Nicole graduated from Wintec in 2023 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with first class Honours. She joins the Proactive team with a desire to work with people to get them back to doing what’s important to them, and values taking the time to get to know them.
Nicole has a special interest in musculoskeletal/orthopaedic and sports-related physiotherapy. Along with experience in the musculoskeletal, concussion, paediatric, geriatric, and community physiotherapy spaces, Nicole spent time prior to her degree working in physiotherapy and podiatry clinics in customer service and reception roles.
Outside of the clinic, Nicole enjoys the beach, hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, chocolate, and getting too competitive with board games. She is also kept busy with two kids and a dog!
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Steve is a highly experienced NZ Registered Physiotherapist with over 41 years in musculoskeletal care and rehabilitation. He holds a Diploma in Manipulative Therapy and is an ACC-endorsed provider for serious back injuries. Steve’s career spans private practice, where he successfully ran Papamoa Physiotherapy Clinic for over three decades, and leadership roles, including Team Leader at Proactive Papamoa from 2018 to 2021.
Specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, pain management, vocational rehabilitation, and sports rehab, Steve takes a biopsychosocial approach to treatment. He integrates manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education to support long-term recovery and injury prevention. Fluent in English and conversational in French, Spanish, and Maori, Steve is committed to delivering personalised care that empowers clients to achieve optimal health and function
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Zara is a highly experienced physiotherapist with nine years of clinical practice across diverse healthcare settings. Holding a BHSc in Physiotherapy and soon to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, Zara is an NZ Registered Physiotherapist and an ACC Endorsed Provider. Their career spans musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy in private practice, hospital rotations, and leadership roles within rugby teams, including serving as Lead Physiotherapist for the Taranaki Rugby Academy.
Specialising in musculoskeletal and sports injuries, tendon rehabilitation, concussion management, and vocational rehabilitation, Zara adopts a holistic approach to care. Their clinical philosophy centres on exercise prescription, education, and lifestyle modification to empower recovery and self-management, complemented by manual therapy and dry needling techniques when appropriate. Fluent in English, Zara is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-focused care that optimises outcomes.
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