Blenheim
68-70 High Street, Blenheim, Blenheim 7201
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Mrs Annie Suplido
Physiotherapist
Annie is an experienced physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) and five years of clinical practice. She is a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist and an ACC Endorsed Provider. Annie’s background includes working as a Senior Physical Therapist in a private hospital in the Philippines and providing care across hospital settings, post-surgical rehabilitation, and community-based services. Her areas of expertise include musculoskeletal physiotherapy, concussion rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, and geriatric rehabilitation. Annie takes a holistic, person-centred approach tailored to the unique needs of older adults, integrating functional exercise, mobility training, balance and falls prevention strategies, manual therapy, and education. Her focus is on enhancing quality of life, promoting healthy ageing, and empowering clients to maintain independence and engage meaningfully in daily activities. Fluent in English, German, and Tagalog, Annie brings cultural awareness and compassionate care to every client interaction. View details »
Ms Leonie van den Bergh
Physiotherapist
Leonie is a highly experienced physiotherapist with over 40 years in the profession. She holds multiple postgraduate qualifications, including a PGCert in Sports Physiotherapy (Netherlands), an Advanced Diploma in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (Auckland), and a PGCert in Occupational Health (Otago). She is a Credentialed McKenzie Therapist, a New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist, and an ACC Endorsed Provider. Leonie’s career spans private practice, hospital settings, and community-based care, including founding and running Blenheim Physiotherapy and working extensively with elite athletes through the New Zealand Academy of Sport. Her areas of expertise include musculoskeletal physiotherapy—particularly spinal manual therapy—concussion rehabilitation, dizziness and vertigo, sports rehab, vocational rehabilitation, pain management, dry needling, and breathing techniques. Leonie’s clinical approach begins with a thorough assessment, including lifestyle factors, followed by clear communication and collaborative decision-making around treatment options such as self-management, hands-on therapy, or dry needling. Fluent in English, Dutch, and German, Leonie brings a wealth of knowledge, cultural awareness, and a passion for mentoring younger clinicians and supporting clients with complex presentations. View details »
Ms Danique Derksen