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Porirua Physiotherapy Clinic

3 Hartham Place South, Porirua City Centre, Porirua

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Mr Maurice Valente

Mr Maurice Valente

Lead Physiotherapist

Maurice is a highly experienced physiotherapist with over 14 years of practice across both public and private health sectors in New Zealand and South Africa. He holds a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (2010) and a postgraduate diploma in Sports Physiotherapy (2014). Maurice’s expertise includes sports injuries, manual therapy, exercise prescription, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), dry needling, Mulligan methods, and Kinesio-taping. He has worked extensively with high-level athletes in rugby, cricket, and rowing, and has collaborated closely with surgeons to provide comprehensive post-surgical rehabilitation, including bariatrics, abdominal, gastrointestinal, and orthopaedic surgeries. His clinical interests focus on post-surgical orthopaedic rehabilitation, lumbar spine injuries, as well as knee and ankle conditions. Outside of work, Maurice enjoys running and trail running, gym training, hiking, tramping, camping, travelling, and exploring places “off the beaten track.” View details »

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Miss Kirsty Bidgood

Miss Kirsty Bidgood

Staff Physiotherapist

Kirsty is a Otago university graduate who has been working in private practice since graduation. She is committed to delivering personalised, hands-on care, incorporating evidence-based practices and a holistic approach to help clients achieve their individual goals. View details »

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Mrs Nicole Frisby

Mrs Nicole Frisby

Lead & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Nicole is a highly experienced Lead and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist with extensive practice in both New Zealand and Australia. She is passionate about combining excellent communication skills with evidence-based treatments to support her patients effectively. Nicole has experience managing a wide range of conditions and thrives on the challenge of helping every individual who walks through the clinic doors. As our lead pelvic health physiotherapist, Nicole specialises in men’s and women’s pelvic health rehabilitation, including expert care for birthing injuries. She also has a strong interest in occupational rehabilitation and is enthusiastic about pool- and gym-based rehab programs. Additionally, Nicole brings valuable experience working closely with endurance sports athletes, offering a unique perspective to her rehabilitation approach. Please note: If you are booking a Pelvic Health or ACC Maternal Birth Injury appointment, kindly select the appropriate service from the drop-down menu, as these appointments require longer session times. Nicole will be on leave at times during December. New assessments booked with Nicole may have follow-up appointments with a different physiotherapist. If this works for you, please proceed with booking. Otherwise, feel free to select another therapist or contact us at 0800 627497. View details »

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