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Nick Conn, Physiotherapist
- BSc, DipPhty, DipMT, MNZSP
Nick has over 15 years experience in the management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. He has worked in top Sports Medicine multidisciplinary clinics around the world – including London clinics servicing elite sports people, city workers and corporate customers.
Returning from the UK in 2003, Nick set up Willis Street Physiotherapy Limited, and the invaluable experience he gained overseas is evident in the thinking and products the clinic offers today.
In 2008 Nick formed a new company, Handspring Limited, which delivers ‘The Otago Exercise Programme’ in the lower North Island. This delivers a fall prevention exercise programme to the elderly in their homes.
But it doesn’t stop there. Nick has developed interests in upper limb, neck and upper back pain. He’s collecting data for a future research paper examining a new approach to pain management and prevention in these areas.
Nick makes regular contributions to our 'Diary of a Barefoot Health Freak' blog.
Grant Plumbley, Physiotherapist
- BPhEd, Dip Phty, MNZSP
Grant gained a Bachelor of Physical Education degree from Otago University in 1988 before attending Otago Polytechnic qualifying in Physiotherapy in 1991. He then spent 3 years as a physiotherapist within the multi-disciplinary team at the Wellington Sports Medicine Clinic before heading to the UK in 1994.
Over his 13 years there he gained extensive experience in performance, sports and corporate health sectors – including working as Physiotherapist with Riverdance - The Show from 1997 to 1999, as they toured Europe, Australia and New Zealand and as a Physiotherapist at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club in 2005 to 2007. Grant also looked after the 2000 Olympic Heavyweight boxing champion Audley Harrison, from 2000 until 2007.
Working in a large sports medicine clinic based in the City of London from 1999 to 2005, he gained invaluable experience in both the sports and corporate health sectors; working alongside specialist sports medicine doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, podiatrists, musculoskeletal radiologists and surgeons.
In 2005, he gave up his role of National Physiotherapy Manager, with clinical responsibility for a team of 30 physiotherapists, to accept the role at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
He returned to New Zealand with his young family in 2007, bringing with him a great working knowledge of discomfort, pain and injury within the performance, work and sport situations.
Grant has developed excellent assessment skills and a wide variety of treatment techniques– using mobilization, manipulation, soft tissue release techniques, acupuncture and specific exercises and rehabilitation in the treatment of these problems.
Grant makes regular contributions to our 'Diary of a Barefoot Health-Freak' Blog
Gayle Snyders, Physiotherapist
- B.Sc (Physiotherapy), MNZSP
- Cranio-Sacral therapy (Upledger Institute)
- Visceral Manipulation (Barral Institute)
Gayle has been practicing physiotherapy since 2001. She has worked in Germany in an osteopathic practice and in private practice in South Africa , treating elite athletes, chronic pain sufferers, families and corporate clients.
Gayle uses a combination of manual therapies, acupuncture and exercise therapies combined with the holistic techniques of Cranio-Sacral therapy and Visceral Manipulation.
Gayle has a special interest in the fields of neurodynamics (the movement of the nervous system) and fascial continuity (the mobility and inter-relatedness of the connective tissue structures of the body). These have a wide range of applications ranging from management / resolution of chronic pain and headaches to conditioning of elite athletes.
Expect something slightly less conventional than you are used to from your usual physiotherapist when getting a treatment from Gayle.
You will be asked about your current problem, along with a history of your health; which will include aspects of your diet, the function of your digestive system, and the functioning of your nervous system.
In addition to conventional physiotherapy assessment techniques and movement tests, Gayle will be looking at the alignment of the fascial system. This is a very gentle process of both looking and gently placing tension on the tissue to see where its movement is restricted. This is done while standing and lying down.
Treatment is a combination of standard physiotherapy and acupuncture along with fascial mobility techniques.
Cranio-Sacral therapy and Visceral manipulation combine to genuinely assist babies with colic, cramps and sleep problems. It is also a gentle form of therapy for pregnant women. As a mother of twins Gayle understands the demands of pregnancy and the early months of parenting on the body.
Gayle is an advocate of using the body as nature intended it to be used, starting with the feet. She has embraced the movement toward minimalist footwear, allowing the body to work as it is intended with a little bit of innovative protection and is our specialist consultant in the barefoot field.
Lifestyle and dietary changes may be recommended to facilitate recovery.
Gayle is our 'Barefoot Health-freak' check out the blog here.
Rachel Campbell, Pilates Instructor
- B.Sc (Sports Science)
- BA (Commerce)
- STOTT Pilates Instructor
Completing a Sports science and Commerce degree at Otago University alongside a passion for snow sports, this led Rachel to Ski Instructing internationally as an ISIA & NZSIA Ski Instructor in Europe, and the USA. Snow sports injuries observed during seasons highlighted the need for balanced training and full rehabilitation post injury.
A career in Pilates began in 2001 with qualifications gained in STOTT Pilates at the internationally acclaimed Toronto Global Training Centre, followed by advanced certifications in London. Continuing speciality training courses in Pre and Postnatal Pilates, Breast cancer rehabilitation, Osteoporosis, and muscle dysfunctions Rachel also developed snow sports Pilates training and worked with young ski racers in France and private clients.
Rachel is a skilled and experienced instructor working alongside physiotherapists creating personalised Pilates based programmes ranging from wellbeing, post injury sessions, pregnancy, pre-season training and sports performance. Rachel brings a global body approach to her clients with skills in Gyrokinesis, Thai Yoga massage, NLP and Kinetic Control / Performance Stability training.
Ten years on and Rachel has returned from London to Wellington, NZ and is enjoying being a mother.
Anna Wilson, Massage Therapist
- B.Sc (Chemistry)
- Dip Health Science (Therapeutic Massage)
- Certificate Relaxation Massage
Anna has recently finished her Health Science Diploma in Therapeutic Massage at the New Zealand College of Massage. She already has a Certificate in Relaxation Massage and experience working full time in an inner city spa.
She believes that massage is important for every aspect of health and well being. It is an important antidote to the stresses of everyday life, and can be an important aspect of a recovery plan, as well as vital in maintaining the health of your body.
Lynne Shaw, Receptionist
Lynne goes on holiday to the Kapiti Coast every evening and weekend, where she & her husband Phil love to garden, walk and to entertain friends and family. During the week she shares her experience as a Physiotherapist's receptionist and Therapies assistant with us. She has also recently become a Grandmother for the first time.
Amy Black, Practice Manager
- MA, Contemporary History and Politics
amy@willisstreetphysiotherapy.co.nz
Amy has worked part-time at Willis Street Physiotherapy as a practice manager since moving to NZ with her family from London in 2007. (she has 3 boys and in Aug 2011 there will be a new addition to the family).
Prior to moving to New Zealand in 2007 Amy managed musculoskeletal services for a large wellness provider in the UK and has a strong background in operational management.
Amy arrived in NZ with a particular interest in proactive corporate health solutions and was excited to work with Nick and Grant to develop the clinic’s cutting edge ‘Early Intervention Programme’.
Over the last few years Amy has become increasingly interested in pregnancy and family health and enjoys working with Gayle and Helen to develop the more holistic side of the Willis Street business (see ‘Pregnancy – Baby – Child’ and ‘Naturopath and Nutritionist’ for more info)
Amy has also been instrumental in establishing a web marketing and communications plan for the practice that enables the clinical team to share their clinical opinion utilizing social networking and new media.
Helen Padarin (Naturopath / Nutritionist)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) (University of New England)
- Advanced Diploma Naturopathy (Nature Care College, Sydney)
- Diploma of Nutrition (Nature Care College, Sydney)
- Diploma of Botanical Medicine (Nature Care College, Sydney)
- MINDD Forum Practitioner Training (Sydney)
- Diploma of Remedial Massage (Nature Care College, Sydney)
Naturopath and nutritionist Helen Padarin specialises in working with children and adults with Autism, ASD, ADH/D, asthma, eczema and allergies. For eight years she has worked at Pymble Grove Health Centre, one of Australia’s most respected holistic medical centres. In this time she has worked closely with paediatrician Dr Antony Underwood.
Helen is concerned about food and environmental factors that are having such a detrimental impact on the health of our children today. She has a strong focus on wholesome diet, fermented food, healthy gut and immune function, detoxification, optimal nutritional status and on ensuring a healthy lifestyle and environment.
She is passionate about educating and empowering individuals and families to understand the underlying causes of digestive, immune and neurological disorders, so they feel confident to make healthy proactive choices.
Helen makes regular contributions to our 'Diary of a Barefoot Health-Freak' blog
Sue Bascand, Physiotherapist
- Dip Phty, MNZSP
Career:
- Past OEP Provider
- Specialised in Adult and Paediatric neurology including stroke rehabilitation
- Tutor for the Otago University School of Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapist provider to Rest Homes
Passion:
- Family including 3 children James, Hannah and Olivia
- Tennis, golf and netball weekly as well as walking her 2 Labradors
Christeen McKenzie, Physiotherapist
- Dip Phty, MNZSP
I started working with the Willis Street Physio team in 2008 after returning from 18 months in France. Prior to this, I had worked for most of my physiotherapy career in Hawkes Bay with spells at Greenlane and in England.
Working with Willis Street Physio, I provide physiotherapy services for the hospital areas of Malvina Major and Shone McFarlane Retirement villages. The work load has gradually increased and now I job share with Sue.
I really enjoy working with the elderly where the focus is to maintain any independence for as long as possible. The work is multidisciplinary, keeping people mobile, providing aids for their care and advising staff in the best possible way to move the residents. It is also very important to look after the staff with inservices on back care, patient handling and use of lifting equipment. I enjoy working alongside our team of caregivers who are from many different cultures which I find very interesting
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