Calie graduated from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in 1999 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy. She began her career in private practice in Australia, where she gained five years of valuable experience before returning home to New Zealand.
Since then, Calie has worked extensively in both private practice and aged care. She spent two decades supporting elderly clients in Level 4 and 5 rest home and hospital care settings and also worked in acute orthopaedic wards in private hospitals. Currently based in Dunedin, she works in vocational physiotherapy—focusing on chronic pain management, concussion, return-to-work rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal injuries.
Calie has a special interest in myofascial release and scar tissue therapy, drawing on a wide range of techniques she has developed and refined over the years. She is also trained in dry needling and is a qualified pelvic health physiotherapist, having completed internal training under Dr. Melissa Davidson.
With a strong background in sports physiotherapy, Calie has worked with local rugby clubs and has recently been involved in training camps with Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ). Her diverse experience—from high-performance athletes to elderly care—gives her a broad and adaptable skill set.
Calie is known for building strong, supportive relationships with her clients. She is passionate about delivering high-quality care and is dedicated to helping people improve their condition and return to the activities they love.
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Melissa earned her Doctorate in Physiotherapy from Samuel Merritt University, in the United States, in 2007. She practiced in the United States in the orthopaedic outpatient realm for 14 years, before taking her career to New Zealand. She has worked in a variety of settings from private sports clinics to hospital affiliated outpatient clinics, treating clients from professional athletes to children and the elderly.
Outside of work she loves to travel and partake in outdoor activities including everything from mountain climbing, long distance running, biking, paddleboarding and going on long tramps with her family. View details »
Elisa is a New Zealand registered physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy and five years of clinical experience. She began her career in private practice, focusing on musculoskeletal physiotherapy, before moving into hospital-based roles where she worked across inpatient wards and community care. One of her key areas of focus has been pelvic health, particularly supporting clients during the pre- and post-natal periods.
Elisa is passionate about helping people regain confidence and control over their health. Her areas of expertise include pelvic health, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, pain management, Training for Independence, and early intervention and injury prevention. She takes a whole-person approach to care, listening closely to her clients’ physical and emotional needs and guiding them through rehabilitation using tailored exercises, stretches, pain management strategies, and education. Elisa speaks English, German, and some French.
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