Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy

17/04/2025

18/03/2025

Saturday morning clinics are back!

10/03/2025

Did you know that this summer, Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy funded a new surf lifesaving initiative called the Bethells Evening Summer Team (BEST)?

Problem:
❌Bethells Beach is 7th deadliest in NZ 🌊
❌Surf Patrol finishes at 5pm each day 🚩
❌At peak 1-2 rescues occur after hours 🛟
❌Lifeguards responding can take 10min ⏰

Initiative:
✅Observational patrol 3 Snr lifeguards 🔭
✅Peak-weekends & anniversary day 🎉
✅From 5pm-8pm (after flags closed) 🌅
✅Goal of no preventable drownings 🏊‍♀️

Results:
🎯 311 preventative actions on 962 people
🎯 15 evening shifts + 135 volunteer hours
🎯 15 lifeguards-20% female,1/3 < 20yr age
🎯 Zero rescues and 0 drownings achieved

Next steps:
🏆 The BEST trial was a success and provides a framework to operationalise peak season extended hours patrolling at busy surf beaches - to meet public usage 🇳🇿

Thanks to Daniel & Tasha Harvey for their initiative and generous community spirit. Thanks to all the volunteers and contributors!
www.bethellsbeach.org.nz

06/01/2025

Summer injury?
Our Physios are back from holiday, ready to help with your recovery!
Ring 0800 FOR A PHYSIO (0800 427 497) for an appointment at one of our 6 Auckland clinics.

26/11/2024

Well done Oka!

A New Zealand-born Samoan academic has become the first student of Pacific Island heritage to be awarded a PhD in physiotherapy.

16/10/2024

Big thanks to Paula and Cristel from Waitakere Foot Podiatry, who came today to present to our Senior Physios. We certainly got some great new ideas about your services and creative products to assist our clients. Looking forward to more collabs in future!

01/07/2024

Have you met Senior Physio, Olivia Sutcliffe? Olivia has worked for Sports and Spinal for a few years now. She has a proven track record working with clients with sports injuries, after ortho surgery, and people with chronic pain. WE love her at S&S for her awesome sense of humour and team spirit. She's currently upskilling by studying towards her Post-Graduate Diploma in Health Science in Musculoskeletal Physio at AUT. When not at work, you'll find Olivia ripping it up on the netball court, travelling to new spots in NZ or overseas, or out on the trails training for a half marathon. She works at our Constellation Drive and Montel Road, Henderson clinics. Ring 0800 4A PHYSIO to book with Olivia today!

29/05/2024

Our awesome Receptionist, Jelena, showing off her brooming skills this avo at our Montel Clinic. She'd make the NZ Curling team I reckon! Drive safe out there Sports & Spinal friends!!

01/05/2024

Shore-based? We have a clinic conveniently located on Constellation Drive. And it's just had a glow-up! Ring 0800 427 497 to book with one of our experienced Physios - Liv, Abby or Olivia.

22/04/2024

Ngā mihi nui to Professor Ella Henry, PhD, from AUT Business School who recently gave our staff a fantastic presentation about Cultural Competency. She provided great strategies to improve our connection and impact when working with Māori, and all the diverse cultures that we have in NZ. We had a lovely kōrero and realized the huge diversity amongst our own staff, who are from many different countries, cultures and backgrounds! Thank-you for helping us to improve our service to others.