CityMed Physiotherapy Ltd operates as part of the CityMed Medical Centre on Albert St in Auckland’s Central Business District.  The medical centre consists of over a dozen dedicated health professionals including doctors, blood lab technicians, radiologist, pharmacists, podiatrists, and physiotherapists who work together to provide all the healthcare you need.

The philosophy at CityMed Physiotherapy is to find and treat the cause of the injury not just the symptoms, and to educate and treat to prevent further injury. All of our physiotherapists are experienced health professionals who are driven to provide the highest quality service to address the individual needs of our clients.

After traveling from Canada in 1999, Jammie graduated from the Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy and completed a Post-Graduate in Western Acupuncture.

Jammie has worked in private practice physiotherapy since 2002 and been director of CityMed Physio, Waiuku Health Plus Physiotherapy, and QuayMed Physiotherapy. She enjoys treating a wide range of conditions but most importantly is passionate about people, making them feel and move better. By focusing on correcting poor biomechcanics of the body and educating patients to take control of their own condition, further injury is prevented and patients get back to sport and work life.

She also takes special interest in manual therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy/muscle release techniques which are all excellent tools to enhance sports and day to day performance.

Jammie is very active and enjoys running, tennis, yoga, snow skiing, and takes special interest in gardening, photography, and design.

Jasmin has always had a focus on working with people to achieve their goals. This passion developed into a health and movement focus through her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at AUT. As a student Jasmin was part of a research group who published a study relating to people's experiences of arthritis and its treatments in New Zealand, giving her insight into how ongoing limitations and injury affect people's lives.

She has been working in private practice physiotherapy gaining experience in multiple areas including sports, rehab, exercises based, post operative and manual therapy to help people recover and move better. She has worked with both senior rugby, senior football, and youth touch teams as well as people of all ages in clinic. In her physiotherapy practice, she utilises a range of manual therapy techniques to address the causes of pain, biomechanical issues and loss of everyday function. Techniques include massage, myofascial therapy, dry needling and joint mobilisation.

In her free time Jasmin enjoys keeping fit at the gym, playing hockey and hiking to explore the beautiful country we live in.

Sangita has a passion for helping people. She incorporates hands-on manual therapy and rehabilitation approaches. Sangita directs her treatment to return to full function and sport, as well as injury prevention. She enjoys working together with her patient’s to develop management plans and help them to achieve their goals.

Having recently moved back home, from London, she is enjoying the great outdoor activities that Aotearoa has to offer. Sangita relishes in keeping active and enjoys her sports. She can mostly be found on a hockey field, kitted up as a goalkeeper, in a gym or watching cricket. From her love of movement, she is even more enthusiastic about helping people stay active and return to any sporting pursuits. She has worked with Auckland Cricket, NRL 9’s, Impact Pro Wrestling and various other hockey, rugby union and rugby league teams.

Kolbi first studied in the USA where she obtained her Bachelors of Science Degree in Kinesiology. During her studies she was involved in research looking at the effects of exercise on dancers and gymnasts, and worked both in health care settings and as a personal trainer. Upon completing that degree she worked as an Exercise Specialist with individuals with spinal cord injuries in a gym-based rehab setting before applying for further studies. She then went on to obtain her Masters of Physiotherapy in Scotland a few years later. Upon graduation she moved to New Zealand where she has worked as a Physiotherapist in outpatient clinics treating Musculoskeletal Injuries. She has continued her education throughout her career and has a special interest in treating neck, shoulder, TMJ, post-pregnancy, and pelvis/low back injuries. Kolbi utilises a variety of techniques in her treatment, with a core focus on exercise as medicine.

Kolbi’s experiences working in health care and fitness in multiple countries and settings has allowed her to learn a lot about movement which she applies both personally and in treating her clients. Kolbi is very active in her spare time and enjoys rock climbing, running, hiking, cycling, gym training, and swimming. She has completed multiple marathons in the past and grew up as a competitive dancer. She has spent lots of time exploring new sports as she believes this is the best way to understand movement and what patients require to get back to their full capacity.

Kolbi is located at our Britomart and Wynyard Quarter locations so call 099192555 to book in today.

Jessica is Citymed Physio’s warm and friendly receptionist, using her administration skills to support the patients and therapists. She has a genuine interest in people and enjoys creating a cheerful atmosphere to welcome patients into the clinic.

Jess is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy at AUT. Her intention is to improve people’s movement to maximise their quality of life and ability to participate in their enjoyed activities. Jess is clinically experienced as a massage therapist, specialising in deep tissue, sports and relaxation techniques to cooperate with therapists' treatments and enhance people’s health. She is a Lesmills qualified Bodybalance instructor, Pilates instructor and dance teacher. Her passion is educating people on how to utilize exercise for injury prevention and rehabilitation. She enjoys staying active with Pilates, Yoga, Dance and gym classes. Jess is happiest when travelling and exploring new places with her friends and family.

Ring 093775525 to book a massage or physio session today.

Sharon is a Physiotherapist who has specialised in the treatment of hand, wrist, forearm and elbow injuries, and is a registered Hand Therapist.

Hand and wrist injuries are one of the most common reasons for referral to Accident and Medical Centers, as we all use our hands in a number of different ways. Whether your finger was bent whilst trying to catch a netball, you fell over whilst skiing, you lifted the baby awkwardly, or you’re
having pins and needles in your hands, the ensuing pain and disability can seemingly affect almost every aspect of how you live your life.

Sharon has 10 years experience as a Physiotherapist, and finds Hand Therapy tremendously rewarding, as patients’ progress through their rehabilitation, and achieve their goals. In recognition of the fact that there was no Hand Therapy service available in Auckland City, Sharon has started City Hands to provide excellence in management of hand-forearm disorders in a convenient, central location. At present, injuries that are covered by ACC are fully funded – including both the appointment and the cost of any splinting.

www.cityhands.co.nz

 

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Senior Physiotherapist

Thomas has over ten years experience, in Auckland and London, since graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science in 2004 and then a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2013.

He is a certified 'McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy' practitioner and takes a special interest in active patient involvement and education to treat sports and spinal problems.

He has developed a special interest in work station set up and work ergonomics and shoulder rehabilitation after having an on going personal experience of shoulder injuries and surgery.

Thomas' other interests include keeping fit by mountain biking, snowboarding, and DIYing.

Thomas will come out to any work place and set up your work station so you prevent work place injury and keep moving pain free! Email Jammie on jammie@citymed.co.nz today to book in. 

Aaron Walker is a an Internationally experienced Podiatrist and Director of Walker Health Group which offers Podiatry - Biomechanics - Orthotics services at Citymed physiotherpy.

Qualified Nutritionist

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Food & Nutrition (Delhi University)

• Masters of Science - Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition (Delhi University)

• Completed Dietetic Internship at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Kavneet is a qualified nutritionist with a wide range of experience. She has worked in hospitals, private practice as well as being a university lecturer. 

Kavneet loves food and cooking and has an equally passionate approach to her work. She is an empathetic and careful listener who works closely with you to create an individualised approach that will work the best for you.

She practices a behavioural approach to deal with health and wellness. Kavneet firmly believes that you don’t have to diet your way into a smaller body in order to feel more valuable. Instead, she focuses on a wholesome diet and a healthy relationship with food.

Her special interest areas include:

• Vegetarian eating and whole-food plant-based (WFPB) eating. 

• Women’s health - nutrition therapy for controlling and improving PCOS.

• Nutrition interventions for diabetes management.

• Strategies for improving and managing heart health and hypertension.

• Nutritional management for metabolic disorders.

• Weight management.

• Improving skin health.

• Bachelor of Science double majoring in Human Nutrition and Psychology (Massey University, NZ).

  Certificate in Personal Training (Fit Futures, NZ).

Michaela takes a holistic approach to nutrition focusing on making your eating habits work for you, rather than the other way around. She strives to consider your lifestyle factors to ensure that the changes you are making are practical, curated, and achievable within your own lifestyle.

With her background in Human Nutrition, Psychology, and Personal Training, Michaela can offer a well-rounded approach to nutrition. She chooses to prioritise not only nourishing food but also your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health when working alongside you.

Michaela enjoys spending her time being active, frequently at the gym or doing yoga is where you may find her. Michaela has a love for travel, adventure, and is always seeking to learn more to help her clients growth. 

Her special interest areas include:

• Plant-based eating (Vegan and Vegetarian)

• Weight management

• Exercise nutrition

(Kimberley is available for online consulting only.)

• NSNZ Registered Nutritionist

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Exercise Sports Science

• Certified ACFED Practitioner (Australian Center for Eating Disorders)

• Advanced Sports Nutrition Pg dip

Kimberley is a NZ Registered Nutritionist, with a non-diet, and holistic approach to the way she consults with clients. Since completing her studies she has been working in Auckland as a private practice nutritionist and nutrition lecturer for last the 5 years. 

She believes there is no “one size fits all” approach and is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals in a way that feels easy, enjoyable, and sustainable long term.

Her special areas of interest include: 

• Weight Concerns/Disordered Eating – A “Non-diet Nutrition” approach to help chronic dieters break the cycle and develop a healthy relationship with food and their body. 

• Health Conditions – A LCHF (Low-carb healthy fat) and whole food nutrition approach -  for weight loss, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation.

• Female Hormonal Concerns - reducing menopause symptoms, restoring regular menstrual cycles and thyroid concerns. 

• Sports Nutrition - endurance athletes, cross-fit, weight lifting and elite sports.

• Registered New Zealand Nutritionist (NSNZ)

• NZ Registered General and Obstetric Nurse

• FitGenes practitioner

• PGDipSci - Human Nutrition (Massey University, NZ)

• PGDip Design for Disability (London City Poly, UK)

Julianne has a passion for nutrition as a tool to improve well being and health, reduce inflammation, and manage appetite.

Julianne’s passion for the power of nutrition was ignited when she experienced first-hand the difference diet makes; after a change in diet she had reductions in many niggling health issues related to auto-immune disease and inflammation. This inspired her to retrain as a nutritionist, so she could help others improve their own health through dietary changes. Julianne takes a whole food approach to fat loss, reducing inflammation, and managing auto-immune disease.

In her post graduate research Julianne focussed on diet studies and Rheumatoid arthritis.

Julianne is also a FitGenes practitioner; FitGenes is genetic testing that shows your genetic predisposition for many health issues including inflammation, cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, body fat regulation, methylation and detoxification. By knowing what your genes predispose you to – you can take control and implement clinically researched diet and lifestyle strategies to optimise your health. You can book in selecting the ‘FitGenes Package’ here.

Julianne’s current hobby is power-lifting. She competes nationally in the Masters 2, 52kg class. Julianne has two fantastic websites - juliannetaylornutrition.com and paleozonenutrition.com

Her special interest areas are:

• Managing metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, using reduced carbohydrate and low glyceamic load plans

• Nutrition strategies for managing auto-immune disease and reducing inflammation, including the auto-immune paleo protocol

• FitGenes genetic testing for health and well-being and carbohydrate tolerance

• PGCertSci Tech (Human Nutrition) (Massey University, NZ)

• International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry - ISAK level one (AUT, NZ)

• Inferno Hot Pilates Instructor 

• Bachelor of Art, Fine Art and Art History, (McMaster University, Canada)

Rosanne is a nutritionist with over ten years clinical experience, and is also Feel Fresh Nutrition’s community manager. She loves delicious, healthy foods made simply, and uses simple strategies to help her clients see a clear path forward. Her core philosophy is to take achievable steps toward new habits and a sustainable, healthier lifestyle. 

Rosanne uses a variety of strategies to help her clients stay focused and realise their goals. Every body is unique and she respects her clients goals and unique perspectives. She doesn’t support a singular eating regime rather, whatever suits them. She promotes exercise and whole foods, but will help you choose the exercise and the foods that you love the most! Lifestyle change is possible and should be fun and inspiring, not a restrictive plan that you feel you have to “stick to”. She strives to have each of her clients leave her office with the confidence, motivation and a clear plan to succeed!

Rosanne has experience in the following areas:

• Weight loss

• Body composition

• Energy and vitality

• Lower-carb eating

• Overcoming emotional eating, stress eating or sugar cravings

• Digestive issues

• Sports performance

• Vegetarian eating

• Body shaping/competing

• Family nutrition

• Pre and post pregnancy nutrition

Profile

John gained his medical degree at Auckland Medical School in 2002 and then pursued his interest in orthopaedic surgery, attaining admission into the New Zealand Advanced Orthopaedic Training Scheme in 2007. During this time he worked with some of the best orthopaedic surgeons in Auckland and around New Zealand.

Interests

· Hip and knee - diagnosing and treating hip and knee pain and arthritis, with primary total joint replacement and reconstruction.

· All hand and wrist conditions from acute trauma to degenerative osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis.

· Peripheral nerve conditions of the hand, upper and lower limbs.

Subspecialties

· Arthroplasty - Hip and Knee Replacement

· Hand and Wrist

Qualifications

· MB ChB 2003 Auckland; FRACS (Orth) 2011

Post-fellowship Training

· John was awarded Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2011. He then travelled internationally for a further 2 years to obtain sub-specialist training. He spent a year at the internationally renowned London Health Sciences Centre at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. There he specialised in arthroplasty (hip and knee replacements) specialising in complex cases. He then spent a further year at the University of Toronto at Toronto Western Hospital specialising in hand and wrist, microsurgery and peripheral nerve surgery.

Please Contact for bookings: 09 280 3344

Robynne is a Senior Physiotherapist who has been a registered hand therapist since 2008. The hand therapy contract covers all injuries from the distal humerus to finger tip and under the ACC contract the first treatment is subsidised. We are able to custom make splints or supply off the shelf splints for our patients. These include mallet, CMC, carpel tunnel, tennis elbow, de quervains, PIP dislocation and ligament strain injuries to name a few.

Robynne specializes in hand therapy as well as general physiotherapy for all your musculoskeletal injuries.

Robynne works in our south Auckland clinic Waiuku Health Plus Physiotherapy.

Ring 09 235 9192 to book your session today.

Nicci works out of our South Auckland physiotherapy clinic at Waiuku Health Plus Physiotherapy. Nicci treats a wide range of conditions including sports, spinal, and occupational injuries. She has a holistic approach to the rehabilitation process and uses a wide range of treatment including myofascial release, massage, manual therapy and dry needling just to name a few. She spend alot of time in the gym with clients rehabilitating them to get them back to the work force and to full day to day function.

Ring 09 235 9192 to book your session today.

Patrice Hardy is a traditionally trained Acupuncturist and has been in practice since 2004.  
Patrice treats a wide variety of ailments from pregnancy related conditions (infertility, pre and post natal care), to chronic disease and pain.  Basically anything!
Patrice is a ACC treatment provider and is looking forward to providing ‘ Waiukuians ‘ a comprehensive service of the benefits of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Patrice will be transitioning from the ‘ city ‘ to the local area and is looking forward to living the quarter acre dream!

Jacqui is our lovely receptionist and administration at our physio clinic. She excels in her friendly reception and administration skills, and keeping the practise running smoothly on a day to day basis. For all clinic enquiries ring 09 235 9192 ext 2 or email on admin@waiukuphysio.co.nz.

Heather is our lovely accounts and receptionist specialist. Any accounting enquiries Heather will be usre to help you out. If its simply an appointment you are after give her a call. She is so very efficient, organized, and friendly which is key to running a great practise.

You can find her in the afternoons on 09 235 9192 ext 2.