ReDefined Papamoa
58 Ashley Place, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga, New Zealand
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Mr Akshaykumar Patel
Physiotherapist
Akshay has joined us from working in private physio clinic in Taupo. After graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from RK University in India he spent 3 years working in private practice, hospital and community based clinics. Akshay moved to New Zealand in January 2020 and completed a Graduate diploma in health and rehab course from Toi-Ohomai institute of technology, Rotorua. Other post-graduate courses he has completed include dry needling in 2023 and spinal manipulation 2017. In 2025 Akshay will also be completing more post-graduate study at AUT in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Akshay is passionate about his work and enjoys helping patients become pain free and improve their quality of life. Outside of work Akshay enjoys spending time with his friends and family, playing cricket and reading. View details »
Ms Lesley Schwass
Physiotherapist
Lesley qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1976 and then worked in Hospitals, sports, and clinical practises. She had a gap from physiotherapy practise and did a year’s retraining at AUT in 2011. Since 2011, Lesley has worked in local clinics and for ACC- funded rehab companies who help clients to recover and rehabilitate following surgeries, accidents, brain injuries and concussions. Lesley has special skills with treating neurological disorders, dizziness, headaches and vertigo. She is also a registered Mulligan Concept therapist, and as such is highly skilled in joint mobilizations to increase range of motion and reduction of pain. Lesley's hobbies include exploring different walking tracks, gardening, floristry and painting and she loves looking after her grandchildren. For Lesley, “being a physio is who she is.” She looks forward to helping people on their road to recovery. View details »
Mr Oliver Larsen