Rebecca is a newly graduated Physiotherapist from Ulster University in Northern Ireland who recently joined Active Health after backpacking through Southeast Asia for 14 weeks. Growing up in a 'rugby mad' household, Rebecca developed a passion for sport and injury rehabilitation, playing hockey since age eight and representing at school, university and county level. After experiencing her own injury during a hockey tour in Amsterdam and discovering the importance of functional rehabilitation, she realised physiotherapy was her calling and pursued her Bachelor of Physiotherapy. From a small county in Ireland, Rebecca loves to travel and is excited to explore the Waikato and New Zealand during her time here, bringing her enthusiasm for sports rehabilitation and fresh perspective to client care. View details »
Laura is a highly experienced Pelvic/Women's Health and MSK Physiotherapist with 16+ years' expertise, having joined our Ulster Street clinic in 2008 after completing her physiotherapy degree in Northern Ireland and earning her Post-Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2015. She specialises in Women's and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy through various advanced courses, helping clients recover from conditions including pelvic organ prolapse, abdominal separation (DRA), pelvic floor dysfunction, and pregnancy-related pain. Originally focused on sports rehabilitation working with rugby teams and representative level netball, Laura transitioned to combining pelvic health with musculoskeletal physiotherapy after recognising the need for holistic care that addresses how conditions like low back pain can be driven by pelvic dysfunction. Laura is particularly passionate about supporting women through pregnancy and postnatal recovery with tailored exercise plans for returning to movement, running, and sport, empowering women to feel confident and strong in their bodies through every life stage. View details »
Hayley is a dedicated Physiotherapist who joined Active Health in October 2022 after completing her studies at University of Otago School of Physiotherapy in 2020. She has gained valuable experience in musculoskeletal, aged care, post-operative orthopaedics and cardiac physiotherapy at a Hamilton clinic, while completing additional training in Women's health and reformer Pilates. Growing up playing football and being exposed to the benefits of physical activity, Hayley developed her passion for physiotherapy after spending time with a physiotherapist during her adolescent years and now has keen interests in Women's health and adolescent athletes. She enjoys empowering clients of all ages during their injury rehabilitation to manage and return to their full function, while staying active in her spare time teaching reformer Pilates and hosting a run club with FEMMI. View details »