Studied physiotherapy at the University of Nottingham and graduated in 2020. Following placement experiences in inpatient orthopedics, falls and frailty, hands burns and plastics I was aware musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy was where I wanted to specialise. Therefore, I began working in outpatient MSK within the NHS in the UK after graduating. A job role that allowed me to be involved with management of an array of acute to chronic conditions, attend regular development courses from world leading experts and enjoy the rehabilitation journey of so many services users from injury to fulfilment of life. Additionally, I worked with club and county rugby sides for pitch side and clinic-based rehab. Deeper interest in rugby and diverse martial arts both striking and grappling, yet willing to give all sports a go. View details »
Peter Hatton is the Lead Clinician at Kaiapoi Physiosouth and has been with the company since early 2014 when he and his wife and fellow physiotherapist, Rachael Rowberry (see link to her biography) returned to New Zealand.
Pete has extensive experience in the field of sports injuries and musculoskeletal medicine. In the UK, he was the owner and lead clinician of a group of physiotherapy clinics in Birmingham. He spent 8 years working at The University of Birmingham high-performance centre, a centre of excellence which was the home of a number of prominent Olympians and Paralympians and organisations including England Hockey. He worked in professional cricket for 12 years at Warwickshire County Cricket Club; on the professional basketball circuit with the Birmingham Bullets and was the tournament physiotherapist at the All-England Badminton competition, the World Championships of Badminton. In addition to his sporting roles, Pete also worked at the Reading and Glastonbury festivals which combined his passion for music with his love of physiotherapy.
Pete is committed to servicing the North Canterbury community working closely with the local GP’s and specialists to provide excellence in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Over nearly 30 years as a physio, there’s not much he hasn’t seen come through the door. So, whether you are 9 or 90, whether you’ve been injured in sport or at work or simply just struggling to get back to looking after your garden, book in with Pete to start your rehabilitation journey today. View details »
Jess is a UK-trained physiotherapist who graduated from Cardiff University (BSc Hons) in 2022. Before moving to New Zealand, she developed a strong and varied clinical foundation working in the NHS in Wales, with experience across musculoskeletal outpatients, hand therapy, paediatrics, stroke rehabilitation, trauma and orthopaedics, general medicine, and intensive care. She is also trained in sports trauma management and provided regular pitchside care for club rugby in Wales, which she has continued through her support of local teams in Christchurch.
Originally from a UK farming family, Jess has a lifelong love for the outdoors. She grew up horse riding and competing in eventing, and now makes the most of exploring the mountains through running and hiking on weekends. She is passionate about building strong, meaningful relationships with her clients, enabling them to return to doing what they love most. Jess believes in a holistic approach to physiotherapy, supporting people to improve their activity levels, overall wellbeing, and quality of life. View details »
