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Wellington Sports Med @Akau Tangi

Akau Tangi Sports Centre 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022, New Zealand

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Mr Vijay Vallabh

Mr Vijay Vallabh

Physiotherapist

Vijay is a Physiotherapist with a Physical Education and Physiology degree, with 20 years of experience he is passionate about giving people the tools to self-manage at school, work, home or in the sporting environment. Vijay has worked with many national and regional sports teams and associations including: Black Caps Physiotherapist (New Zealand Cricket) Current High Performance Sport NZ provider High Performance Physio NZ Rugby referees Lead physio Youth Commonwealth Games August 2023 Vijay has worked with several age group athletes and has a special interest in performance enhancement in sports, Vijay’s focus is also to promote education, movement and make people aware and address some of their daily habits that subsequently help improve overall health. View details »

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Ms Jessi White

Ms Jessi White

Physiotherapist

Jess graduated in 2020 from The University of Otago (BPhty). She is a comprehensively certified Pilates Teacher (Diploma of Professional Pilates, 2012 PITC). Prior to studying physiotherapy Jess was a professional dancer - learning to self-manage injuries in this profession has influenced her physiotherapy style greatly. Jess works in partnership with clients to facilitate self-management strategies, tailoring treatments to an individual’s movement preferences, goals, and physical requirements. A keen runner she enjoys the challenge of rehabbing running related injuries, and has a strong interest in pre/ post-natal women's health /pelvic health - for both high performance and general population. She began her Pelvic Health training in 2021 and is planning to pursue this speciality further in the near future. Jess brings an energetic and compassionate approach to physiotherapy, as a Pilates instructor for over 10 years she is a skilled movement teacher, and believes strongly in the power of movement for long term change. Outside of WSM you can find Jess teaching at Hoi Pilates Studio in Miramar, running around the bays and learning to surf at Lyall Bay. View details »

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Mrs Vanessa Simpson

Mrs Vanessa Simpson

Advanced Vestibular Physiotherapist

Vanessa is a senior vestibular and neurological physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience. She is the founder of Vertigo Balance Clinic and leader within her profession, highly sought after for her expert skill in vestibular rehabilitation. This includes specialised assessment and treatment of people with vertigo, dizziness, dysequilibrium and balance disorders related to problems in the inner ear and/or brain. Vanessa graduated in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Health Science Degree in Physiotherapy and has completed internationally recognised competency-based training in vestibular rehabilitation and cervicogenic dizziness to an advanced level. Vanessa regularly teaches vestibular rehabilitation courses and has held positions as a university guest lecturer. Vanessa also leads a global vestibular special interest group. In addition, Vanessa has extensive expertise across all areas of neurological physiotherapy. She is committed to ongoing education to ensure the best, most contemporary assessment and treatment for her clients and is passionate about helping people achieve their goals, enabling them to reach their full potential. For more information refer to https://vertigobalanceclinic.co.nz View details »

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