Annaliese graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2016. She returned to work in her hometown, Tauranga, and has since moved to Queenstown in 2022 to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle.
Annaliese is working on her qualification in Vocation Rehabilitation and has an interest in supporting people to get back to work safely and sustainably. She is passionate about connecting with people of all ages and backgrounds to support working through the physical and overall well-being struggles that come with injury. Annaliese is passionate about getting to the cause of an injury through biomechanics, strength assessment and providing injury prevention education.
When not at work you can find her somewhere in the mountains hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking or skiing. View details »
Hooper holds a degree in Physiology from Oklahoma State University and earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Earlier this year, she also completed her International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC), further building her expertise in working with athletes at all levels.
Having experienced an ACL tear from a ski injury herself, Hooper knows what it takes to move through the ups and downs of rehabilitation. She understands the patience, determination, and support needed to return to full function, and this personal journey has shaped the way she cares for her patients. She takes time to provide tailored assessments, hands-on treatment, and clear education—helping each person feel confident and supported in their recovery.
Over the years, Hooper has had the privilege of working with high-performance teams and organizations such as the All Blacks, the Professional Pickleball Association, the local women’s ice hockey and football teams, and New Zealand’s national women’s ice hockey team, the Ice Fernz.
Passionate about helping people get back to what they love, Hooper works with everyone from elite athletes to weekend warriors and busy parents. She also has a special interest in supporting women during pregnancy and caring for children, helping improve function and wellbeing through all stages of life.
Her approach brings together soft tissue release, joint mobilisation, chiropractic adjustments, and practical lifestyle and exercise guidance to support long-term health and resilience View details »
Originally from Ireland Aoife is an experienced senior physiotherapist who has made Queenstown her home for the last 7 years. She loves the variety of the incredibly active community here and the value they place on physiotherapy. Her practice revolves strongly around manual therapy including dry-needling and massage to calm injured tissues but ultimately her goal is to get you into the gym to bridge the gap from injury to performance and getting you back to doing what you love.
Alongside gym-based training she has over 4 years of experience as a pilates instructor so can confidently tailor a rehab program that is right for you. She appreciates clients who are curious and motivated who want to take their rehab to the next level.
Over the past 2 years she has also completed further education in the area of pelvic health after a 6-month stint working in a maternity hospital in Dublin. She loves being able to combine her knowledge of the pelvic floor and her musculoskeletal background to provide a full systems approach particularly to her female population.
Over the years she has worked with various sports teams including soccer and rugby. She loves training herself and takes part in both Gaelic football and muay thai at competitive levels as well as being a keen trail runner and mountain-biker View details »