Nish is a highly experienced, trained and accomplished Sports & General Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with 25+ years professional experience.
Nish holds BSc Physiotherapy (Hons) and has completed his Masters in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health from a UCL (London). He is a McKenzie-credentailled therapist and is qualified for Western Acupuncture (dry needling).
Originally from the UK, Nish is passionate about sports and in particular cricket - he has been the Lead Physiotherapist for several national and provisional teams including the White Ferns during their successful 2024 World Cup campaign. Throughout his career he has been involved with the Hurricane's Development Program, Hawkes Bay U19s, Hawkes Bay Magpies and the U18 Maori All Blacks.
Alongside Sports Physiotherapy, Nish sees a wide range of clients and enjoys bringing his vast experience and skill base to help all his clients recover from injury and regain function. View details »
Ryan is an experienced Occupational Therapist and an Associate Hand Therapist, working at our Morrinsville and Anglesea clinics. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Otago Polytechnic) and has also completed postgraduate study through Otago University and AUT. Ryan is heavily involved in the sport of Artistic Gymnastics, having been an athlete himself, and now a senior coach, judge and technical committee member. Prior to becoming an Associate Hand Therapist, Ryan worked in Vocational Rehabilitation for four years, completing a variety of ACC Contracts including Stay at Work, Back to Work, Early Intervention, Workstation assessments, Concussion and Private work. You can book online or call our friendly reception crew for a Hand Therapy consultation with Ryan. View details »
Robyn is a highly experienced Hand Therapist with 25+ years in her field. Robyn treats the full range of hand, wrist and elbow conditions and has a special interest in complex trauma and neurological conditions of the hand.
Born and raised in Australia, Robyn graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from The University of Queensland and subsequently worked at the Royal Brisbane Hospital. During this time she worked alongside the hand therapy and plastics teams, which inspired her to continue her training in Hand Therapy. After moving to New Zealand, Robyn completed intensive postgraduate studies to become a Registered Hand Therapist (and expert in the upper limb).
Before joining Align Health, Robyn was the Clinical Leader of Hand Therapy, Burns and Scar Management at Waikato Hospital. In this role she led are large team of Hand Therapists, responsible for managing complex traumas, as well as congenital and soft tissue conditions. View details »