Motueka: ​03 528 8636
Wakefield: ​03 541 8911
ABOUT US
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We have a team of experienced and highly educated physiotherapists,
each of whom have their particular style and approach. We value the
individual patient and value our individuality as physiotherapists, and
encourage you to see the person most suited to you and your needs.
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All our physiotherapists are members of Physiotherapy New Zealand
Glenn Thomas - Principal Physiotherapist
Qualifications
PGDipHSM, PGDipPhysio (Dist.), PGCertPhys (Acup.), BHSc (Physio)
Professional affiliations
- OHSIG (Occupational Health Special Interest Group)
- NZPA (Pain Association)
Glenn is a generalist with a passion for rural primary health care. His clinical strengths are with musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction diagnosis. He particularly enjoys the challenge of getting to the bottom of complex and long standing issues through taking a broad biopsychosocial approach.
Glenn has extensive experience across private practice and community physiotherapy settings, with particular expertise in occupational health, vocational rehabilitation, elder care, health promotion and injury prevention. He has post graduate diplomas in both physiotherapy and health management alongside having completed postgraduate papers in Men's Health and Primary Health Care.
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Glenn is a strong believer in teamwork with a patient's other health providers to achieve the best care in the most efficient and timely way for his patients. Glenn is available to see patients in Motueka Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday mornings. He additionally provides an onsite factory clinic at Talleys and undertakes vocational rehabilitation work within the wider Tasman community.
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Lara Malcolm - Physiotherapist
Qualifications
PGDipHSc (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy), BPhty
Professional affiliations
- SPENZ (Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy)
- OHSIG (Occupational Health Special Interest Group)
Lara completed her 4-year undergraduate Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago before beginning her professional career here with us at The Physio Clinic in 2016. She has subsequently become a true asset and very well liked clinician here in Motueka. Lara completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2020 and has a developing interest in pain management and sports physiotherapy. Her gentle, engaging and empathic manner is a real feature of her practice. .
Lara leads The Physio Clinic's service at the Wakefield Health Centre Wednesdays and Fridays whilst maintaining her Monday and Thursday clinics in Motueka. She also continues to provide physiotherapy services for Oceania within Woodlands Resthome and Hospital.
Fleur Holland - Physiotherapist
Qualifications
BHSc (Physiotherapy)
Professional affiliations
Fleur qualified as a physiotherapist in 1997 from Auckland University of Technology. After an initial spell at Ashburton Hospital, her experience has been predominantly in private practice with a focus on sports physiotherapy. Fleur works at our Motueka clinic Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and has recently started helping Glenn onsite at the Talleys Onsite factory clinic.
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Fleur is a keen skier and enjoys getting into the backcountry with her husband. Fleur keeps fit during the rest of the year by either hiking or mountain biking on the home-built trails around their property.
Liz Thompson - Physiotherapist
Qualifications
Dip.Phys
Professional affiliations
Liz, originally from Scotland, now resides in this stunning region with her husband, Robin, and their beloved pets. Both Liz and Robin are dedicated volunteer firefighters with the Kaiteriteri Fire Brigade. Liz is an active individual who enjoys walking, biking, and has a strong background in running, including completing the London Marathon. She has also contributed significantly to the New Zealand sports scene as a rugby physio and sideline medic. Her expertise in physiotherapy includes being a Certified Mulligan Therapist, Certified Kinesio Taping Therapist, and skilled in Dry Needling, among other modalities.
Tereza Nemeckova - Physiotherapist
Qualifications
Master of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Professional affiliations
Tereza sees her physiotherapy role as a guide for patients to achieve healthier, pain-free life. She helps patients to better understand their own bodies. Mix of manual therapy, functional training and overall well-being are parts of her practice. She does believe in patients active role in their own recovery.
Tereza is a New Zealand, UK and Czech registered physiotherapist with experiences from rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics and elder care settings as well as sports physiotherapy.
Tereza is a former softball player and enjoys being outdoors most days - she is either running, climbing or hiking with her four legged friend.