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Parakiore Recreation Centre

Parakiore Recreation Centre, 50 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Mr Ben Timmings

Physiotherapist

Ben is a physiotherapist from Otago University with degrees in Sport and Exercise Science and Physiotherapy. Born in Dunedin, he's passionate about Olympic weightlifting, hiking, and outdoor activities. Ben has worked with elite athletes, injury recovery clients, and older adults maintaining independence. His active lifestyle and experience with diverse populations allows him to understand physical and mental demands of activity. Ben is committed to providing tailored, personalised care that meets each person's unique needs. View details »

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Tess O'Toole

Massage Therapist

Tess is a Level 7 degree-qualified massage and lymphatic therapist with over 20 years’ experience, and a background as a personal trainer. She works with muscular, nervous system, lymphatic, and scar-related concerns, offering skilled soft tissue therapy to reduce pain, support recovery, and improve movement. Her approach combines clinical assessment with neuromuscular and myofascial techniques, alongside oncology-informed, scar, lymphatic, and compression therapy. Treatment is always guided by what your body needs, whether that’s rehabilitation, easing tension, or helping the nervous system settle. View details »

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Miss Aimee Didierjean

Physiotherapist

Aimee graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (with Credit), completing her final-year placements in Otautahi Christchurch. Born and raised in Christchurch, Aimee grew up as a high-performance artistic gymnast, which sparked her interest in physiotherapy after working closely with physios through her own injuries. Aimee enjoys working with musculoskeletal injuries, particularly supporting people returning to sport or work. She has a strong interest in manual therapy and exercise prescription, and enjoys breaking down movement patterns before rebuilding them in a functional, progressive way. She values individualised care and working alongside clients to support confident recovery. Outside of work, Aimee enjoys the gym, hiking, and getting outdoors — especially beach sunsets — and is actively involved in athlete advocacy through Gymnastics New Zealand and the NZ Sport Integrity Commission. View details »

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