Chris grew up in Wellington before completing his bachelors of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago. Following graduating Chris worked at Auckland City Hospital rotating through the Musculoskeletal Department and the Older People’s Health wards before moving to New Plymouth in 2025. He has particular experience in aged care, post/pre-operative orthopedic surgery, and musculoskeletal injuries. Chris’ family comes from Ohaeawai a small Northland town near Kaikohe, and he enjoys playing basketball, football or practicing Spanish/Te Reo in his spare time. View details »
Liv Burns | Physiotherapist
BHSci Physiotherapy
Liv graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) from Auckland University of Technology.
Liv is a Taranaki local who has trained in both hospital and private practice settings. She is passionate about working alongside individuals to return to their hobbies and to stay active after injury, illness or surgery. Outside of work, Liv is a keen runner and musician who enjoys the outdoors, the gym and spending time with loved ones.
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Maika speaks and is fluent in Hindi and Fijian languages. Maika graduated with Bachelor of Physiotherapy and diploma in sports science in 2020. He has worked across the country like Timaru, Oamaru, Dunedin and Taranaki whilst reaching out to the pacifica people who are in New Zealand, particularly working in meat factories. Maika enjoys treating a variety of injuries and uses exercise therapy, manual therapy and massage therapy in his treatments. Maika joined the TBI Health New Plymouth in 2025 as a physiotherapist. He loves everything Taranaki has to offer and in his spare time you will find him travelling, fishing, walking, making music or trying out new adventures. View details »
