Born in Japan, Yumie immigrated to Australia with her family before settling in New Zealand
in 2000. She holds a Certificate in Relaxation Massage and a Diploma of Therapeutic
Massage from WellPark College of Natural Therapies. Yumie has specialised experience in
massage for pregnancy. She is a self proclaimed ‘people person’ and loves making a
difference for her clients. With 5 years experience she has observed that maintenance of
the body and mind condition, prevention of injury, and sports recovery, are all key benefits
of regular massage therapy. Yumie is an avid lover of sports, goes to the gym regularly,
practices yoga, and enjoys outdoor cycling. Listening to music and exploring nature are also
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Meet Louise Liu, a dedicated and highly skilled physiotherapist committed to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals.
Originally from China, Louise Liu relocated to New Zealand to further her education. She is fluent in both Mandarin and English.
Inspired by the School of Physiotherapy's motto, "Physiotherapy Keeps the Body Moving," during her first year of Health Sciences, Louise pursued a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of Otago.
Louise brings a wealth of experience and a passion for patient care. She excels in clear and effective communication, and she is adept at developing and executing tailored treatment plans that meet each patient's unique needs and goals. She enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and thrives on continuous learning and adapting to new challenges.
Her expertise spans a wide range of conditions, from acute muscle strains and joint sprains to sports injuries and chronic pain management. With a strong background in implementing and supervising rehabilitation programs for postoperative patients, Louise provides continuous support throughout their recovery journey. She also incorporates Pilates techniques into her rehabilitation plans, ensuring patients with chronic conditions exercise safely and effectively.
Outside of physiotherapy,
Louise has a keen interest in Chinese history and archaeology. She also enjoys photography and traveling. View details »
BSc Physiotherapy, MSc Physio (Ortho)
Since I can remember I wanted to become a Physiotherapist. There’s no greater calling than having the opportunity to help people heal (their bodies and mind) so they can return to what they love doing, whether it sport or recreation.
After completing my BSc Physiotherapy at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, I soon discovered I was passionate about Orthopaedics and Sports Physiotherapy which lead me to complete my MSc in Orthopaedics in 2013. Since then, I’ve been blessed to treat some incredible patients and very talented athletes. Being an athlete myself (competed in Artistic Gymnastics at the Sydney 2000 Olympics) I’ve had numerous injuries in the past which I find has helped me better relate to my patients and truly understand what they’re going through when dealing with an injury.
I believe in using comprehensive hands-on therapy combined with a specifically tailored exercise-based rehab programme to not only treat your symptoms but more importantly to find the underlying source of your problem and work on finding a long term solution.
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