Qualifications: Physiotherapist, University of Heidelberg 1995
Biography: I grew up in Germany and after graduating worked at the University Nurnberg, in a Rehab hospital in the Black Forest and in private practice. In 1999 I moved to New Zealand and worked at Timaru Hospital and Older Persons Health in Christchurch before joining You First Physio in 2007. In 2019 I completed my Yoga Therapy Teacher training. Over my years working in Germany and NZ I have worked in orthopaedics, neurology, psychiatry, older person’s health, amputee care and an acute care/rehab hospital
Clinical interest: Back and Upper Limb/Shoulder/elbow injuries with focus on hands-on techniques, especially myofascial release and trigger point treatments and exercise prescription
Hobbies/interests: yoga, reading, music, dance, travel, hiking, walking and riding my bike,
Why you love being a physio/part of the team: I enjoy being part of a dynamic, dedicated team. I have worked out at the Longhurst site for the past 5 years and love the team approach there. We have a multidisciplinary team that have gelled into great friends as well as work colleagues.View details »
