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 »
Registered Hand Therapist & Occupational Therapist
Lauren joined the Handworks team in 2020 went on to qualify as a hand therapist in 2021. Prior to this she worked at Middlemore Hospital working her way to becoming a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Burns, Plastics and Paediatrics team. She developed extensive knowledge in managing hand burns, scar assessment and scar management. Lauren has completed a postgraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation at the University of Otago. She is a highly competent hand therapist who can also communicate in Mandarin.
In her spare time, Lauren is a busy mum who also enjoys oil painting and spending time with her family and friends.
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Tom graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2015. From there he worked in a musculoskeletal clinic in Lower Hutt for 2 years, before traveling overseas. Since coming back to New Zealand he has returned to his home town, Auckland, to focus on specialising in hand therapy.
In his spare time Tom is an avid photographer, always looking for new places to explore. You can see some of his recent pieces on the walls of the Greenlane clinic, where he is currently working full time. View details »