Based at our Bishopdale clinic, Laurie has more than 36 years of experience as a Physiotherapist and is Muscle People's founding Director. Laurie is highly experienced in the physiotherapy treatment of complex musculoskeletal conditions, headaches and migraines, acute sports injuries, pain management, vocational rehabilitation, Dynamic Spines, our Spinal Stability Programme and has also been an Acupuncture practitioner for many years. She has experience in sports injuries having worked closely with many teams and individual athletes, however, she also enjoys working with clients of all ages and abilities.
Laurie’s areas of interest and expertise include: Sports and Musculoskeletal injuries, Back and neck injuries, particularly working on strengthening and stability, Complex injuries and pain management, Headache and Migraine treatment, Posture and Movement assessment, Acupuncture and dry needling, Kinesio taping, and she has extensive experience in treating head injuries
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Divnesh (Div) graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Born in Fiji, his passion for sports initially drew him to the field of physiotherapy, particularly working with musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.
While he enjoys helping athletes recover and return to their peak performance, he also finds fulfillment in working with a diverse range of individuals—whether they are recovering from everyday injuries, managing chronic conditions, or simply aiming to move better and feel stronger.
Divnesh understands the importance of building strong relationships with his clients, understanding their goals, and guiding them through their rehabilitation journey. His aim is not only to help people recover but also to empower them to come back stronger and more confident than before.
When he’s not working, Divnesh can often be found playing football, hitting the gym, or staying active in some way. He has a deep understanding of what the body can endure and uses that knowledge to assist his clients—regardless of their age, background, or fitness level. Whether someone is an athlete or simply looking to improve their day-to-day life, Divnesh is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals. View details »
A graduate from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, George is passionate about leadership and management, having been the President of the Physiotherapy student’s association in the last years of his study, he feels that this has a great correlation to helping patients facilitate their own journey through rehabilitation. George is a born and bred Christchurch man and naturally expresses a keen interest in many sports – still playing rugby at a high level. His current areas of interest include but aren’t limited to: Sport and musculoskeletal injuries, return to work programmes and strength and conditioning. George enjoys working with a wide variety of patients and finds great satisfaction in assisting them in their journey of rehabilitation. View details »