Physio Newmarket
Our experienced team of physiotherapists in Newmarket will spend the time to ensure a correct initial diagnosis then provide the education needed to aid recovery.
Stella
Stella is a graduate from the Auckland University of Technology, and completed clinical placements in Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre where she gained experience in a variety of settings; including neurological, paediatric, post-operative, and geriatric. Stella became interested in physiotherapy when she saw how members of her family were able to recover from traumatic injuries through physiotherapy and return back to their regular lives.
Stella uses a holistic approach to rehabilitation, and recognises the importance of addressing an individual's unique circumstances. Growing up, Stella was an avid netball and hockey player, and currently she likes to stay active through pilates, snowboarding and ice skating.
Senior Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist Pauline worked in private practice for over 18 years. She has a ‘hands on’ approach to treating her clients, with a combination of soft tissue techniques, mobilisation, strength and conditioning, and accupuncture to help them on their path to injury recovery.
Pauline has her post grad diploma in Western Acupuncture from AUT, and is very well qualified in the international Mulligan technique, a concept which helps improve mobility at all joints in the body. Pauline is an ex competitive swimmer, and over the past few years has competed at a national age group level in triathlon, Half Ironman and offroad adventure running races including the Tarawera 50km ultra.
Stu Ross
Managing Director (not seeing clients in clinic)
Stu completed his Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) in 2002 and Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2012. Stu is the owner of Refine Health. He has been behind the wheel here for the past 10 years helping things run smoothly!
He worked as physiotherapist for New Zealand Mens Hockey and Takapuna Premiere Rugby. He then spent five years working as a physiotherapist in London, which included a position at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club as the Academy physiotherapist. After this, he was a senior physiotherapist for Her Majesty’s Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (Headley Court), rehabilitating defence force personel returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.
Pauline
Callum
Born and raised in the sunny Hawkes Bay, Callum moved to Auckland to pursue his dream of becoming a physiotherapist, graduating from Auckland University of Technology. Callum’s desire to pursue a career in physiotherapy came about after experiencing the benefits of physiotherapy led rehabilitation following a spat of sports related injuries. During his studies Callum gained experience in community outpatient, acute trauma, and private practice settings. As well as this he had the opportunity to work as a physiotherapy assistant at trans-tasman masters hockey and with the Auckland Rugby academy squads.
Callum favours an approach that focuses on the individual rather than the presenting condition, using a range of treatment techniques to help his clients achieve their goals. During his downtime Callum enjoys staying active, enjoying the trails around Auckland and playing cricket on the weekend.
Rohil
Rohil is an Auckland-trained Physiotherapist with a special interest in spinal, knee, and shoulder injuries. He works alongside local specialists and surgeons with an interest in diagnostics. He has completed a Postgraduate Diploma (Musculoskeletal) with Distinction and a Sports Medicine Diploma through the FIFA Medical Network. He is currently working on a Master’s degree through AUT.
His treatment approach involves hands-on therapies, including joint mobilisation and manipulation. He also prescribes tailored rehab and exercise programs to treat the root of the symptoms, optimise movement and prevent recurrences. Rohil also does formalised Return to Play Knee testing for Careway (an ACC funded initiative).
Kate
Kate completed her Physiotherapy training at The University of Nottingham in the UK and graduated in 2012. She has worked in private practices in the UK and with professionals and local sports clubs. Kate moved over to NZ in 2015 where she continued her passion for physio. She uses a ‘hands on’ approach combined with acupuncture, mobilisation techniques and strength & conditioning to achieve optimal results.
Kate is trained in the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Y Balance Test which are specialised assessments aimed at identifying dysfunctional movement patterns. Kate has competed at National Level for athletics and enjoys snowboarding, crossfit, netball & the gym. Kate has run 2 marathons and competed at the Masters Games for swimming.
Visit Us
14 Davis Cres, Newmarket, Auckland
Hours
Monday–Friday
7am - 6pm
Saturday (St Heliers)
8.30am - 12pm
Phone
(09) 520 1832