Charlene graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2018 and has worked in Tauranga and Palmerston North at busy musculoskeletal clinics since. She enjoys treating a variety of general musculoskeletal and sports injuries including runners, triathletes and getting people back to their everyday lives.
Charlene has over 16 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, working as a personal trainer and physio assistant before studying Physiotherapy. She has a passion for exercise and overall health and loves to empower her patients to get the most out of life. Charlene uses her passion for exercise and wellbeing to get people back to the things they love as well as using manual therapy, dry needling and education.
When she is not in clinic, you’ll find Charlene at the top of the Mount, at the beach or at a local playground with her young daughter. She is excited to join the team at Mount Physio and is looking forward to helping her local community.
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Esteban brings over a decade of expertise having both a Physiotherapy and and Osteopathy degree specialising in physical rehabilitation. With his extensive background, he is adept at providing comprehensive care and personalised treatment plans to address a wide range of pathologies and promote overall wellness.
Esteban finds great fulfillment in caring for individuals with complex symptoms, where he can apply his extensive knowledge and skills in hands-on therapy. Utilising techniques such as manipulations, joint mobilization, therapeutic exercises, soft and deep tissue massage, as well as cranial and visceral therapy, he aims to restore balance to the body's stress axis, autonomic nervous system, immune system, metabolic functions, and endocrine system.
In addition to hands-on therapy, Esteban employs a multifaceted approach to promote holistic healing/coaching. He devises individualised strategies that may include dietary interventions, supplementation recommendations, tailored physical exercise regimens, and lifestyle modifications such as intermittent living. View details »
Freya graduated from Physiotherapy at University College Dublin in 2017. After working with rugby and Gaelic football clubs in Ireland, she moved to New Zealand in 2018 and fell in love with her second home. After spending three winters snowboarding in Queenstown, you will now find Freya exploring all the natural beauty the North Island has to offer.
Freya draws on a variety of modalities in her physiotherapy practice which are tailored to the needs of the individual. These include exercise prescription, manual therapy, dry needling and an emphasis on education to empower patients on their rehabilitation journey. She believes in a holistic approach to health and is passionate about helping people get back to doing what they love.
In 2021, Freya decided to undertake training in pelvic health physiotherapy. Encouraged by the enthusiasm and passion of her tutors, she took up a role in pelvic health at Tauranga Hospital and has gained invaluable experience treating women and men of all ages with pelvic dysfunction. This includes bladder and bowel issues, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction and pelvic organ prolapse.
Freya is now offering Pelvic Health physio to our patients on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our Dee Street clinic. If you are interested in learning more, please call our reception and we will be happy to help. View details »