

Both clinical and administrative teams are focused on the friendly deliverance of excellence in the provision of a physiotherapy service to our community, and the many national and international visitors to Wanaka.
This is reflected in the depth of experience and post graduate qualifications held, which has allowed our Clinical team to focus on their areas of special interest.
Associated with High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ), with five of our team being contracted providers to deliver services to New Zealand’s carded athletes. This extends to roles within Snow Sports New Zealand with staff travelling as part of the New Zealand Winter Olympic team to the past 5 Winter Olympics.
Our HPSNZ Physiotherapists have also been contracted to New Zealand netball (under 21), World Youth Olympics, World University Games, and Winter Youth Olympics.
Wanaka’s environment attracts many elite and recreational multi-sport athletes and the team has many years of experience working with these athletes and their associated injuries.
We are ACC Accredited and hold contracts for Physiotherapy, Hand Therapy, Vocational Rehabilitation and Concussion Services.

“We are proud to provide physiotherapy to this fabulous community.
My greatest admiration goes to the highly skilled physiotherapists with whom I share the clinic. I feel privileged to work with them.
The team all hold post graduate degrees , masters and/or diplomas and work in their areas of special interest, creating a culture of excellence at Wanaka physiotherapy.“


Ashley Booth
BPhty, PG Cert Occ Health, GEMT dry needling, COMT (NZMPA), Watson Headache Level 1

BRETT JENKINS
Dip Physiotherapy, PG Dip (Sports Medicine), PG Paper (Vocational Rehabilitation), Acupuncture / Trigger Point needling since 1992

Bri O’Donoghue
BPhty

ELLEN SMOOTHY

GINNY RUTLEDGE
Dip Physiotherapy, Dip (Manipulative Therapy), ImPACT Concussion Management

Helene Barron
McKenzie Level A, Level A Foundation (Dry Needling Acupuncture)

INGE BAHLE
Dip Physiotherapy, Masters (Physiotherapy), PG Dip (Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy) and PG Dip (Health Science, emphasis in Rehabilitation)

JENNY FERGUSON
BPhty, Masters (Health Practices endorsed in Rehabilitation), PG Dip (Sports Medicine), NZ registered Hand Therapist, PG Cert (Acupuncture)

JOANNA WILLIAMS
BSc (HONS) Physiotherapy, PG Dip (Sports Medicine), GEMT dry needling. Polestar Clinical Pilates instructor and Runity trained

KATHARINE EUSTACE
BSc (HONS) Physiotherapy, PG Dip (Sports Medicine), PG Cert (Health Science – Sport & Exercise), Polestar Clinical Pilates instructor

Kerry Williamson
Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Polestar Pilates Mat Instructor

LISA TSAI
BPhty, PG Cert (Rehabilitation), NZ registered Hand Therapist

MEESHA NOVOTNY
BPT(Hons) and BPsych, PG Cert (Sports Medicine)

Sequoia Cooper
BPhty, PG Dip (Sports Medicine)

TIM SMITH
BPhty, Masters (Sports Physiotherapy), PG Cert (Proficiency in Work Rehabilitation)

MISH HARRISON
Practice Manager

BRON HORNER
Head of Administration

Wanaka physiotherapy hosts a welcoming reception area, and a mix of private treatment rooms and an open plan sports medicine treatment area.
We have a small rehabilitation gym which contains the latest rehabilitation equipment inclusive of a Pilates Reformer, Chair and Trap table, WattBike, Spin Bikes, Recovery Legs, Game Ready Ice Therapy and Compex Machines.
We also stock a wide range of rehabilitation equipment and braces for purchase and certified to measure for the Donjoy defiance custom knee brace.
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GET IN TOUCH
Appointments can be made by calling 03 443 0734 or visiting the Wanaka Lakes Health Centre Reception at 23 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka.
tel: 03 443 0734
Wanaka Lakes Health Centre Reception at
23 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka.
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Hours of Operation:
Winter (Ski Season):
Monday - Friday - 8am to 7pm
Saturday - by appointment
Cardrona Ski Field - 7 days a week 8.30am to 4pm
Summer:
Monday - Friday - 8am to 7pm
Saturday - by appointment
The Practice is closed on all Public Holidays in New Zealand including Otago Anniversary.
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