Our services
Our range of services are provided by a team of experienced and caring Physiotherapists in a modern clinical environment. All our clinicians have post grad qualifications with specialist areas of interest and expertise. If you have any further questions please do contact us and a clinician will assist you.
- Sports Physiotherapy – Read more
- Spinal Manipulation / Rehab – Read more
- Clinical Pilates – Read more
- Surgical Rehabilitation – Read more
- Osteoarthritis Management – Read more
- Return to work / pain programmes – Read more
- Home visits – Read more
- Acupuncture – Read more
- Occupational Health – Read more
- Massage Therapist – Read more
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- Vestibular Rehabilitation – Read more
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy – Read more
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Breathing– Read less
One in ten New Zealanders experience some form of breathing disorder or chronic over breathing. This can produce a range of disturbing symptoms baffling to both patient and doctor. Worry over this may lead to further over breathing symptoms. Breathing this way can become a habit. This in itself is a major stress and a vicious cycle is created. Our specialised physiotherapy service utilises the BradCliff Method© and is delivered by our BradCliff certified physiotherapist. It is designed to break the cycle; restoring energy-efficient breathing, improving energy levels and renewing self-confidence. -
Your first clinic session is one hour and during this time we will listen to your history, do some clinical tests and observations, and then discuss our findings. We will then explain the reasons for your symptoms, and assuming that breathing is the issue, we will teach you how to control or stop the symptoms from recurring. You will get a chance to lie down, put your feet up, and breathe well. All programmes are tailor made to suit you, and put you back in control.
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One week later a half hour follow-up is essential to ensure the desired breathing pattern is being established. We will check how you are feeling and what is happening with your symptoms. Remember you will be learning a new habit, and like learning any new skill some on-going coaching is important to optimise and consolidate your skills. Research suggests it takes 3-6 weeks to form a new habit, and up to six months to consolidate it. Session guidelines run approximately 4-6 sessions over 3-6 months, depending on what is useful for each individual client. Sessions cover more than just breathing, as we are developing a life-long awareness. Other areas covered include developing body awareness, postural balance, and lifestyle balance. Treatment progresses from lying to sitting, standing, walking and talking, and with any areas of special interest or need, such as sport, presenting to a group or controlling panic.
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A key part of physiotherapy is facilitating movement – everything from helping you move sputum/phlegm without endless coughing, to moving with exercise, and most importantly, moving air efficiently through your lungs!