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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Nicole is a NZ Registered Physiotherapist and ACC-endorsed provider with a BPhty (Hons) and two years of clinical experience. Prior to this, she worked as a Physiotherapy Assistant in a public hospital before moving into musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Nicole’s expertise includes concussion rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, sports rehab, older adult care, and training for independence.
Her treatment approach is person-centred, focusing on what matters most to each client.
Nicole combines exercise prescription and education to support long-term recovery, adding manual therapy when helpful. She is passionate about empowering clients to understand their injuries and achieve their goals. Nicole is committed to delivering evidence-based, personalised care.
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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. Zara is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-focused care that optimises outcomes.
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