Areas of Expertise

Our therapists have New Zealand recognised qualifications and registration. We have staff who specialise in the following areas:

• elder care
• paediatrics
• head injury
• physical disability
• intellectual disability
• home and workplace safety
• orthopedics

The Therapies

Physiotherapists

• assist people to regain or improve the quality of movements, using aids as needed.
• advise on back care and safe handling for caregivers and people at work

Occupational Therapists

• assist people to maintain and achieve their maximum level of independence and participation in work, leisure and self care, using equipment when required.
• advise on the safety of working, living and recreation areas.

Music Therapists

• use music:
  - as a non-verbal means of communication
  - to meet emotional needs and to help develop social interaction
  - to foster learning and maintain cognitive functioning
  - to support physical needs
• advise on the use of music to benefit clients in living, working and recreation environments.

Speech Language

• advise on alternative communication strategies.
• diagnose swallowing problems

Dietitians

• manage nutritional needs to improve or maintain health
• advise on menu planning for facilities and individuals.
• advise on Food Hygiene and Safety

Therapy Assistants

• assist therapists to implement individual or group treatments

Professional Development

The practice is committed to professional development through:

• funding education and training opportunities for therapists
• an in-house library including journals
• access to medical library and internet resources
• an in-service staff development programme.
• supervision and peer review both formally and informally within and across disciplines