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Miss Alex Nichol
Physiotherapist
Alex graduated from the University of East Anglia, UK and initially gained experience in both neurological rehabilitation and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Her own participation in various sports prompted an interest in biomechanics and sports rehabilitation. Alex spent time working with triathlon, cycling and kayaking clubs in the UK where a big focus was sports specific strengthening and injury prevention. She enjoys working with clients to facilitate their return to sport post injury as well as working towards improving performance. Over the last year she has attended specialist courses for shoulder rehabilitation and she is looking forward to pursuing this further in attempt to improve treatment and outcomes for our clients with shoulder injuries. Alex moved to Queenstown in 2015 to make the most of the great outdoors and all that the area has to offer. She has been heavily involved in the adventure racing scene and when not working you will generally find her running or biking in the hills or kayaking the local lakes and rivers. • MSc Physiotherapy (Master of Physiotherapy) • Diploma Sports Massage • Acupuncture Certified • Pilates Certified » View details
Ms Libby Kingston
Physiotherapist
Libby graduated from the University of Newcastle, Australia with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). Since graduating Libby has followed her passion for musculoskeletal physiotherapy and has worked in private practices and with sporting teams both at the recreational and professional level. Libby enjoys helping people recover from injuries so they can return to doing what they love to do. She uses a holistic approach in her treatments including the use of education, biomechanical assessments, manual therapy and strength and conditioning. On top of this she enjoys implementing appropriate injury prevention and self-management strategies. When Libby is not at work you can find her mountain biking, hiking, camping, skiing or exploring this beautiful country. • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) • Certificate III and IV in Personal training » View detailsFrankton »
Unit 6, 15 Red Oaks Drive, Remarkables Park, , Frankton
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Mr Nick Black
Physiotherapist
Nick is an ex-Wakatipu High School student and long-time Queenstown local. He graduated with a Master in Physiotherapy Studies from the University of Queensland, Australia in 2009. Since graduating, Nick has worked in orthopaedic and sports injury clinics in both New Zealand and Canada, most recently in Banff. He is driven to provide an exceptional standard of care, which led to completing a Master in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2016. Nick has a strong evidence-based approach to his clinical practice, remaining up to date with current orthopaedic and sports injury research. He utilizes a range of skills, depending on your condition – manual therapy/manipulation, dry needling, acupuncture and exercise prescription, combined with a strong focus on empowering the patient through education. Nick has additional training in managing vestibular/balance disorders, as well as a special interest in disorders affecting the jaw and climbing related injuries. Outside of the clinic, Nick can be found in the mountains with his wife and two daughters – climbing rock and ice, skiing, tramping, white water kayaking and mountain biking. • Master in Physiotherapy (Orthopaedic manipulative therapy) • Master in Physiotherapy Studies • Manipulation and Dry needling certified » View detailsQueenstown »
50 Gorge Road,
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Miss Aoibheann Smyth
Physiotherapist
Since graduating in 2015, Aoibheann has worked as a rotational physiotherapist in the NHS in the UK, followed by orthopaedic rehab in the leading centre of elective surgery in Ireland. She developed a passion for musculoskeletal sports physiotherapy while working in private practice and with a variety of football and county hurling teams. Aoibheann strives to return people promptly to their passions through manual therapy, strength and conditioning training and functional movement assessments. Aoibheann completed her additional qualification in Pilates in 2017. She teaches a variety of Pilates classes and conducts individual sessions with clients. When not in work, Aoibheann can be found on the football pitch playing Gaelic Football. Although now that she lives in Queenstown she is making use of the opportunity to spend time up the mountain on the snow fields. In the summer, Aoibheann can be found in the mountains. She will normally be either tramping uphill or biking downhill and enjoying the beautiful South Island views • BSc Hons Physiotherapy • APPI Pilates certified • Kinesio taping certified • Dry Needling certified » View details
Ms Hilary Pearson
Physiotherapist
Snow-chaser Hilary started out her career working throughout Europe, NZ and Canada as a Ski Technician. Here was where she was introduced to the mechanics of the human body, as she used biomechanics to customise ski boots to fit each individual client. In 2009, Hilary returned to her hometown Brighton, to study at the University of Brighton where she gained a BSc (Hons)Physiotherapy degree. Since qualifying, Hilary worked as a rotational Physiotherapist for the NHS and after finding her passion for MSK physio with a sports focus, became the lead physiotherapist at local rugby club, Hove RFC. She continues to work closely with a variety of sports, working with teams and individuals. This involves pitch-side management, rehab post injury and on-going strength and conditioning programmes. Hilary has completed a number of additional qualifications to enhance her practice, including experience with hydrotherapy. Now a permanent Queenstowner Hilary can be found sliding down a mountain, braving a swim in the Wakatipu or discovering the amazing trails and tracks of Aotearoa. • BSc Hons Physiotherapy • Pilates Certified • Dry Needling certified • Bradcliff Method Certified (Breathing retraining) » View details
Ms Libby Kingston