Sam brings over a decade of clinical and leadership experience to his role as National Operations Manager at Rehab Co. Holding dual degrees in Sport and Exercise Science (BHSc) and Physiotherapy (BHSc), along with a recently completed MBA, Sam combines frontline expertise with strategic oversight to help drive Rehab Co’s growth and impact across New Zealand.
With 10 years as a practicing physiotherapist in both New Zealand and Canada, Sam has worked across diverse clinical settings and with athletes at the highest levels. His experience includes supporting the Wellington Blaze and Firebirds, and working with professional athletes from the NZ NBL, ANBL, NBA, Tall Blacks, Black Caps, White Ferns, White Sox, and more. He has a specialist interest in complex and persistent pain, spinal injury management, and return-to-sport rehabilitation pathways.
Beyond work, Sam enjoys spending time with his fiancée and young daughter, often found on the golf course, the basketball court, or making the most of family time. View details »
Graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2022 with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy).
I had the pleasure of working with St Pats basketball boys last year and assisted with the management of central league footballers from Karori AFC, but I also spent a lot of my time with general population injuries too. This has given me a good exposure to both high level sporting injuries and any normal day to day injuries.
I have my certificate in dry needling and enjoy doing other manual therapy techniques such as cupping and soft tissue massage for short-term relief of pain. However, for long term benefits I know that education of the injury, load management and activity modification and devising an individualized exercises programme is most important for getting you back into the things you love.
Outside of work I enjoy playing football, surfing and going for a walk and getting coffee. View details »
Graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Physiotherapy and University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning.
I have extensive experience working in a hospital and private musculoskeletal practice working with the general population and high level, elite sporting athletes. My approach is to work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.
My areas of speciality involve managing complex musculoskeletal conditions and developing comprehensive return to sport plans. Let us start this journey to get you back to what you want to do.
BHSc Physiotherapy, Dry Needling Cert View details »