ABOUT US

 

All our physiotherapists are members of Physiotherapy New Zealand

Glenn Thomas - Principal Physiotherapist

Qualifications

PGDipHSM, PGCertPhys (Acup.), BHSc (Physio), NZRP 

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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 diagnosis and underpinning biomechanical dysfunction. He particularly enjoys the challenge of getting to the bottom of complex and long standing issues. 

 

He has extensive experience in private practice and community physiotherapy, with particular expertise in occupational health, vocational rehabilitation, health promotion and injury prevention. He has post graduate qualifications in physiotherapy acupuncture and health management alongside completed postgraduate papers in Men's Health and Primary Health Care. Glenn has a particular interest in the future of more comprehensive primary health care services and the role physiotherapy will increasingly play within such services. Glenn is presently undertaking his final paper towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy through Otago University.

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Glenn is a strong believer in communication between a patient's health providers to ensure the best care in the most efficient and timely way for his patients.

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Lara Malcolm - Physiotherapist 

Qualifications

BPhty, NZRP 

 

Professional affiliations

SPENZ (Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy)

OHSIG (Occupational Health Special Interest Group)

Lara grew up in Nelson attending Nelson College for Girls, before completing her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago.  With her rehabilitation expertise Lara leads The Physio Clinic's service at Oceania Healthcare's Woodlands Resthome and Hospital. She also has a developing interest in pain management and sports physiotherapy. Her gentle, engaging and empathic manner is a real feature of her practice. Lara is in the final stages of completing her Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy through AUT. 

  

With a  keen interest in exploring, she has traversed many of the countries parks and ranges , particularly around the local region. lara is a keen sports woman participating in football, mountain biking and gym training.

Liz Thompson - Physiotherapist

Qualifications

DipPhys, NZRP 

Certified Mulligan Practioner and Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioner

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Professional affiliations

- NZMPA (Manipulative Physiotherapists' Association) 

- SPENZ (Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy)

- MINZ (McKenzie Institute NZ)

Liz hails originally from Scotland but has called Motueka her home since 2006. She is a popular and well known physiotherapist in the area, with a keen interest and extensive experience with regional and local rugby teams, particularly the local Kahurangi team. Liz has a great passion for all areas of physiotherapy, but especially assessment and treatment of sporting injuries using her skills as a Certified Mulligan Practitioner and Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner.  Liz is also qualified in advanced dry needling techniques.
 

Outside of work, Liz is Mum to four grown up children and with her husband Robin, she loves running and biking. The London Marathon has been conquered by them and many new challenges await! 

Liz is also a volunteer fire fighter with Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

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Dr Wendy Benwell - Physiotherapist

Qualifications

DPT, MSc (Kinesiology), NZRP

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Professional

California Licenced Physical Therapist, UESCA Certified Running Coach

Please Note: Wendy is presently working overseas and not available at The Physio Clinic, but we hope to see her return to us in the not too distant future. 

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