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We only employ staff with a commitment to excellence in clinical, professional, communication and customer services.  We act with the highest levels of integrity and ethical conduct which are set out by the NZSP Ethical Code of Conduct. Where necessary, we encourage a collaborative approach with our medical colleagues to ensure best treatment outcomes to meet your specific long term health goals.

 

Meet the team

Our highly qualified staff, take the time to understand and clearly communicate the cause of your disorder and don't just treat symptoms.

Robin Holland

Manipulative Physiotherapist
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ABOUT MEQUALIFICATIONS

Over 29 years experience in musculoskeletal and sports physio. In 2004, Bay Physio Ltd started its mission to create the leading musculoskeletal and sports physio clinics in the Bay of Islands....

Qualifications:
  • Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy (Curtin, WA) 2002
  • BSc (Hons) Physio (1st Class) 1996
  • BA (Hons) Sport Studies
  • Level 1+2 Dry Needling - GEMt 2011
  • World Rugby Immediate Care in Rugby level 2 

Lindsay le Roux

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
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ABOUT MEQUALIFICATIONS

Lindsay joined the Bay Physio team from sunny South Africa. She previously worked in a musculoskeletal practice where she treated a range of people from elite athletes to the busy professional.

Qualifications:
  • BSc (Hons) Physio 2017 - University of the Witwatersrand, S.A. 
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, AUT, NZ. (current studying)
  • Completed Certificate of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy @ AUT, NZ 
  • Dry Needling level 1 + 2 - Clinical Solutions.
  • Clinical Pilates Comprehensive Mat Qualification - Pilates Unlimited.

 

Tom Ralph

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
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ABOUT MEQUALIFICATIONS

Tom joined the Bay Physio team in 2022. He has 16 years of musculoskeletal experience. His last 5 years were at Unisports (Ackld) where he worked with country's leading sports physicians and surgeons.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Otago) 2009
  • Certificate of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy - currently completing (2025)
  • PAANZ Dry Needling 
  • Pilates Instructor - Stability Plus
  • World Rugby Immediate Care in Rugby - Level 2

Sadhana Ravichandran

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
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ABOUT MEQUALIFICATIONS

Sadhana has a 1st Class Degree from Otago Uni. She has comprehensive musculoskeletal experience in hospital and private practice clinics in NZ. She was the Kerikeri Premier Rugby team 2024.

Qualifications:

1st Class Degree Otago University - Bachelor of Physiotherapy 2021

Certificate of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy - currently completing at AUT (2025)

PAANZ Dry Needling 

Nathan Wharerimu

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
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ABOUT MEQUALIFICATIONS

Nathan is a musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience. He is passionate about helping people with complex injuries to return to the activities and sports they enjoy.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty) Otago 2002 
    Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy endorsed in Manipulation (PGDipManips) Otago. Best overall standard award. 2010
    Dry Needling / Acupuncture 2013 & 2017
    Sports Physiotherapy Award (APA) level 2 2015

Igor Lima

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
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ABOUT MEQUALIFICATIONS

Igor is a highly skilled physiotherapist and osteopath with a background in musculoskeletal and sports medicine. His expertise is enhanced by Post Graduate Certificates in Osteopathy & Sports Rehab.

Qualifications:

- BSc (Physio) 2018 - Centro Universitario Estacio do Recife, Brazil

- Post Grad Certificate in Sports Rehabilitation 2022 - FAJOLCA/Insituto Paiva, Brazil

- Post Grad Certificate in Osteopathy 2018 - EBRAFIM, Brazil.

- Dry Needling 

Sue Banks

Administration - Paihia
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ABOUT ME

Sue joined the Paihia Clinic in 2020 having returned to the Bay of Islands after 13 years working as a Legal Assistant, alongside her administration and management role for a family business. 

Amanda Mathers

Admin Kerikeri
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ABOUT ME

Amanda joined Bay Physio in August 2024, after moving to Kerikeri with her family. Amanda is an avid motorsport follower with a passion for speedway and supercars.

Fleur Aspden

Admin Kerikeri
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ABOUT MEQUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

Fleur joined Bay Physio in December 2024 coming from an administrative background working as the practice manager for Redwoods Dentists in Waipapa.

We can help with:

  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Neck disorders, Headaches or Migraine
  • Arthritic or Joint Pain - Knee and Hip problems
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Muscle Imbalance Disorders
  • Persistent Pain Disorders / Pain Management
  • Muscle, Tendon, Ligament or Nerve Injuries
  • Post Surgical or Post Fracture Disorders
  • Injury Prevention and Movement Pattern Screening
  • Sport Injuries
  • ACC contracts - Integrated Care Pathway, Vocational Rehabilitation, Training for Independence, Pain Managment Services