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Our StaffWe only employ staff with a commitment to excellence in clinical, professional, communication and customer services. We act with the highest levels of integrity and ethical conduct which are set out by the NZSP Ethical Code of Conduct. Where necessary, we encourage a collaborative approach with our medical colleagues to ensure best treatment outcomes to meet your specific long term health goals.
Our highly qualified staff, take the time to understand and clearly communicate the cause of your disorder and don't just treat symptoms.
Over 28 years experience in musculoskeletal and sports physio. In 2004, Bay Physio Ltd started its mission to create the leading musculoskeletal and sports physio clinics in the Bay of Islands....
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Melissa has a passion for elite sport and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She represented NZ at hockey at U18 and U21. Melissa enjoys keeping fit, surfing and spend time with family and friends.
Lindsay joined the Bay Physio team from sunny South Africa. She previously worked in a musculoskeletal practice where she treated a range of people from elite athletes to the busy professional.
Tom joined the Bay Physio team in 2022. He has 16 years of musculoskeletal experience. His last 5 years were at Unisports (Ackld) where he worked with country's leading sports physicians and surgeons.
Cecile previously worked in one of the leading physio practices in South Africa, where she treated sports, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and neurological injuries in elite athletes and professionals.
Sadhana has a 1st Class Degree from Otago Uni. She has comprehensive musculoskeletal experience in hospital outpatient clinics within NZ. Current sports physio for Kerikeri Premier Rugby team 2024.
1st Class Degree Otago University - Bachelor of Physiotherapy 2021
Certificate of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy - currently completing
Nathan is a musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience. He is passionate about helping people with complex injuries to return to the activities and sports they enjoy.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty) Otago 2002
Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy endorsed in Manipulation (PGDipManips) Otago. Best overall standard award. 2010
Dry Needling / Acupuncture 2013 & 2017
Sports Physiotherapy Award (APA) level 2 2015
Igor is a highly skilled physiotherapist with a background in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. His expertise is enhanced by a Post Graduate certificates in Osteopathy & Sports Rehab.
- BSc (Physio) 2018 - Centro Universitario Estacio do Recife, Brazil
- Post Grad Certificate in Sports Rehabilitation 2022 - FAJOLCA/Insituto Paiva, Brazil
- Post Grad Certificate in Osteopathy 2018 - EBRAFIM, Brazil.
Sue joined the Paihia Clinic in 2020 having returned to the Bay of Islands after 13 years working as a Legal Assistant, alongside her administration and management role for a family business.
Amanda joined Bay Physio in August 2024, after moving to Kerikeri with her family. Amanda is an avid motorsport follower with a passion for speedway and supercars.
Myrn joined Bay Physio in September 2024 coming from an admin and accounting background. She has been the Bay of Islands for the past 4 years working alongside her partner in property management.
