Please call 09 529 7461 if you cannot find a suitable appointment
1
2
3

Mt Albert

1002 New North Rd, Mt Albert

Book a session

Mr Darren Laughland

Mr Darren Laughland

Registered Hand Therapist and Occupational Therapist

Darren qualified as an OT in 2006 and started his career at Middlemore Hospital where he specialised in the area of Hand Therapy.  In 2010, he moved to Wellington in order to expand his knowledge and skills in the specialist Hand Therapy unit at Wellington Regional Hospital, before heading overseas for additional work and life experience.  He joined the Handworks team in 2021 after 10 years in the UK where he worked in leading hospitals in London, including major trauma units. While in the UK, Darren completed Level 1 & 2 of the British Hand Therapy (BAHT) training and obtained the American Certified Hand Therapist qualification (CHT). He has a wide range of experience working with rheumatology, congenital conditions, acquired conditions, and acute trauma including complex trauma. Outside of work, Darren enjoys watching and playing sport (in particular rugby), eating out at new restaurants or trying new cuisines, and is looking forward to re-exploring New Zealand/ Aotearoa. View details »

Mt Albert

All Sites

Mr Mahesh Kishor

Mr Mahesh Kishor

Registered Hand Therapist and Physiotherapist

Mahesh is a highly qualified and dedicated Physiotherapist and Associate Hand Therapist offering a wealth of knowledge and experience. Mahesh strongly believes in self empowerment and education so clients have a full understanding of their injuries during each stage of their rehabilitation process. He has a distinctive interest in chronic pain, exercise based rehabilitation and biomechanics. Mahesh also has a solid background in sports. He has worked with a number of sports teams including: Toa Samoa U16s Rugby League, Eden Rugby Premier Women, Eden Rugby U20s, Marist Rugby U21s and Grand Masters Netball Premier Women. Mahesh is also currently working towards a Masters degree in the field. On a more personal level, Mahesh has a keen interest in hiking, cricket and martial arts View details »

Mt Albert

All Sites

Miss Ashton Primrose

Miss Ashton Primrose

Registered Hand Therapist and Physiotherapist

Ashton started her Hand Therapy journey as a receptionist at a Hand Therapy clinic during her physiotherapy training, which sparked her interest in hands. After earning her Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy from AUT in 2019, she worked as a Rotational Physiotherapist at Middlemore Hospital. In 2020, she realised her passion for treating hand and upper limb injuries and shifted to working full time in hand therapy, undertaking her associate training and completing her Post Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation (Hand and Upper Limb Therapy) in 2022. She has since worked as a Registered Hand Therapist in Northwest Auckland and joined the Handworks team in 2024 after relocating with her husband. Outside of work, Ashton enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, gardening, dancing, and netball, as well as creative pursuits such as baking, knitting, and sewing. View details »

Mt Albert

All Sites