Team NorthWest Physio +

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James Kent
Physiotherapist
​{BHSc Physio, Pg.CertHSc (Rehabilitation), Cert MDT}

James is passionate about how human movement influences pain and function and fosters a holistic approach to the management of your injury and overall health.

Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, James  was awarded the prestigious Robin McKenzie scholarship to become a certified therapist in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). This makes James an expert in the McKenzie Method, which is a well researched and effective system for the treatment of back and neck pain.

​James is also a published author in the distinguished academic Journal of Physiotherapy New Zealand and was invited to present his findings at the 2015 Australian Physiotherapy Conference on the Gold Coast. James currently has a research article under review for publication about the rehabilitation of females with patellofemoral knee pain.

To continue his professional development, James is studying towards his Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at AUT. He is also involved in the local community volunteering as a sports physiotherapist for the Kumeu Rugby Club in Riverhead and Norwest United Football Club in Huapai.  

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Carolyn O'Leary 
Physiotherapist & Manipulative Therapist
{Dip Physio, Grad Dip MT, Cert Mulligan Practitioner}​

Since graduating with a Diploma in Physiotherapy as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy, Carolyn has gained extensive musculoskeletal experience in both public and private practice. 

Having lived and worked locally in Kumeu for over 17 years, Carolyn has immersed herself in the community raising her four boys and in her role as physiotherapist/counsellor to her many loyal patients.

​Carolyn has worked as lead physiotherapist for NZ's Youth Americas Cup Team in San Francisco and sports physiotherapist for Rosmini College First XV.

Carolyn has an empathetic nature that is passed on in her treatment philosophy, which focuses on intuitive hands on treatment to unlock the source of your pain. Carolyn's special interests include spinal (neck and back) pain and shoulder (rotator cuff tear and bursitis) rehabilitation.

She continues to keep abreast with new innovations and proven techniques to assist her clients and has just become a Certified Mulligan Practitioners.

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Laura Jefferson
Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
{Bsc(Hons) Physio, Cert Cancer Rehab, Cert Mulligan Practitioner}

Laura graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland with an Honours degree in Physiotherapy and has many years working in various rehabilitation settings in Scotland, Ireland and Australia.

Laura has extensive Pilates training and integrates this into her physiotherapy practice to enhance strength, improve movement patterns and posture while also preventing injury re-occurrence. Laura teaches both mat and reformer Pilates at the clinic as well as specialising in pregnancy Pilates. She feels Pilates is a form of exercise which will benefit everyone, from those who are new or returning to exercise through to high-level athletes. Having worked in both orthopedic and neuro-rehabilitation settings, Laura is able to transfer her vast range of skills, including dry needling, into her musculoskeletal practice.  Having successfully completed her Mulligan training in 2018, Laura now uses these techniques widely with her clients to improve their movement.  Laura strongly believes in the importance of rehabilitation and strengthening to allow people to return to their individual functional level and live a strong, healthy and active lifestyle. Laura has worked with various rugby teams through out her physio career and enjoys getting players back to their sporting level after injury.

Laura is a certified PINC and STEEL physiotherapist, which allows her to specialise in the rehabilitation of both men and women undergoing cancer treatment, or those living with the side effects of cancer treatment.  Laura also teaches Next Steps classes for those who have finished their main cancer treatment. Laura is very excited to have this service available at our clinic as she see's the benefits it has for clients as they achieve a better quality of life both during and after treatment.

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Karen Alderson
Physiotherapist
{Dip Phys, Dip MT, NZRP, MPNZ}​

Karen is an experienced physiotherapist with postgraduate qualifications in back pain, sports injuries, work injuries and joint problems. She is a member of NZ Society of Physiotherapists, Sports Physiotherapy NZ and NZ Manipulative Physiotherapy Association.
She has worked in the public hospital system and private practice, holding management and clinical roles.

Through her extensive musculoskeletal experience Karen has gained excellent skills in manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, joint mobilisations, spinal techniques, muscle imbalance and exercise prescription. With ongoing professional development, she keeps up to date with research and new techniques, and puts these into practice each day treating clients.

Karen has worked as physiotherapist and manager in many sports teams across all age groups including having worked as Physiotherapist at Avondale College for seven years.
She is passionate about helping people enhance their lives through physical wellness and always strives to provide the best treatment tailored to each individual.
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She has lived in the Kumeu/Riverhead area for 16 years and has been involved in the local community particularly through schools and sports clubs.

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May Yoo
Acupuncturist

May is an experienced traditional Acupuncturist, with extensive experience working in both NZ and Korea. Prior to working at NorthWest Physio +, May has owned her own clinic in Helensville where she treated locals for over 7 Years.

May is an ACC provider and specialises in all things acupuncture as well as cupping and moxibustion treatment. May can treat conditions such as - Pain (neck, back, knee, ankle, shoulder) - Frozen shoulder - Sciatica - Fertility - Sport injuries and much more!

May is also a regular presenter on Korean radio in Auckland where she discusses all things health.​

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Tracy Booth
Sports and Soft Tissue Therapist
​{BSc Sports Therapy, Dip Holistic Therapy}

Tracy graduated in 2008 with a BSc in Sports Therapy in the UK and is a member of the Society of Sports Therapists.
 
Sport therapists specialise in advanced massage techniques such as Soft Tissue Release, Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial Therapy. Tracy can alos assist with designing programs for rehabilitation and injury prevention.  
 
​Tracy has experience running her own clinic in Scotland where she worked for professional sports teams, cross-fit gyms and fitness health centres.   Tracy also specialises in patients with ongoing injuries, chronic pain, postural imbalance, muscular dysfunction and stress relief.  

​Tracy has been based in Auckland for the last 2 years where she has been working with chronic pain patients as well as providing sports therapy for Team NZ and NRL teams that visit Auckland. ​​

QUALIFICATIONS
​BSc Sports Therapy - University of the West, 2008​
Dip. Holistic Therapy – Cardonald College, Glasgow, 2004-2005

NZQA Assessment Outcome - Level 7, 2017.   ​
Yin Yoga Teacher Training 150 Hours – 2017 New Zealand  
NeuroKinetic Therapy Seminar level 1 – NeuroKinetic Therapy – 2017 Australia
Medical Acupuncture  (Dry Needling) – Jan 2015 London
Muscle Energy Technique – Scottish Massage School – Nov 2014 Edinburgh
Soft Tissue Release – Scottish Massage School – Nov 2014 Edinburgh
Trigger Point Therapy – Scottish Massage School – Aug 2014 Edinburgh
Rocktape Taping - FMT 1 & 2 Seminar – Jan 2013 Aberdeen​
​Advanced Dry Needling - Aug 2018 - Auckland 

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