The Team

Emma is an adopted kiwi having moved from Ayrshire, Scotland in 2009 to Hawkes Bay and now living in the big smoke of Auckland. She lives with her partner, James, a pilot, her four-year-old daughter, son and her two Labradors.

She has been working in physiotherapy for 15 years. Emma completed her undergraduate honours degree at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and then her Masters of Physiotherapy (endorsed in sports) from Otago University. She has a special interest in sports rehabilitation and injury prevention.

Emma enjoys all sports and has been a physio for many teams from basketball to soccer to rugby. She was the lead physio for the New Zealand football ferns and Triathlon Australia.

She is a keen triathlete/multi-sport athlete and competed for both Great Britain and New Zealand at an age-group level in both duathlon and triathlon.

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Linda graduated in Canada from MacEwan University in 2013 with a Diploma in Massage Therapy. The program consists of a variety of techniques including trigger point therapy, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, joint mobilizations, sports and pregnancy massage.

She has taken further continuing education courses to expand her practice over the years such as kinesio-taping, manual lymphatic drainage (Vodder method) and fascial stretch therapy (FST).

From 2020-2022 she has also been an instructor at MacEwan in the massage therapy program teaching students a variety of theory and techniques.

She incorporates a therapeutic approach that uses multiple techniques to help her patients achieve more self-awareness of their bodies as well as aim to improve their physical well-being.

Her hobbies include playing volleyball, the ukulele, travelling, and crocheting.

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Vanessa has over 10years of experience and is passionate about empowering her clients to become the best versions of themselves. She is dedicated to supporting people of all ages and life stages, offering compassion, and understanding every step of the way.

She has specialised into Women’s Health which began after becoming a mum to her first beautiful daughter, and her commitment to helping women continues to grow every year.

Physiotherapy for Vanessa is so much more than just a job, it is a place where she thrives to make a difference, treats every client with the utmost care and with a “whole person” approach, and always has her client’s best interests in mind.

When she is not in clinic you’ll find her sipping coffee at a café, going on family adventures, or letting her creative mind tackle a new challenge.

Specialty Areas:

• Women’s Health / Pelvic Health
• Pre and Post Natal
• MSK Physiotherapy

Aggie has been practicing Traditional Chinese Acupuncture since qualified in 2008. She is a member of New Zealand Register of Acupuncture and an approved ACC treatment provider. With her 10 years of outstanding clinical experiences in this field, she aims to help her patient to restore movements by combining her treatment with Physiotherapists to achieve maximum quality of care.

She also specialises in Abdominal Acupuncture. It is a relatively new and rare, yet powerful and effective technique treating all areas of the body. This technique involves placing needles much shallower in the abdomen thus creating a less painful experiences compared to traditional acupuncture techniques. This technique is aimed at patients who may prefer a much gentle, less invasive yet very effective treatment. Patient’s reviews stated that this new technique created a much more relaxing atmosphere that allowed them to dive deeper into muscle relaxation. Depending on the individual needs of here clients, Aggie will use a combination of acupuncture and cupping to deliver specialised individual needs.

Aggie’s specialities also involved musculoskeletal injury, digestive problems (bloating, acne that is caused by constipation etc), Stress, Anxiety, Emotional disorders, Women’s health (incontinence issue) and Sinus.

Rebecca studied Physiotherapy at Auckland University of Technology, graduating in 2018. She was awarded the AUT Sportsperson of the Year award in 2018 for sporting and academic excellence. She has spent many years competing in elite sport, having represented New Zealand in Underwater Hockey from 2013 to 2018. She reached her career pinnacle in 2018, winning the World Championships for the New Zealand Women’s Elite Team.

She was drawn to studying Physiotherapy through her own positive experiences, seeking treatment for injuries with Physiotherapists throughout her sporting career. This elite sport experience gave her the passion to understand the importance of keeping the body at peak fitness and wellbeing.

Rebecca knows how to help patients achieve the best outcomes from physiotherapy by finding the root cause and working to make positive changes through strength, flexibility and alignment of the body. Rebecca has a passion for helping athletes reach peak performance with a focus on injury prevention, longevity, exercise prescription and rehabilitation.

She is certified in kinesiotaping and dry needling. While having a passion for sporting injuries, she enjoys working with all ages and all types of injuries from sprains and strains to neck and back problems.

In her spare time Rebecca enjoys talking her dog Banks for a walk or doing CrossFit.

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Amy is a certified Reformer Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and nutritionist dedicated to helping clients transform their bodies and elevate their well-being. Whether you’re seeking to improve strength, tone muscles, enhance flexibility, or find balance in life, Amy’s expertise and supportive approach will guide you towards lasting results. Join her in the studio and discover a transformative fitness journey to a fitter, healthier, and happier you.

Alana has spent several years in London working as a nurse before returning to New Zealand where she now lives locally with her husband, two young children, dog and cat. She started working with us as a receptionist at Hobsonville Physiotherapy in 2020 but since having her second daughter she works more from home doing the behind-the-scenes admin and helping manage both clinics. You will see her every now and then in either clinic helping out.