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Since graduating in 2007 from Otago University Sarah has been fortunate that physiotherapy has taken her all over the world, combining her love of sport and travel.
Sarah has been based in Auckland, London, Sydney and Wanaka. She worked for five years with two Australian Olympic teams, covering large international events in Rio, Mexico, Germany, Poland, Australia, UK and the USA. Sarah completed her post graduate in Sport & Exercise Physiotherapy at the Australian Institute of Sport in 2019.
Work and travel finally brought Sarah back to Wanaka in 2019 when she decided to start her own clinic and is still striving for the ultimate work/life balance.
Sarah works with several local and international elite athletes including Freeride Skiers, Olympic Park & Pipe Skiers and Mountain Bikers.
In her free time you will find her up the mountain snowboarding, mountain biking or hiking with her young family.
Senior Physiotherapist
Sports/Performance
BPhty (University of Otago), MHPrac (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy), PGDip SEM (Sports & Exercise Medicine), PGCertPhty (Acupuncture), PGCertHealSci (Continence management)
Philippa is a highly experienced musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist with 19 years of clinical practice experience. She has completed extensive postgraduate study, including Sports Medicine, Acupuncture, Continence management, and holds a Masters degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Philippa has worked extensively in elite sport, most recently as Lead Physiotherapist for Manu Samoa and Return to Play Coach for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. Philippa is our current Women’s health physiotherapist, helping Women through their pre and postnatal journeys, and with any other pelvic health conditions.
Clare is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who graduated from the University College of Dublin with Honours. She went on to specialise exclusively in Pelvic Health and completed further training in pelvic floor rehabilitation and continence in Australia, UK and at the University of Otago.
Clare has extensive experience in pelvic health both in a hospital setting for complex surgical cases as well as in the private setting. She ensures clients are well informed, comfortable and that their confidentially is maintained. Clare is registered as a Maternal Birthing Injury Provider with ACC.
Originally from the UK, Katherine graduated from St Georges University of London in 2015 and went on to study Hand and Upper Limb Therapy from Auckland University of Technology in 2023.
Katherine has extensive knowledge in high trauma and tendon repair injuries. She enjoys treating all acute and chronic hand conditions.
Sports injuries, Fractures, Tenosynovitis, Tendon injuries, Post op, Work related injuries and gradual process conditions. Both under ACC, private and hospital contracts.
Senior Physiotherapist
Sports/Performance/TMJ
BExSS (CEP) Hons1, MPhty (University of Queensland)
Jess attended school here in Wanaka before traveling and studying at the University of Queensland. She graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology then went on to gain a Masters of Physiotherapy Studies.
Jess worked in Brisbane as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Physiotherapist. She has worked with the Australian Paralympic classification, Exercise Physiology and Cardiac research programs. Jess tutored at the University of Queensland prior to returning home to Wanaka with her young family.
Jess is an experienced Pilates teacher and uses exercise, sports massage, dry needling and manual therapy to help people return to pain free movement and achieve their goals.
In her spare time she can be found snowboarding, hiking and at the lake with her young family.
Laura graduated from the University of Otago in 2013. Since graduating she has worked predominantly overseas in London and Verbier (Switzerland). Her love of skiing and mountain biking has brought her to Wanaka.
Laura spent several years travelling with the Trek Enduro Pro Mountain bike team and loves all injuries bike related. She has a special interest in cervical (neck), vertigo and TMJ (jaw) disorders.
Laura is an experienced pilates teacher. She uses exercise, sports massage, dry needling and manual techniques to get her clients back moving pain free again.
Bridgett graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Since then she has taken a special interest in using strength and conditioning principles to get both athletes and weekend warriors back to doing what they love.
Bridgett has additional training in clinical pilates, dry needling and on-field rehabilitation/speed training. Bridgett is passionate about building strong and resilient bodies, while trying to make this process as enjoyable and empowering as possible.
Beth graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2013.
Beth is a firm believer that Motion is Lotion! She loves getting her patients moving, and in particular enjoys introducing them to the benefits of all forms of exercise including the gym environment, and reformer pilates.
In her spare time Beth can be found snowboarding, paddleboarding, trail running, surfing and hiking in our beautiful backyard of Wanaka.
Originally from Ireland, Denise graduated from The Robert Gordon University in Scotland in 2008. She has worked all over the UK and Australia but has spent most of her working life in New Zealand.
Denise has additional training in Pilates, Manual Therapy and Dry Needling. She enjoys treating back pain and sports related injuries.
She loves getting into the great outdoors of Central Otago with her three children.
Clare has over 20 years of experience as a physiotherapist and has a post-graduate diploma in Acupuncture from Auckland University of Technology.
Clare has worked in both private practice and hospitals over in Australia and NZ. She worked for 5 years at Otago University as a Professional Practice Fellow and Year 4 Clinical Educator.
Clare enjoys treating all injuries and getting people back to health.
Ben is a passionate physiotherapist with a focus on injury prevention and mental well-being.
Ben has a special interest in concussion and looks into movement patterns, stress response, sleep and lifestyle factors to provide comprehensive support to his clients.
Ben has done several ski seasons in Japan, has a black belt in Zen Do Kai Karate and represented WA at a national level for triathlon.
Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons)
Zoe has a degree in Occupational Therapy from Otago Polytechnic and has spent the last decade helping clients make a successful return to work.
Originally from Dunedin, Zoe has worked all over Australia and New Zealand. She enjoys getting out into nature, spending time with her friends, family and her dog Gus.
HAND, WRIST AND ELBOW INJURIES. Caitie is a registered hand therapist with a post graduate in hand therapy from AUT and a BSc (Hons) from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. She enjoys treating all trauma and chronic hand injuries.
Caitie has been a hand therapist for over 15 years and supervises associate hand therapists through their study.
Clinic Manager
BSc (Sports and Exercise Science)
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