and wellbeing services through a variety of industries. Experience leading pain management programs and escalated care programs. Mentoring and developing physiotherapy students and physiotherapists in clinical skills and human skills. Host of the wellbeing and resilience podcast “Uncomfortable is OK”
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Physiotherapist
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BSc Physiotherapy (First class) – Coventry University
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Sarah comes to us from the UK having graduated from Coventry University. She has experience working in a variety of setting in the NHS including musculoskeletal outpatients and orthopedic departments. She is a highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic physiotherapist.
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Physiotherapist
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BSc Physiotherapy (First class) – Coventry University
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Indre comes to us from the UK having graduated from Coventry University. She has experience in working with musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the UK having worked through many areas of the NHS.
She is passionate about helping her patients reach their goals.
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