Natalie is a AHPRA registered physiotherapist in both NZ and Australia. She completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia before moving to New Zealand. In New Zealand, she completed her Masters at University of Auckland where she gained experience from A and E at Auckland city hospital to working alongside the NZ touch rugby squad.

She has worked in sport’s physiotherapy alongside athletes from various sports such as rugby, triathlon, hockey, netball, endurance running, and many more. She has a special interest in concussion or head injury, thoracic or neck pain, lower back pain, and shoulder injuries, especially traumatic or sports related. Natalie utilises a variety of hands-on techniques such as dry needling, massage, and mobilisations to provide pain relief and improve function alongside comprehensive exercise prescription to target strength and injury prevention. She believes in the importance of educating patients about their injury and recovery to stimulate self-management and confidence with returning to activity and sport.

Natalie has experience in working with all ages and has skills in relationship building that creates a safe and comfortable environment for her patients. She aims to make physiotherapy a positive experience for anyone dealing with chronic or acute injuries.

When not in the clinic, you can find Natalie in the water catching waves, walking on the beach, perfecting her golf swing, or chasing snow. She is extremely active and is willing to give any new activity a try!