Marian Simmonds graduated from Otago School of Physiotherapy over 25 years ago and has worked extensively in musculoskeletal physiotherapy over this time, in New Zealand and the UK. She gained a Post Graduate Diploma in manipulative physiotherapist in 1999 and went on to complete her Masters in Health Science in 2004. Her Thesis looked into the neurophysiological mechanisms behind a common physiotherapy technique (neck manipulation). She has also worked as a researcher at the Physiotherapy School in Auckland. Since having her family, she changed direction and embarked on her Hand Therapy training in 2017. In her spare time Marian loves spending time with her family and in the great outdoors. View details »
Registered Hand Therapist and Occupational Therapist
Danya qualified with a BaOT from Otago in 2002. In 2011, after eight years in London, she joined the Handworks team, bringing with her a wealth of Hand Therapy experience. Danya started working in Hand Therapy in 2004, and since then has been lucky to work in three of the most prestigious NHS hospitals in London (Chelsea & Westminster, Guys & St Thomas’, Great Ormond St Children’s) as well as London’s biggest private hospital group HCA. These opportunities enabled her to develop skills in all major areas of Hand Therapy, including trauma, acquired and congenital conditions. While in the UK she gained the BAHT Level 1 & 2 and passed the American qualification to became a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).
A young family, the outdoors and various arts/crafts take up most of Danya's time outside of work View details »
Anne graduated as a physiotherapist, from AUT, in 2007. She became a registered hand therapist in 2017. Prior to commencing hand therapy she worked predominately in neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation in both New Zealand and Australia.
Outside of work Anne enjoys photography, exploring new places and keeping fit in the great outdoors. View details »