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Bay Physiotherapy Centre - Bryce Hamer
Location: Suite 3 Promed House, 71 Tenth Ave, Tauranga 3110
Service - Physiotherapist
Profile: Bryce was born in Matamata and lived on the family dairy farm until leaving for Otago University for his Physiotherapy Studies. He spent his final year of study at Wellington then moved to Hastings to begin work in Private Practice
Bryce was physiotherapist for the Hawke Bay Rugby Team for two years before travelling overseas for two years. He visited the USA and Canada, parts of Europe, Israel and Egypt. Over this time Bryce also worked in the UK to fund his travels.
Bryce returned to Hastings for a further year, again working with Hawkes Bay rugby, before getting the travel bug. He returned to the UK, also visiting India and Kenya on the way.
After one more season in Hastings Bryce moved to Tauranga with his wife Sharon to establish his first Tauranga clinic- Devonport Road Physiotherapy Clinic.
The Practice was moved to ProMed House in 1990 becoming Bay Physiotherapy Centre.
Bryce is actively involved in watching and supporting his children in their endeavours and participates in Tennis, Golf, and "keeping himself fit".
Through Post Graduate Studies Bryce has a Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy and is a physiotherapist for the New Zealand Academy of Sport.
Bryce feels "remaining positive and keeping things in perspective" is very important and says he is very fortunate to have a profession he loves and live in beautiful Tauranga, his place of choice.
Qualifications:
- Diploma of Physiotherapy
- Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy trained Acupunture
- Certified Bradcliff Practitioner
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Golf Works Ltd - Trevor Montgomery
Location: 1/298 Ellerslie Panmure Highway, Ellerslie, Auckland, New Zealand 1060
Services: Physiotherapist, Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist
Profile: Trevor is a vastly experienced, postgraduate-trained manipulative physiotherapist who qualified in 1996 and has owned a physiotherapy practice since 1997. His interest in golf developed when he was asked to be the physiotherapist at the World Cup of Golf at Gulf Harbour Country Club in 1998.
Since then he has worked with a large number of golfers, including professionals on the US, European and Australasian PGA tours. He has been working with the New Zealand Srixon Academy (formally the Titleist Academy) and New Zealand Golf since 2003 and was a New Zealand Academy of Sport Physiotherapy Provider for Golf until the sport lost its funding in 2007.
Trevor has been lecturing on biomechanics and the role of the body in golf on the NZPGA Golf Trainee programme since 2008 and has taught over 30 acupuncture courses throughout Australia and New Zealand since 2006.
In 2004 Trevor was able to combine his passion for golf and his skill for optimizing the human body through physiotherapy and muscle balance by establishing Golf Works Ltd.
In 2008 Trevor attained his Masters in Physiotherapy with First Class Honours, having completed a thesis that focused on the effects that alterations in set up posture have on a golfers ability to develop X-factor in the golf swing.
In early 2009 Trevor became a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 Golf Fitness Instructor which he has integrated into his golf-specific physiotherapy practice. During the last two years Trevor has advanced to TPI Medical Level III and in November 2010 was invited to present at the World Golf Fitness Summit in Orlando, Florida.
Trevor now specializes in working with a number of the country's leading golf coaches, touring professionals and club amateurs with the aim of providing all levels of golfers with bodies that will help to optimize their golf swings and help them to realize their golfing potential.
Qualifications:
- MHSc (1st Class Hons)
- PGDHSc (Manipulative Physiotherapy)
- PGCertHSc (Western Acupuncture)
- BHSc (Physiotherapy)
- TPI Medical Level III, TPI Golf Professional Level II
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Hornby Care Physiotherapy - Kevin Hopkins
Location - 64 Carmen Road, Hornby, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Service - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Specialist Hand Therapists available.
Profile - Kevin is the Director of Hornby Care Physiotherapy. The clinic has been operating since 1999, and has staff with Post graduate qualifications in Manipulative Therapy, Acupuncture, and Specialist Hand Therapy.
Kevin has worked in the public health system in NZ, as well as working in the USA. On returning to NZ in 1994, has been involved in Musculoskeletal / Sports Injury Private practice.
Our Clinic philosophy is to empower the client to return to pre-injury work/ sport activity, and promote motivation for self management and injury prevention, by focusing on the causes of injury rather than symptom management.
Kevin has a keen interest in golf and enjoys seeing results in patients' improvement in their own game.
With our staff's combined experience, and through the TPI certification process, we have access to a wealth of information and golf specific exercises for both rehabilitation and conditioning.
Qualifications:
- Diploma of Physiotherapy
- Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy
- TPI Level One Certified
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John Haywood
John qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1980. John gained post graduate diploma qualifications in manipulative therapy in 1982. Over the last 35 plus years, John has worked extensively in sports medicine, appointed to New Zealand Football as team Physiotherapist in 2001. John has also worked in Cricket, Rugby League and Rugby Union. John has extensive experience in injury assessment, management and rehabilitation. John is ideally suited now to assisting golfers in the quest to improve their game and to play injury free
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Marina Physio - Derek Timmins
Location: Level 1, Compass Building, Ara Tai, Half Moon Bay Marina, Half Moon Bay, Auckland
Services: Physiotherapy, Acupuncture
Profile: Derek graduated from physiotherapy at AUT University in 2000. Following his interests in acupuncture he completed a further two years of study to become a Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist. Derek has worked in Private practices in Hamilton, Sydney and Auckland. Derek uses his skills in mobilisation, manipulation, acupuncture and exercise prescription to help clients return to pre-injury health and improve their function.
Qualifications:
- BHSc (Physiotherapy)
- Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist
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Proactive Physio - Sonya Anderson
Location - Level 1, Aurum House, Terrace Junction, Frankton, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Service - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Sports Physio / Golf / Rugby, Acupuncture
Profile - Senior Physiotherapist. Over 12 years of experience working as a full time physiotherapist, 7 years spent working in UK teaching hospitals and over 5 years working in private practice. Early on in her career Sonya spent time working closely with Orthopaedic surgeons & Rheumatologists and went on to complete a Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine & then a Diploma in Injection Therapy.
After competing for many years in rowing, Sonya developed a passion for analysing the biomechanics of sports injuries. Sonya presently specialises in rugby injuries & rehabilitation & has been working with Arrowtown rugby club & Otago country rugby for the last 4 years, after working for a rugby team & tournaments in the UK for over 5 years. Her passion for analysis of movement has also led to the development of our Golf analysis service which now uses high speed video analysis of the swing & body motor patterns, to help improve your game from any standard. Working closely with PGA professionals.
Sonya opened Proactive Physio in 2008.
Sonya met Ramsay MacMaster in 2005 and has been working with golfers for the last 6 years, recently working with the PGA working towards developing New Zealand golfers; with golf specific motor pattern analysis & golf specific rehabilitation & training.
Qualifications:
- BSc ( Hons ) Physiotherapy
- BSc ( Hons ) Sport & Exercise Science
- AACP - acupuncture
- Diploma Orthopaedic Medicine
- Diploma Injection Therapy
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Roslyn Physiotherapy Clinic - Brett Woodley
Location - 287 Highgate, Roslyn, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Service - Physiotherapist
Profile - Brett has been a Director of Roslyn Physiotherapy for the past 2 years and has worked in the Otago region for 10 years. With a Masters of Physiotherapy he has an excellent understanding of sporting injuries, incorporating the latest treatment techniques including Dry Needling, manipulation and advanced exercise therapy. Brett has a keen interest in golf and is a TPI level one accredited fitness instructor with access to a large database of golf specific rehabilitation and training exercises. He works closely with golf professionals in his region providing a team approach to golf fitness and rehabilitation.
Qualifications:
- BSc
- BPhty
- PGDipPhty
- MPhty
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Institute of Sport Physiotherapy -Mila Park
Locations: Onehunga – Onehunga Accident & Medical Building, 73 Church St, Onehunga, Auckland
Takapuna – Level 1/507, Lake Rd, Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland
Service: Physiotherapy, Acupuncture
Profile: Mila worked as a physiotherapist in South Korea where she also studied acupuncture. She came to New Zealand in 2000 and graduated with another physiotherapy degree from AUT University in 2006. She worked at North Shore Hospital before joining our private practice in 2008.
Mila is involved with the Korean LPGA. She has treated several players in the Association.
Qualifications:
- Ø Bachelor of Health Science at AUT (Physiotherapy) NZRP
- Ø Qualified as a Physiotherapist in South Korea 1997
- Ø Completed Certificate in Acupuncture 1999
- Ø TPI Certificate Level I, and TPI Junior Coach Level II
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