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.
Katie graduated from AUT in 2000 and has recently returned to physio practice after a period of time at home with her young children. Her background includes working for the English Institute of Sport with British Track and Field athletes and as part of a multidisciplinary occupational health team for the London Fire Brigade. Katie has a function based approach and loves to empower her clients by teaching them how to actively manage their symptoms. She uses clinical pilates rehabilitation to help her clients restore physical and mental wellbeing and teaches pilates reformer and mat classes as well as one on one sessions.
Tracey is a physiotherapist with post-graduate qualifications whose focus is on supporting and working with you on your rehabilitation journey. She has a particular interest in persistent pain and enjoys the challenge of working with all ages to get you back to doing the things you love. She takes a holistic approach and works to give you the tools to rebuild resilience in your body and help you move with confidence. Her aim is to put you back in control. Tracey is a certified practitioner in Pilates and the management of hip and knee osteo-arthritis. She is passionate about the role exercise plays in general health and wellbeing and uses manual therapy, clinical Pilates and exercise therapy to help you achieve your health goals.
Zoë has 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. She is also a Yoga teacher specialising in breathwork and restorative modalities. Zoë enjoys working in musculoskeletal private practice combining these skills holistically in assisting people to recover from injuries and improve their function. Zoë has an interest in women’s pelvic health and has completed post graduate training in pelvic health. She has experience in working with women in the Public health sector and currently works as a pelvic health physio in private practice.
Outside of work, Zoë is a mum and loves relaxing with her family, enjoying beach walks with her dogs, swim 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.
