Daren graduated as a Physiotherapist from Auckland Institute of Technology.  He developed a strong interest in orthopaedic rehabilitation and sports injury management, moving to private practice early in his career.  Daren has undertaken post graduate studies in Manipulative Therapy and Western Acupuncture.

Daren plays a lead roll in the management of the practice.  Over recent years he has developed Pain Management and Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the clinic.  Continuing his love of sports physiotherapy, Daren worked as the team physio for the Bay of Plenty rugby team for a number of years and more recently for school and age group representative teams.

Jane graduated from the Dunedin School of Physiotherapy.  She has worked in private practice for most of her career.  Ten years ago she developed an interest in Hand Therapy and began specialising in this area.  A busy, much needed Hand Therapy Service was established for Rotorua and the surrounding district.

Jane has post graduate qualifications in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Rehabilitation/Hand Therapy, Pain Management and splint design and fabrication.  She is a registered Hand Therapist with a passion for treating hand injuries and pathology.  Her areas of particular interest are; acute post traumatic hand injuries, scar management and splint design and fabrication.

Ana graduated from Auckland University of Technology as a Physiotherapist.  She started her career at QE Health; developing a strong knowledge base and clinical experience in rheumatology, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic rehabilitation and pain management.  Ana become the Professional Advisor and then the Clinical Manager for the Outpatient Services.  She has post graduate qualifications in; Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy, Dry Needling and Manual Therapy.

Ana then worked at Lakes DHB in the Physiotherapy Outpatient Department before joining the team at Rotorua Physio + Hand Therapy.  Her areas of expertise are; acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, orthopaedic rehabilitation, back care education and chronic/complex pain management. Ana has also completed training in Hand Therapy and is a registered Hand Therapist.

Megan graduated from AUT in 2012 and has spent time working in DHB and musculoskeletal private practice. After becoming a mother, Megan became aware of the need to assist pregnant and post-partum women to manage pelvic conditions. Since then Megan has become a certified Pelvic Health physiotherapist with a special interest in helping both women and men to manage and regain their pelvic function.

Megan also offers services in general musculoskeletal physiotherapy and post- surgical rehabilitation.

We have two reception staff that job share to cover the clinic working hours.   They will greet you when you attend and take care of all registration and administration requirements.  They are able to help with:

• • ACC treatment entitlements/enquiries
  • Funding issues
  • Booking/changing appointments
  • Payment/administration enquiries

Our reception can be contacted here.