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B.Phty, MHPrac, PG Occ Health and MPNZ

Bradcliff Breathing Method Level 1

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Health and wellness are my passion and this is expressed through Body Wise Health which I started in May 2010.

I have more than 25 years experience in the field of Physiotherapy, having worked in a vast range of positions in New Zealand and overseas in the USA and the UK. With a Masters in Health Science in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, I am an APPI Pilates Instructor, a qualified Occupational Health Physiotherapist and trained in Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal conditions.

My mission is to help others achieve optimal health and wellbeing and I have a strong belief in a holistic and proactive approach to health. I do this through a combination of traditional Sports Physiotherapy, Massage and Myofascial Therapy, Acupuncture, Spinal Mobilisations and Manipulation, Pilates, Wellness Coaching, Woman's Health, Stress Management and Work Site Assessments.

LOVES: Mountain bike adventures, time spent with two naughty burmese cats, baking (and eating) ginger crunch!

BSc (Hons) Phty, PG Cert Acup, PG Cert Manip Therapy, MPNZ

Bradcliff Breathing Method Level 1

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I graduated with a BSc(Hons) in Physiotherapy in the UK in 1992 and worked in the field of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Outpatients within the NHS for nearly a decade.

My husband and I came to Christchurch in 2002, fell in love with the Kiwi lifestyle, and lapped up all the opportunities for adventure that the South Island provides.

As well as raising a family, running a business and competing in multi-sport races for many years, I have gained experience in a variety of private clinics in the city.

My areas of physiotherapy interest include Post-Operative Rehabilitation and those niggling sporting injuries that have become chronic. With all my clients I try to think outside the square and address underlying muscle imbalance issues in other parts of the body.

I believe in empowering clients with knowledge about their condition and try to give them useful skills for ongoing self-management.

I am a member of Physiotherapy New Zealand and have post graduate training in Manipulative Physiotherapy as well as Acupuncture for musculoskeletal conditions.

LOVES: Running, mountain biking, ocean swimming all year round, family campervan adventures in our converted fire truck (called Kermit).

B.Phty, MPNZ

Bradcliff Breathing Method Level 1 & 2

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I have 25+ years experience working in NZ and the UK, in sports physiotherapy, paediatrics, adolescent health and general musculo-skeletal treatment and rehabilitation.

I am a qualified Bradcliff breathing practitioner and knowledgeable in long covid recovery. I have a diploma in sports medicine, dry needling proficiency certificate and first aid trained.

I am passionate about improving quality of life for clients, aiming to get them back to pre-injury function or even better than before. I advocate for finding balance in life and promote getting the basics right for healing and wellbeing, sleep, nutrition, hydration, breathing, exercise and reducing stress.

I live locally with my husband and our two teenagers. I am at my happiest in nature, hiking, running and wild swimming.

LOVES: Travelling to new places with my trusty back pack on. Quiz night with our neighbours is a highlight of my week.

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I am the "flexible behind the scenes" administrator for all of the Body Wise Health office needs. I am here to help you with your enquiries and bookings whether you are a new client or booking a follow-up appointment. I have extensive experience in administration and am excited to see where the future leads the practice.

LOVES: Spending time with family, reading, gardening and biking.