Lisa is a New Zealand registered Physiotherapist, originally from California. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy in 2022, and has 18 years of experience combined in the athletic training and sport science industry in the USA and NZ. She has worked with youth, adult club, professional, Olympic athletes, and tertiary education in a sport science context. Her prior qualifications include: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Athletic Training (2005), Master of Science in Sports Biomechanics (2008), and Doctor of Philosophy in Sport & Exercise (2013).
Lisa is passionate about providing a comprehensive physiotherapy service to enhance day to day function of those in the local community to help people re-engage with lifestyle, work, or fitness goals following injury. Lisa’s physiotherapy style combines manual therapy with exercise prescription and patient education toward self-management and prevention of injury reoccurrence. She is experienced in return-to-work contracts, gym-based functional rehabilitation, falls prevention, and Careway contracts. She has skills and experience in teaching and education, exercise prescription, biomechanics analysis, quantitative strength assessment, massage, joint mobilisation, taping/bracing, and dry needling. View details »
Nivia is an experienced healthcare professional with a diverse and global background. With a multifaceted career including roles in hospitals, MSK private practice, and rest homes, Nivia brings a wealth of expertise.
As a trained Pilates Instructor, Nivia integrates a holistic approach into her practice, utilising skills such as dry needling, manual therapy, and Mulligan and McKenzie techniques.
Nivia’s dedication to comprehensive care extends to her work with various sports teams, including rugby, football and touch rugby. Passionate about promoting health and wellness both on and off the field, Nivia is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Nivia finds joy in motherhood and cherishes the moments spent with her children. View details »
Preet Kamal Kaur holds a master's degree in Physiotherapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Manual Therapy. Her doctoral research focuses on innovative, non-invasive brain techniques for fall prevention and vestibular rehabilitation. She is an esteemed member of Physiotherapy New Zealand and the New Zealand Rehabilitation Association.
With over 12 years of extensive clinical experience, Kaur specializes in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, neurology, sports injuries, and paediatrics. Her therapeutic approach integrates dry needling, manual therapy, trigger point release, and myofascial techniques integrated with exercises regimes, with a strong emphasis on falls prevention, vestibular rehab with geriatric care. Kaur specializes in the rehabilitation of concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, utilizing evidence-based, non-invasive techniques to facilitate recovery and improve quality of life. Passionate about patient empowerment, she facilitates education-driven rehabilitation programs, enabling individuals to take control of their health and well-being.
Beyond clinical practice, Kaur has been actively involved in academia in the past as a clinical educator and research supervisor for undergraduate and postgraduate students. She also contributes to Brain Research New Zealand, engaging in various research projects and rehabilitation programs.
Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi, Kaur embraces diversity in patient care. Outside of her professional endeavours, she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.
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