Denise graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Human Nutrition) and continued her education to become a registered physiotherapist in 1990.
In 1995 she jointly opened a physiotherapy private practice – Westend Physiotherapy. This business relocated and grew into include additional business partners and become what is now Te Ngae Physiotherapy and Pilates. Wanting more of a work-life balance with her husband and two sons, she sold out of the business in 2014.
Her passion has always been musculoskeletal physiotherapy in which she has extended her physiotherapy knowledge further by training in manual therapy, clinical pilates, sports strapping and acupuncture. She has attended numerous courses and conferences over the 35 years of practicing as a physiotherapist. She employs a combination of manual techniques, exercise, and education to achieve the best results for her patients.
Denise is available for appointments Mon-Thurs. View details »
Erin loves seeing what Pilates can do for people. She says seeing her clients’ confidence grow, their balance improve and functional strength return is wonderful to be part of.
Erin brings her knowledge as a physiotherapist of more than 25 years to class which allows her to adapt and confidently prescribe Pilates exercises when returning to exercise from injury.
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Maddie graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2017 and since then has had a wide range of experience in both the public and private settings. Over this time, Maddie has developed a keen interest in working with musculoskeletal injuries in children (paediatrics) and young athletes, understanding the unique demands and challenges of our growing bodies. Her interest also extends to individuals recovering from knee and shoulder surgeries.
Maddie is also one of our Pilates instructors, taking reformer, mat, one-on-one and group equipment classes. Maddie often transfers Pilates principles across to her clinical work with her rehabilitation of clients.
With her own passion for staying active and the outdoors, through gym and Pilates, running, fly-fishing, snow skiing and dabbling in a bit of mountain biking. Maddie understands the importance of getting back to what you love and feeling your best. View details »