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About Us

Mission Bay Physiotherapy Limited has been owned and operated by Natalie and Niccola since July 2010. They collectively bring to the business over 35 years of experience as both manual “hands-on” and occupational rehabilitation therapists.

Natalie HankeyNat-pic-300x225
Physiotherapist/Company Director, BHSc MNZSP

Natalie graduated from AUT in Physiotherapy in 1997. Since that time she has gained experience working in a number of hospitals, private practices and with sports clubs both in NZ and the UK at National and International levels. She has an interest in Acupuncture, Clinical Pilates, treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.

More recently Natalie has specialised further in Occupational Health. She has done extensive work in the field of ergonomics and treating work/overuse related injuries, providing personalised workstation assessments and completing worksite visits.

Niccola PhillipsNic Pic
Physiotherapist/Company Director, B.PHTY, P.G Dip.Manipulative Physiotheray, MNZSP, MNZMPA, MCPTBC

Niccola graduated from Otago University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She has worked in numerous hospitals and private practices and has treated recreational, elite and professional athletes across NZ and Canada.

Whilst in Canada, Niccola worked in Whistler, one of the world’s top ski resorts, where she treated a vast array of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injuries as well as completing her British Columbia Physiotherapy Registration and 2 post-graduate Diplomas in Advanced Manual Therapy and Manipulative techniques.

Bevan Lawgun Bevan_Lawgun_photo_158k_ copy
Physiotherapist, BHSc physio/ MHSc/PgDHSc

Bevan graduated from the Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy in 1995.

He also has a Post Graduate Diploma of Health Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy and a Master of Health Practice in Western Acupuncture (Hons).

Having worked in specialist clinics both in New Zealand and inLondon he has treated people from all walks of life, including top athletes, and a wide variety of injuries and movement impairments.

Using manual soft tissue therapy and western acupuncture technique, he has extensive experience in the treatment of neckpain, middle and lower back pain, knee and ankle sprains andsoft tissue muscle and tendon strains.

He also has experience in post-surgical rehabilitation. In London, he worked at the internationally renowned Wellington Hospital specialising in post-operative care of patients with spinal surgery and ACL knee reconstruction.

Anabel Chow Anabel_Chow
Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Anabel is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, qualified from the University of Otago. With experience in private practice, sports teams, hospital and community settings.

Her special interest lies in sports related injuries. Anabel believes in exercise prescription with a combination of manual therapy to assist her clients reaching their fitness goals.

Currently, she is completing her last year of Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Outside her studies and work, Anabel enjoys running, pilates & pottery..

 

Penny Oliver (Locum)OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Physiotherapist, Dip Phys, PD Dip Manipulative Physiotherapy, MNZSP

Penny OIiver Penny graduated in 1989 from AUT. After graduating Penny travelled to England where she worked for 4 years gaining experience as a Physiotherapist in a variety of hospitals and private practices.

In 1994 Penny retured to NZ to complete her Post-graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy. The following year Penny gained her PAANZ Acupuncture Registration.

Penny has a special interest in Neck and Back Pain, Racquet sport injuries, Chronic Pain
and Sport injuries in children.

Toni RiddellToni Riddell
Acupuncturist, BHSc, Diploma of TCM Remedial Massage

Toni is a professional and qualified Acupuncturist with a passion for health and wellbeing. She is committed to the long-term health of her clients as well as their short-term relief. Toni originally trained and worked in Brisbane before moving to NZ earlier this year with her husband.

Having extensive knowledge in treating a wide range of health conditions such as pain in the body, musculoskeletal conditions, women’s health, stress and cosmetic acupuncture, she can develop appropriate treatment plans to support your general health and wellbeing. Her skills include highly effective techniques such as acupuncture, cupping, electro-acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, Tui Na and Gua Sha.

Toni is registered with Acupuncture NZ and ACC.

Tracey NicholsOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Practice Manager

We are pleased to welcome Tracey Nichols to the Mission Bay Physiotherapy team. She joins us after working in the travel industry and being a busy mother to 3 very active boys. She loves reading, pilates and travel (when time allows).

She will help ensure the smooth running of our practice!

Tracey is available to help you Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays.

Jenny ClementsOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Practice Administrator

Jenny, originally from the UK, has worked in the convention and events industry for many years both in here and overseas. But, has more recently has moved into the health sector and joins us having worked in other health related clinics.

She has two grown up children and loves to travel, enjoys live theatre and music, as well as cinema and reading.

Jenny will be able to welcome you in the clinic on Wednesdays and Fridays.