Quality is at the core of our practice. We pride ourselves on our commitment to clients, providing a relaxed, friendly environment and going the extra mile to help you achieve your goals.
MEET THE TEAM
ALEXA CRIDGE
Principal Physiotherapist
Alexa qualified as a Physiotherapist in the United Kingdom in 1996. After having spent many years working for the National Health Services in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, she decided to pursue her passion for community health with a particular emphasis on older people's health.
Having completed a DMA clinical Pilates course, Alexa uses Pilates with Patients 1:1 to help reduce pain, re learn positive movement patterns and improve posture awareness.
INGRID MALIFA
Principal Pyshiotherapist
Having graduated from Otago University, Ingrid has over 20 years experience in private practice and hospital settings, both throughout NZ and in the UK.
With a post grad in Sports Medicine, Ingrid has a special interest in sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation and has had the privilege of working with many national sporting codes including Canterbury Netball teams and the NZ Women's cricket team. One of her more memorable posts was as a physiotherapist at the Manchester Commonwealth Games.
Ingrid has a strong interest in exercise-based rehabilitation, and works with the local gyms to provide gym based rehab and recovery programmes. Ingrid is one of the Careway physiotherapy providers on Waiheke Island.
DANE KEREOPA
Physiotherapist
Dane is one of only a few Māori and Pasifika physiotherapists in New Zealand. A graduate of AUT, he previously worked as a qualified personal trainer and has 10+ years of experience in the health & fitness industry.
Dane has been involved in a variety of sports, managing athletes at grass-roots level right through to professional and international teams. Dane has also gained experience working with youth, post-operative and older populations with various medical conditions.
Dane has been exploring traditional Māori healing methods such as romiromi, a form of trigger point release for mobility & pain relief. He looks to assist people to create a clear rehabilitation plan, adding value through an integration of manual therapy and exercise prescription that aims to restore your movement and wellbeing.
JOANNE CRUZ
Physiotherapist
Jo has over 30 years of experience using a wide range of treatment techniques. Jo uses hands on traditional physio techniques as well as Trigenics to assists in restoring normal patterns and range of movement.
Jo has extensive training in traditional acupuncture as well as a Japanese meridian style calledToyahari. It is a very gentle form of acupuncture to help relieve pain as well as other ailments. Great for you if you have phobia about needles.
Jo also practices cosmetic/rejuvenation facial acupuncture, if you suffer from Acne, Bells palsy, scars & injuries, facial acupuncture can help. It can bring health and moisture to the skin to help you feel & look better!
Having extensive experience in biomechanics and solving movement problems causing pain and injuries has helped Jo successfully rehab spinal, sports and joint injuies. Jo is also trained as a refomer Pilates instructor.
JAMES MCNALLY
Physiotherapist
After graduating from AUT, James work in a private practice in Auckland, where he worked with a diverse range of clients: from the general public and rest homes to high-level sports teams, elite rugby players, elite powerlifters, and school kids. Now, he's returned to his roots, serving the community he calls home.
James has a strong passion for pre-op, post-op, and non-operative rehabilitation. His approach integrates movement, exercise, manual therapy, and strength training to enhance people's quality of life and promote longevity.
ASSOCIATES
DAVID LEE
Acupuncture Treatment Provider
Hoonseok David Lee has been practicing acupuncture since 1999 and has gained further qualifications through his studies in America and Korea.
Being ACC registered, David treats both private clients and those with existing active ACC claims.
David is an independent therapist and can be booked by calling: 027 288 8688