Find the therapist that best suits your needs.
Our team - ko wai matou
DIRECTOR
Darren North
Darren has focused over the last decade or so in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy and enjoys the in–depth problem solving aspect of restoring someone back to their full function.
He is still a keen sportsman himself competing internationally in the past and enjoys surfing, snowboarding and playing footy.
Also being from West Auckland he can’t escape his love of fast cars and does some rallying/racing. Interesting fact: he once had a racehorse named after him — long story….
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Tomu Hiratsuka
Tomu is originally from Japan and as well as working clinically he loves all things rugby and studying. He graduated from Otago University in 2009, completed further postgraduate study in 2019 through AUT and is now moving onto his Masters degree to conduct research into Achilles tendon ruptures.
Aside from study, his biggest passion is sports, especially rugby which he had played for over 20 years, including a stint of a professional rugby in Japan. He has been involved with Takapuna rugby club premier side as a physiotherapist for over five years and in his spare time (if he has any) plays touch rugby making his debut in 2017 with the NZ Masters Touch Team.
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Div Kumar
An active individual herself, Div has a strong interest in sports-related rehabilitation and assisting her clients in reaching their fitness objectives. Her passion for injury management and prevention was ignited by her five-year stint as a professional rower.
Div refined her expertise as the head physiotherapist for the NZ Women's University Futsal Ferns 2022 during the World University Championships in Portugal. Her support helped the team achieve a historic fourth-place finish; the highest ranking ever achieved by a New Zealand futsal squad.
Along with sports physiotherapy she has a passion for teaching and taking pilates and dry needling.
She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Communication Studies and is busy currently completing her Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
When she isn't immersed in her studies, teaching, or work, you can often find Div riding the waves and indulging in her love for the outdoors whenever the surf is up.
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
& PELVIC HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Jen Touzel
Jen has worked both in Auckland and London in the musculoskeletal and sports physio sphere, including a couple of seasons with Superleague Netball in the UK and travelling with NZ Athletics to Oceania's 2022. She has also started to specialise in pelvic health, and you'll find her talking about bladders, bowels, and the lack of pre/postnatal education without too much encouragement.
She's always been keen on sports, but more of a social all-rounder than a master of any one. You're most likely to find her involved if there's a cold drink after the final whistle.
She has a particular passion for treating the individual - finding out what makes people tick, and getting to the root of the issue to get them back to their best.
Jen is always empathetic, ready for a laugh, and eager to push you to improve.
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Paul White
Special interests: Running injuries, sporting injuries, return to sport programs, low back pain & chronic pain.
Paul uses a wide range of treatment options to optimise his patients' return from injury. Paul believes in the understanding of each individual's unique circumstances is the key to facilitate this return. Paul's real passion is the assessment and treatment of everything running related. Paul was lucky to learn from some of the world leading running analysts in the UK.
Through this experience he has developed a way to teach people to run that is targeted at the person's individual weaknesses. Outside of the Physio treatment room, Paul divides his time between spending quality time with his little baby and trying his hand at the art of mastering watercolour painting. Paul is also heading up our new specialist running assessment program.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST & PELVIC HEALTH PHYSIO
Lindsay MacIsaac
Lindsay completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy at Brunel University London. Originally from Canada, she finished her Bachelor in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and proceeded to work as a Kinesiologist providing active rehabilitation. Her background in ballet, jazz and contemporary dance styles ignited her passion for working with physical injuries in a rehab setting. Lindsay’s physio interests lie in musculoskeletal conditions as well as working with women with pelvic conditions.
When not at the clinic, you can find Lindsay at the gym, on long walks, or taking photos of the scenery around Auckland.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Annabel Rapley
Annabel is passionate about health and has been working in the industry for 10 years. She's a qualified PT and Sports Massage Therapist.
Annabel uses a combination of deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofacial release, PNF and exercise prescription.
Skilled in rehab of injuries, pre/post event treatment, pregnancy massage, chronic pain management & postural imbalances.
In addition she also offers personal training to help rehabilitate injuries, build strength and gain confidence.
Massage Therapist
Michelle Arndt
Having graduated in massage therapy in Brazil in 2011, she offers personalized care for each patient, utilizing various techniques complemented by her extensive knowledge in anatomy and physiology, which she has honed over 12 years of experience. Her primary focus is on enhancing the health and well- being of her clients, tailoring her approach to meet their individual needs. Her treatment methods involve a combination of movement-based therapies and the therapeutic benefits of massage.
ADMIN GURU
Charlie Carroll
Our admin guru who sees all, knows all and looks after not only us, but all you clients out there.
When not sorting us out, Charlie loves being outdoors -going to the beach, camping and a can also crochet up a storm.
Any questions, give Charlie a call!
Thanks Charlie
SPORTS PHYSICIAN
Dr Paul Wharam
Along with having an alphabet of letters after his name and also being a really nice bloke — Paul is a specialist sports physician and a fellow of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians.
Paul has worked as the medical team doctor to multiple national and international sports teams, so you know you’re only in the best hands. Paul is our very own in-house specialist and can arrange MRI scans and provide options of cortisone and blood injections for those nasty and difficult to manage injuries.
As Paul is still crazy enough to compete in marathons and endurance cycling events himself, he understands the importance of getting you back into your activity.
