Christie Whitehead
— SENIOR Physiotherapist/DIRECTOR
Christie has been working in the sports physio world for almost 10 years. She has completed all advanced dry needling courses in NZ and is now an examiner/mentor to the students. Christie has experience working with Olympic and elite level athletes. She has a hands-on approach, with a strong passion for manual therapy and myofascial release but also has a background in Sport & Exercise Science to ensure you complete your full rehabilitation plan to prevent further injury.
Christie has a wide background in sports and dance while also competing at an international level for Underwater Hockey over a 10 year period. She is also the NZ Underwater Hockey Physiotherapist, who travels internationally with the squads. She loves to get out into nature and enjoys swimming, running and dabbles in cycling.
Rachel Belsey
— SENIOR Physiotherapist
With 20 years experience, Rachel is highly knowledgeable with a great understanding of biomechanics, rehabilitation and manual therapy. Her background includes working with high level & elite athletes, and national teams in a variety of sports. Rachel is trained in Western Acupuncture, Dry Needling and shock-wave therapy, which is accessible in clinic.
Rachel comes from a high level representative squash background, she enjoys mountain biking and participating in lots of walking events and challenges.
JASMINE JUNG
— Traditional Chinese Medicine & Cosmetic ACUPUNCTURIST
Jasmine is our Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist. She is keen to provide not only treatments for what ails you, but also prevention of illness before it comes into play!
She is fascinated by the body's ability to heal itself and passionate about enabling this process through the use of acupuncture. Jasmine is always curious and always questioning people; interested in a wide range of ideas & concepts, and uses this to advantage when getting to the core of any health issues she treats. Her strengths are:- Women’s health- Pregnancy related issues & fertility- Stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks- Supporting mind & body from cancer
- Weight loss- Cosmetic acupuncture- General wellbeing
- Also, injury related pain and limitations (ACC certified)
Jaz had been enjoying various activities including martial arts, sky diving, bungy jumping. She also appreciates hiking with her partner and friends to enjoy mother nature.
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LOUIS FLAVELL-BIRCH
— PRACTICE MANAGER/DIRECTOR
Louis will be working his magic on the front desk. He has experience working in reception at physiotherapy clinics in the past so won’t be lacking those computer skills.
Louis has always had a passion of being outdoors & active, with a background in almost every sport under the sun. He also competed for NZ in Underwater Hockey for over 10 years. He’s recently taken up the sport of triathlon which he is currently training hard for.
Stop & chat sports or leave your dog at reception for him to adore and look after!
Louis has always had a passion of being outdoors & active, with a background in almost every sport under the sun. He also competed for NZ in Underwater Hockey for over 10 years. He’s recently taken up the sport of triathlon which he is currently training hard for.
Stop & chat sports or leave your dog at reception for him to adore and look after!