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A Practical Guide to Workstation Ergonomics

A Practical Guide to your own Workstation Assessment The Chair The chair should be at a height that your feet can rest flat on the floor with your thighs on a gentle slope down towards your knees (there should be a 90° – 120° angle between your upper body and thighs) The lumbar support on […]

Nikki Stevens – Director / Senior Physiotherapist

Nikki Stevens - Director

Nikki graduated from the Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy in 2003. She has also completed a Masters in Clinical Health Practice (Physiotherapy) and a Post-graduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture.

Information evening for runners, cyclists, triathletes

Join us on Thursday 16th of February for an educational talk from one of our physiotherapists, Wendy Benwell. Wendy has been providing physiotherapy treatment to runners, triathletes, swimmers and cyclists for many years and has a huge knowledge base to draw from when it comes to injury prevention, nutrition, screening, yoga/core training and more. Please […]

North Shore Rowing relationship

Susan McSweeny

Susan McSweeny will be offering free physiotherapy advice, assessment and treatment to all members of North Shore Rowing Club on Saturday mornings at their site on Lake Pupuke. See her from 9am Saturday mornings. Contact reception for more details if needed.

Susan McSweeny back at the clinic

Susan McSweeny

Susan is now back at the clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She has been enjoying seeing some familiar faces as well as meeting and helping out new clients. As well as physiotherapy, Susan is also available for one-on-one Pilates. She is also working with North Shore rowing on Saturday mornings.

Nikki increases her hours

Nikki Stevens - Director

Now that Nikki’s daughter has turned one, she has returned to working 4 days a week at the clinic – Monday and Thursday mornings and all day Tuesdays and Fridays. Call reception to book in with Nikki today.

Susan McSweeny – Senior Physiotherapist

Susan McSweeny

Susan graduated from the Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy in 2006. She also completed a Post-graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2011. Susan has worked in private practice physiotherapy on the North Shore since 2007 and enjoys treating a wide range of conditions. She has a special interest in […]

Hannah Dawson – Senior Physiotherapist

Hannah graduated in 2009 from Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy. Since then she has also completed a Dry Needling course, Post Graduate Diploma of Musuloskeletal Physiotherapy and a Post Graduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture.

Pauline Newton – Senior Physiotherapist

Pauline graduated from AUT University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) Initially gaining a broad experience in the hospital sector of New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom, Pauline returned to New Zealand in 2004 where she began to work in private physiotherapy clinics, the University as a clinic educator, and in the occupational […]

Norma Baker

Norma Baker

Norma graduated from the New Zealand College of Massage (NZCM) in 2002 with a Diploma in Therapeutic Massage. She offers therapeutic massage which aims to release tension in muscle tissues, relaxation massage to relieve the stresses of everyday life, and lymphatic drainage which reduces oedema (swelling) in tissues.