Sarah graduated in 2003. She studied at AUT, then worked at Wellington Hospital for two years before travelling to the United Kingdom to specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Sarah completed her Pilates training at one of London’s premier Pilates studios. With a background in gymnastics, Sarah is particularly interested in movement and biomechanical analysis. She competed in the 1994 Commonwealth Games and won a bronze medal on the uneven bars. Sarah enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions and age-groups, her interests include manual physiotherapy, chronic pain, Pilates-based rehabilitation, teaching Pilates classes and acupuncture for pain relief. She thrives on assisting her patients to recover from their injuries, return to sport or improve their quality of life.
Zoë is a Physio with a BHSc from Auckland University of Technology. She has worked in the movement sector for over 10 years and is an experienced Pilates instructor in mat, reformer and Pilates apparatus with specialisations in pre and post-natal fitness and training. She is also a Yoga teacher teaching breathwork and restorative modalities. Zoë enjoys working in musculoskeletal private practice combining these skills holistically in guiding people to recover from injuries and improve their function. Zoë is also trained in pelvic health and can provide pre and post-natal physio, pregnancy Pilates and assist women with issues such as prolapse, bladder or bowel function and sexual pain.
Outside of work, Zoë is a mum and loves relaxing with her family, enjoying beach walks with her dogs, swim and gym training and spending time sailing on the ocean.
Vanessa graduated from AUT in 2012 and has been working in physiotherapy private practice on the North Shore since then. Trained in Clinical Pilates, she uses a combination of manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation to treat musculoskeletal pathologies as well as teaching Pilates reformer classes and one-on-one sessions. She enjoys treating a wide range of ages and conditions, including sports injuries, overuse injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. Vanessa is also a qualified PINC and STEEL Cancer Rehab Physiotherapist and has a wealth of experience working with people during or after cancer treatments.
Mary Jane is a New Zealand trained physiotherapist with over thirty-eight years of experience. Her ongoing professional development has included post-graduate qualifications in orthopaedic manual therapy and both Western and traditional Chinese acupuncture.
Mary-Jane has worked in private practice in Takapuna and Devonport for the past 28 years. She enjoys treating general musculo-skeletal and persistent pain problems to enable people to return to activity. Mary-Jane is passionate about diagnosing and treating the underlying problem as well as the presenting symptoms. She endeavours to teach people about their condition and how to help themselves more effectively, to maintain a healthy active lifestyle.
Ilana is a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor who can work with you to quickly and effectively recover from injury, and to return to participation in the activities which are meaningful to you. Ilana can help you to breathe well, restore movement in your body, and move efficiently. She graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with distinction in 2006. Since graduating she has completed postgraduate training in both New Zealand and Australia and has trained in Pilates for rehabilitation through Polestar Pilates. In 2020 she graduated with distinction with a Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine. Ilana is experienced in managing musculoskeletal injuries, pre and post-operative rehabilitation, lower back pain, Achilles tendinopathy, shoulder injuries and rotator cuff problems, hip and knee pain and stiffness, ankle sprains, calf strains, aches and pains related to stress and posture, and breathing pattern disorders.
