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Carefirst Medical Centre 99 Tukapa Street, Westown, New Plymouth

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Mr Nick Arnold

Mr Nick Arnold

Physiotherapist

Raised in New Plymouth, Nick is a former Francis Douglas Memorial College student who has a keen interest in sport and health. After leaving school Nick studied Physiotherapy at Auckland University of Technology, graduating in 2015. Nick went straight into working in private practice following university, and has just returned to New Plymouth after two and a half years working in the UK and Hawkes Bay. Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy), 2015. Nick has undertaken further training in Dry Needling. Work Experience: 4 years working in private practice and sports physiotherapy - Senior Squad/Academy Physiotherapist Northamptonshire County Cricket Club - Physiotherapist Central District Stags Cricket 2019-2020 - Travelling Physiotherapist for Denstone College (UK) 1st XV on tour to Hong Kong and Japan. View details »

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Mr Simeon Joubert

Mr Simeon Joubert

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Simeon was born in South Africa but raised in Auckland. He has always had high interest in sport and adventure which drew him to New Plymouth. During his high school years at Westlake Boys, he grew a liking of anatomy, sports and biomechanics which naturally led him into Physiotherapy. He went straight into private practice after qualifying in 2021. Simeon values a patient centred approach, tailoring treatment and rehabilitation to the individuals’ goals and injury. Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) 2021 View details »

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Mrs Zara Ward

Mrs Zara Ward

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Raised in the Bay of Plenty by two very active parents, Zara found a love for sport in her high school years which came with a fair amount of injuries. Through her rehabilitation, she found the profession of physiotherapy that combined helping people and being involved in sport. Zara moved to Northern Ireland and Scotland for 2 years before settling back in the Bay of Plenty and has recently moved to Taranaki with her husband. Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) at AUT, 2016. Currently studying towards a Masters of Health Science at AUT. Work Experience: Zara started her physiotherapy career as a Rotational Physiotherapist at Whakatane Hospital from 2017 to 2018 before moving overseas. She then spent two years working as a locum in the UK in a variety of settings - outpatients, acute respiratory, medical, and private physiotherapy clinics. Since arriving back to New Zealand in 2020, Zara has worked in a Sports physiotherapy Clinic working with athletes in a variety of settings, especially rugby at club and provincial levels, the NZ speed climbing team, runners and rhythmic gymnasts. View details »

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