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Miss Jackie Andrews

Miss Jackie Andrews

Associate Hand Therapist and Physiotherapist

Jackie joined the Handworks team in 2023. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science- Physiotherapy and has gone on to complete her Post Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation (Hand and Upper Limb Therapy), whilst also working towards her full registration as a Hand Therapist. Prior to joining Handworks, she worked as a Physiotherapist in a range of different environments including musculoskeletal private practice, rest homes, and community neurological rehabilitation. She has also spent time working in special education units, seeing children with a range of complex conditions including Autism, Down Syndrome, brain injuries and learning difficulties. . Outside of work she enjoys the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, going to the gym and sewing. View details »

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Mrs Yan Shan Lu

Mrs Yan Shan Lu

Registered Hand Therapist and Physiotherapist

Yan Shan joined Handworks in 2008, having worked previously as Senior Hand Therapist at the Manukau Superclinic Hand Therapy Unit. Yan Shan trained in China as a Medical Doctor, before coming to NZ where she completed her physiotherapy training, going on to work at Middlemore Hospital. It was here she gained an interest in Hand Therapy, which she has pursued ever since. Yan Shan achieved her Registered Hand Therapist status in 2007, then joined Handworks where she is a valued member of the team, always prepared to go the extra mile for her patients and colleagues. Yan Shan practices Chinese and Western Acupuncture and has a special interest in multi trauma and complex pain problems. She is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, and has two children. View details »

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Mrs Sarah Waldin

Mrs Sarah Waldin

Registered Hand Therapist, Physiotherapist and Director

Sarah graduated as a Physiotherapist from Auckland University of Technology in 1994. She developed a special interest in treating hand injuries and burns while working in her first job at Middlemore Hospital. In 1997, in partnership with Julie Rouse, Sarah established Handworks, in recognition of the need for a high-quality Hand Therapy service to the Central Auckland area. Providing a service that works closely with Hand Surgeons is a top priority for Sarah, to ensure best patient outcomes at all times. Sarah genuinely enjoys treating a vast array of patients, especially complex multi trauma, occupational overuse and sporting injuries. She divides her time between treating patients, teaching and supervising therapists in complex cases, and practice management. Sarah has an ongoing involvement with lecturing at AUT on the Masters programme in Hand and Upper Limb, and teaches Emergency Care Nurse Specialists in their training programme. She is a Past President of Hand Therapy NZ and continues to be involved in the wider community education around hand rehabilitation. Sarah is also a passionate supporter of the Leprosy Mission NZ, having travelled to India in 2013 to spend time in several of their hospitals. The aim of this trip was to understand better how the Leprosy Mission medical staff are successfully managing hand tendon transfer surgery and rehabilitation. Sarah is a wife and mother of three and  enjoys family holidays and lots of sports including running, skiing, and tennis. View details »

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