Our Staff
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.
Our highly qualified staff, take the time to understand and clearly communicate the cause of your disorder and don't just treat symptoms.
Over 25 years experience in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. In 2004, Robin started Bay Physio Ltd in the Bay of Islands. He has a passion for restoring peoples optimal health and wellbeing.
Master’s Degree in Manipulative Physiotherapy (Curtin, WA)
BSc (Hons) Physio (1st Class)
BA (Hons) Sport Studies
Melissa has a passion for sport and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She represented NZ at hockey at U18 and U21. Melissa enjoys keeping fit, surfing and spend time with family and friends.
Tom joined the Bay Physio team in 2022. He has 13 years of musculoskeletal experience. His last 5 years were at Unisports (Ackld) where he worked with country's leading sports physicians and surgeons.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Otago) 2009
Certificate of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy - currently studying
Dry Needling PAANZ
Pilates Instructor - Stability Plus
World Rugby Immediate Care in Rugby - Level 2
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.
BSc (Hons) Physio 2017 - University of the Witwatersrand, S.A.
Certificate of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, N.Z - currently studying at AUT.
Dry Needling level 1 + 2 - Clinical Solutions.
Clinical Pilates Comprehensive Mat Qualification - Pilates Unlimited.
Lu worked for Placemakers for 17 years and is an avid sports follower, most particularly The Blues rugby team. Not surprisingly since her son Sam currently plays for them (2022 season).
Sue has recently returned to the Bay of Islands lifestyle after 13 years working as a Legal Assistant, alongside her administration and management role of a family business in the Kapiti Coast.